Northern Broadband is a small internet service provider in the United States, serving 1 state or territory: Michigan. Learn more about Northern Broadband's coverage and availability on this page.
Can I get Northern Broadband internet in my area?
The easiest way to find out is to click the link below.
You may enter your zip code to check local availability or view the map below before contacting Northern Broadband.
Northern Broadband Availability Map
Any Internet Availability
On the map you can see Northern Broadband's coverage area in the United States. Areas in green are most likely to have coverage, where some homes in yellow to red areas may not have coverage.
The table below shows coverage and average maximum speeds by state.
| State | Availaiblity | Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 0.15% | 109 Mbps |
How fast is Northern Broadband's internet?
Internet Download Speed
The map above shows average maximum speeds by area. Overall, Northern Broadband internet speeds are adequate for most homes.
Download speeds (the speed at which you receive files and streaming video) range from 100 to 1,000 Mbps. The average customer has access to plans with download speeds up to 109 Mbps. This puts Northern Broadband in the 25th percentile versus other ISPs for download speeds, meaning speeds are somewhat slower than the average provider in the US.
Upload speeds (the speed you can send files and video to others) range from a low of 20 Mbps to a high of 1,000 Mbps. The average is 30 Mbps, placing Northern Broadband in the 19th percentile for internet provider upload speeds, which is too slow for a modern household.
What broadband services does Northern Broadband offer?
Across the country Northern Broadband offers fixed wireless and fiber internet service. The table below shows which types of service Northern Broadband offers and the average maximum speed for each service type. “Coverage” is the percent of Northern Broadband customers who can get that type of service.
Technology |
Coverage |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
Fiber |
0.98% |
1,000 Mbps |
Fixed Wireless |
100.00% |
100 Mbps |
Where is Northern Broadband Fiber Available?
Fiber Internet Speed
The Northern Broadband fiber availability map shows where fiber has been made available to customers. If you can get fiber, it is usually the best option for most people due to fast speeds and low lag. Fiber is available within 0.98% of Northern Broadband's coverage footprint, and the average speed for fiber is 1,000 Mbps download and 1,000 Mbps upload.
Where is Northern Broadband Fixed Wireless Available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
Fixed wireless The Northern Broadband Fixed Wireless availability map shows where Fixed Wireless has been made available to customers. Fixed Wireless is available within 100.00% of Northern Broadband's coverage footprint, and the average speed for Fixed Wireless is 100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up.
Can I get Northern Broadband TV Service?
Probably. Most fiber optic and cable companies are able to offer some kind of TV service. In either case, you can also get Northern Broadband internet and satellite TV.
What cities and zips does Northern Broadband serve?
With coverage in 16 cities and 12 zip codes, only the largest are listed below:
City |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 0.31% | 110 Mbps |
| North Branch, MI | 80.49% | 124 Mbps |
| Brown City, MI | 49.42% | 100 Mbps |
| Burnside, MI | 100.00% | 100 Mbps |
| Clifford, MI | 65.81% | 100 Mbps |
| Imlay City, MI | 11.56% | 100 Mbps |
| Five Lakes, MI | 50.16% | 100 Mbps |
| Columbiaville, MI | 9.60% | 100 Mbps |
| Silverwood, MI | 37.50% | 100 Mbps |
| Otter Lake, MI | 18.67% | 100 Mbps |
| Fostoria, MI | 20.03% | 100 Mbps |
| Attica, MI | 7.19% | 100 Mbps |
| Lum, MI | 33.91% | 100 Mbps |
| Lapeer, MI | 1.25% | 100 Mbps |
| Marlette, MI | 5.90% | 100 Mbps |
| Barnes Lake-Millers Lake, MI | 51.38% | 100 Mbps |
Zip |
Availability |
Average Best Speed |
| 48461, MI | 83.29% | 120 Mbps |
| 48416, MI | 61.12% | 100 Mbps |
| 48444, MI | 14.89% | 100 Mbps |
| 48727, MI | 63.61% | 100 Mbps |
| 48421, MI | 11.48% | 100 Mbps |
| 48435, MI | 33.22% | 100 Mbps |
| 48453, MI | 13.45% | 100 Mbps |
| 48412, MI | 11.60% | 100 Mbps |
| 48446, MI | 1.13% | 100 Mbps |
| 48760, MI | 22.13% | 100 Mbps |
| 48464, MI | 7.63% | 100 Mbps |
| 48741, MI | 1.11% | 100 Mbps |