In Beaver Island there are 3 residential internet providers covering 99.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 24 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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3 Internet Service Providers in Beaver Island
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 Beaver Island are not shown.
Beaver Island 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
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Internet service is available in 99.31% of Beaver Island. 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 TDS. Now you can call companies in Beaver Island with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Beaver Island?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Beaver Island.
Internet Speed Key
The average Beaver Island home can get up to 24 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 94.91% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.40% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Beaver Island.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Beaver Island, and slower in the north areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Beaver Island?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Beaver Island you live. If speed is your main concern, DSL will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Beaver Island homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 99.31%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Beaver Island homes.
Internet Market Health in Beaver Island
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Beaver Island 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 Beaver Island based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Beaver Island internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 provider, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Beaver Island homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are dsl, 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. Beaver Island internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 1 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, Beaver Island badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Beaver Island, along with details on where in Beaver Island and at what speeds.
TDS DSL in Beaver Island, MI
TDS DSL coverage
About 99.31%, or 429 people, have TDS DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Beaver Island area. TDS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Beaver Island.
TDS DSL download speeds
TDS is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Beaver Island. Versus other DSL providers in the area, TDS DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Beaver Island. The fastest plan anyone in Beaver Island can order from TDS goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Beaver Island customers is up to 24 Mbps.
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- 95.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
TDS DSL upload speeds
In Beaver Island download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for TDS DSL. Compared to other ISPs, TDS is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Beaver Island DSL providers. TDS 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 Beaver Island is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, TDS customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
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- 95.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Beaver Island Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Beaver Island or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Beaver Island compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Beaver Island are much slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 24 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 99.31% in Beaver Island.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Beaver Island 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
- St. James, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cross Village, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middle Village, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Naubinway, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gould City, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Engadine, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gilchrist, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burgess, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charlevoix, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor Springs, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Otoe, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Springstead, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Piasa, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phillipsburg, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McNeil, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hayley, AR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Soboba Hot Springs, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Unionville, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds