In 49840 there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.37% of the zip. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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7 Internet Service Providers in 49840
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 49840 are not shown.
49840 Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.37% of 49840. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Highline. Now you can call companies in 49840 with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in 49840?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in 49840.
Internet Speed Key
The average 49840 home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the zip is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.37% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in 49840?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in 49840 you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the zip.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.37% of 49840 homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the zip.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.63% of 49840 homes.
Internet Market Health in 49840
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the 49840 internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in 49840 based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
49840 internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, 49840 homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the zip.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. 49840 internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, 49840 badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in 49840, along with details on where in 49840 and at what speeds.
Highline Fiber in 49840, MI
Highline fiber coverage
About 97.37%, or 741 people, have Highline fiber internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the entire 49840 area. Highline is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of 49840.
Highline fiber download speeds
Highline is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 49840. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Highline fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 49840. The fastest plan anyone in 49840 can order from Highline goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 49840 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Highline fiber upload speeds
In 49840 download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Highline fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Highline is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 49840 fiber providers. Highline offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 49840 is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in 49840, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 61.76%, or 470 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, east, and southeast 49840 area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of 49840.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 49840. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout 49840. The fastest plan anyone in 49840 can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the zip-wide average maximum speed for 49840 customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In 49840 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 49840 DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the zip, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 49840 is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.8 Mbps.
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- 6.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in 49840, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 1.97%, or 15 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the southwest 49840 area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of 49840.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 49840. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 49840. The fastest plan anyone in 49840 can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all 49840 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In 49840 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 49840 cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 49840 is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 49840, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 48.09%, or 366 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west, south, southeast, central, southwest, and east 49840 area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of 49840.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 49840. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 49840. The fastest plan anyone in 49840 can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all 49840 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In 49840 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other 49840 fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 49840 is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EAN Fixed Wireless in 49840, MI
EAN fixed wireless coverage
About 23.92%, or 182 people, have EAN fixed wireless internet available to them in the zip. The company covers the west and southwest 49840 area. EAN is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of 49840.
EAN fixed wireless download speeds
EAN is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in 49840. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EAN fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout 49840. The fastest plan anyone in 49840 can order from EAN goes up to 25 Mbps, and all 49840 customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EAN fixed wireless upload speeds
In 49840 download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EAN fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EAN is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other 49840 fixed wireless providers. EAN offers no different upload speeds across the zip. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 49840 is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
49840 Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to 49840 or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in 49840 compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in 49840 are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 1,000 Mbps in the zip. The state has similar internet availability compared to the zip. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 97.37% in 49840.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 49840 are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other zip codes?
Below are zip codes nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Zip Codes
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- 49762, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49878, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49793, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49872, MI: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- 49760, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- 49880, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- 04255, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 04859, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- 12457, NY: more internet coverage, similar speeds
- 12786, NY: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- 14825, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- 64642, MO: less internet coverage, similar speeds
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