In Detroit there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.49% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,602 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Detroit
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 Detroit are not shown.
Detroit 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 99.49% of Detroit. 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 Fidium. Now you can call companies in Detroit with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Detroit?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Detroit.
Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit home can get up to 1,602 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 59.85% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 39.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Detroit.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Detroit, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Detroit?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Detroit you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.49% of Detroit homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- 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 Detroit homes.
Internet Market Health in Detroit
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Detroit 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 Detroit based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Detroit internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Detroit homes have between 3 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and 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. Detroit internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 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, Detroit is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Detroit, along with details on where in Detroit and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Detroit, ME
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.49%, or 788 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Detroit.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Detroit 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 Detroit cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Detroit, ME
Fidium fiber coverage
About 59.85%, or 474 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, west, northeast, and central Detroit area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Detroit.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Detroit download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Detroit fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies Fiber in Detroit, ME
OTTCTel fiber coverage
About 53.91%, or 427 people, have OTTCTel fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, east, north, south, and central Detroit area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Detroit.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies fiber download speeds
OTTCTel is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fiber providers in the area, OTTCTel fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from OTTCTel goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies fiber upload speeds
In Detroit download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for OTTCTel fiber. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Detroit fiber providers. OTTCTel offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Detroit, ME
Fidium DSL coverage
About 29.29%, or 232 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, and northwest Detroit area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Detroit.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from Fidium goes up to 80 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 59 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 70.7% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Detroit download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Detroit DSL providers. Fidium 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 Detroit is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 70.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 29.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL in Detroit, ME
OTTCTel DSL coverage
About 20.83%, or 165 people, have OTTCTel DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, east, and northeast Detroit area. OTTCTel is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Detroit.
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL download speeds
OTTCTel is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other DSL providers in the area, OTTCTel DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from OTTCTel goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 31.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Ontario & Trumansburg Telephone Companies DSL upload speeds
In Detroit download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for OTTCTel DSL. Compared to other ISPs, OTTCTel is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Detroit DSL providers. OTTCTel 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 Detroit is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, OTTCTel customers can get speeds up to 3.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Detroit, ME
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.49%, or 788 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit 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 Detroit.
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 Detroit. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit 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 Detroit customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Detroit 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 average compared to other Detroit 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 Detroit 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 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Detroit, ME
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 85.86%, or 680 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, southeast, east, south, west, and central Detroit area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Detroit.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Detroit download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Detroit, ME
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 46.59%, or 369 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, and west Detroit area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Detroit.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Detroit 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 Detroit fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Detroit, ME
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 3.03%, or 24 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Detroit 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 Detroit.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Detroit 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 below average compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Detroit, ME
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 3.03%, or 24 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Detroit 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 Detroit.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Detroit. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Detroit. The fastest plan anyone in Detroit can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Detroit 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 below average compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Detroit is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Detroit Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Detroit or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Detroit compare to the rest of Maine?
Internet speeds in Detroit are slower versus the average speeds in Maine: 1,729 Mbps in Maine versus 1,602 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Maine is 98.93% versus 99.49% in Detroit.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Detroit 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
- Pittsfield, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newport, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Palmyra, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waverley, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Newport, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Palmyra, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troy Center, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burnham, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Troy, ME: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Cedar Grove, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chocorua, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chevy Chase Section Three, MD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chestnut Gap, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterhill, OH: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westfield, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chapin, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central Bridge, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weston, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Christie, OK: more internet coverage, faster speeds