In Sterling Heights there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 18.67% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,891 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
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Sterling Heights, MI Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Sterling Heights
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Sterling Heights are not shown.
Sterling Heights Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling Heights is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 18.67% of Sterling Heights. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Sterling Heights above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sterling Heights?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sterling Heights.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling Heights home can get up to 3,891 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 13.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.17% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Sterling Heights.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Sterling Heights, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Sterling Heights?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling Heights you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 13.49% of Sterling Heights homes.
- Cable is fastest for 86.37% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sterling Heights homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling Heights, along with details on where in Sterling Heights and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Sterling Heights, MI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 18.67%, or 24,408 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling Heights area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sterling Heights.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling Heights can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling Heights customers is up to 3,891 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Sterling Heights download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Sterling Heights fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling Heights is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,891 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Sterling Heights, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 18.67%, or 24,408 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling Heights area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Sterling Heights.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling Heights. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling Heights. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling Heights can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling Heights customers is up to 3,891 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 72.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Sterling Heights download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Sterling Heights fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Sterling Heights is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3,891 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 72.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 27.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sterling Heights Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling Heights or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Sterling Heights compare to the rest of Michigan?
Fiber internet speeds in Sterling Heights are much faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 0.00 Mbps in Michigan versus 3,891 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Michigan is 0.00% versus 18.67% in Sterling Heights.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling Heights are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Troy, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fraser, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton Township, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Utica, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warren, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Madison Heights, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clawson, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Center Line, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roseville, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Clemens, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hawthorne, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hattiesburg, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glen Burnie, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Fort Wayne, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Garden Grove, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glendale, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Lauderdale, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds