In the Detroit area there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.66% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,676 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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13 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 the Detroit area are not shown.
Detroit 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 99.66% of the Detroit area. 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 AT&T. Now you can call companies in the Detroit area with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in the Detroit area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Detroit area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit home can get up to 2,676 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Detroit area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Detroit area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Detroit area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Detroit area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 33.08% of Detroit homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.71% 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 the Detroit area 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 the Detroit area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.1 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Detroit internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 13 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Detroit homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, 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. Detroit internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 12 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, the Detroit area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Detroit area, along with details on where in the Detroit area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Detroit, MI
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.09%, or 3,912,690 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Detroit area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 1,592 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 Detroit cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 the Detroit area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 140 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 51.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Detroit, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 84.19%, or 3,697,751 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Detroit area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Detroit area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Detroit DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 the Detroit area 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Detroit, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 84.19%, or 3,697,751 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Detroit area.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 72 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In the Detroit area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Detroit DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 the Detroit area 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 63.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Detroit, MI
WOW! cable coverage
About 43.51%, or 1,911,160 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Detroit area. WOW! is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Detroit area.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from WOW! goes up to 1,200 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 550 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 1,200 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 550.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 below average compared to other Detroit cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Detroit area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Detroit, MI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 35.64%, or 1,565,288 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Detroit area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 4,287 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Detroit area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Detroit fiber 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 the Detroit area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,287 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Detroit, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 35.64%, or 1,565,288 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Detroit area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 4,287 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Detroit area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Detroit fiber 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 the Detroit area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,287 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Detroit, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 12.63%, or 554,895 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and northwest Detroit 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 the Detroit area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from Spectrum 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
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 below average compared to other Detroit cable providers. Spectrum 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 the Detroit area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 36 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Detroit, MI
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 1.49%, or 65,431 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and south Detroit area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Detroit area.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 1,329 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 19.9% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 65.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 15.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In the Detroit area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Detroit fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 the Detroit area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 232 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Detroit, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 94.05%, or 4,130,761 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 the Detroit area.
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 the Detroit area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area 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 72 Mbps.
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- 62.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 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 the Detroit area 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Detroit, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.03%, or 3,339,380 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Detroit area.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 3 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 the Detroit area 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Detroit, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.03%, or 3,339,380 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of the Detroit area.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 49 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 32.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 67.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 3 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 the Detroit area 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 8.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 67.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Detroit, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 57.74%, or 2,535,902 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Detroit area.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit area can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 443 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit area 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 below average compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 the Detroit area 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 31 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 79.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
Detroit Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Detroit area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Detroit area compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in the Detroit area are faster versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 2,676 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 99.66% in the Detroit area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Detroit area 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
- Highland Park, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hamtramck, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ferndale, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hazel Park, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Ridge, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Huntington Woods, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Center Line, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Melvindale, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boston, MA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Denver, CO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Baltimore, MD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Louis, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds