In Athens there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,048 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Athens
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 Athens are not shown.
Athens 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
Availability maps for all providers in Athens
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Athens. 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 WOW!. Now you can call companies in Athens with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Athens?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Athens.
Internet Speed Key
The average Athens home can get up to 1,048 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,200 Mbps, which 66.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Athens.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Athens, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Athens?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Athens you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.94% of Athens homes.
- Cable is fastest for 66.35% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 11.71%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Athens homes.
Internet Market Health in Athens
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Athens 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 Athens based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Athens internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Athens homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Athens internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 6 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, Athens needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Athens, along with details on where in Athens and at what speeds.
WOW! Cable in Athens, MI
WOW! cable coverage
About 66.35%, or 1,388 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Athens, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 64.82%, or 1,356 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Athens, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 64.82%, or 1,356 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Athens, MI
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber coverage
About 24.09%, or 504 people, have Midwest Energy & Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, southwest, and west Athens area. Midwest Energy & Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber download speeds
Midwest Energy & Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midwest Energy & Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Midwest Energy & Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Midwest Energy & Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midwest Energy & Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens fiber providers. Midwest Energy & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Athens, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 10.18%, or 213 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Athens area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Frontier goes up to 90 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.8% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Athens DSL providers. Frontier 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 Athens is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 96.46%, or 2,018 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Athens.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 83 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Athens is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 76.96%, or 1,610 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Athens area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Athens.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens 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 one of the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 51.20%, or 1,071 people, have Mercury Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, north, southwest, northwest, east, southeast, and central Athens area. Mercury Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Athens.
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Mercury Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Mercury Broadband fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from Mercury Broadband goes up to 150 Mbps, and all Athens customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Mercury Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mercury Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Mercury Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. Mercury Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Athens is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
DMCI Broadband Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
DMCI Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 26.91%, or 563 people, have DMCI Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, south, northeast, west, central, southeast, northwest, and southwest Athens area. DMCI Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Athens.
DMCI Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
DMCI Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, DMCI Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from DMCI Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 76.7% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
DMCI Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for DMCI Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, DMCI Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Athens fixed wireless providers. DMCI Broadband 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 Athens is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, DMCI Broadband customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 76.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.77%, or 58 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Athens area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless 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 Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Athens, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.77%, or 58 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east and northeast Athens area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Athens.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Athens. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Athens. The fastest plan anyone in Athens can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Athens customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 56.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Athens download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Athens fixed wireless 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 Athens is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 43.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Athens Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Athens or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Athens compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Athens are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 1,048 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 100.00% in Athens.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Athens 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 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
- Pine Creek, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Leroy, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union City, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherwood, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Joppa, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Burlington, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Leonidas, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Leroy, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Old Mill Gardens, MI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Scotts Mills, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hope, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyndman, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milford Center, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Carroll, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nanjemoy, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ontonagon, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pocahontas, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ross, OH: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ainsworth, NE: less internet coverage, slower speeds