In Core City there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,060 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 Core City
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 Core City are not shown.
Core City 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 99.73% of Core City. 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Core City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Core City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Core City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Core City home can get up to 2,060 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 9.25% 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 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Core City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Core City, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Core City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Core City you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 9.25% of Core City homes.
- Cable is fastest for 90.37% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Core City homes.
Internet Market Health in Core City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Core City 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 Core City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Core City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Core City homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Core City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 7 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, Core City badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Core City, along with details on where in Core City and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Core City, Detroit, MI
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.62%, or 4,447 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Core City.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 1,709 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 63.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Core City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Core City cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 172 Mbps.
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- 63.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 36.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Core City, Detroit, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 82.73%, or 3,693 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Core City.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Core City 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 fastest compared to other Core City DSL providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Core City, Detroit, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 82.73%, or 3,693 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Core City.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Core City 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 fastest compared to other Core City DSL providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 20 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 1.1 Mbps.
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- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 99.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Core City, Detroit, MI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 9.25%, or 413 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east and southeast Core City 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 Core City.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Core City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Core City 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 Core City fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Core City, Detroit, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 9.25%, or 413 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east and southeast Core City 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 Core City.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Core City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Core City 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 Core City fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Core City, Detroit, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.65%, or 4,225 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Core City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Core City 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 Core City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Core City, Detroit, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 94.65%, or 4,225 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Core City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 67 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 55.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Core City 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 Core City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 55.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 44.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Core City, Detroit, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.53%, or 3,729 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Core City.
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 Core City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 94 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Core City 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 below average compared to other Core City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City 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 19 Mbps.
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- 91.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 8.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Core City, Detroit, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.23%, or 3,046 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Core City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Core City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Core City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Core City. The fastest plan anyone in Core City can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Core City customers is up to 832 Mbps.
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- 76.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Core City 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 Core City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Core City is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 62 Mbps.
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- 76.0% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Core City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Core City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Core City compare to the rest of Detroit?
Internet speeds in Core City are slower versus the average speeds in Detroit: 2,676 Mbps in Detroit versus 2,060 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Detroit is 99.66% versus 99.73% in Core City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Core City 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 neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Woodbridge, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hubbard-Richard, Detroit, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan-Martin, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midwest, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne State, Detroit, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Midtown-Detroit, Detroit, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Southwest Detroit, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tireman, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Claytown, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Petosky-Otsego, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Alban Hills, Albuquerque, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arctic, West Warwick, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Thurston Woods, Milwaukee, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hillcrest, Boise, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hillcrest, Dayton, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hollydale, South Gate, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Islandview, Detroit, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson Park, Charlottesville, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keeney, Manchester, CT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kensington-San Francisco, Berkeley, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds