In Emmet County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.07% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 988 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 Emmet County
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 Emmet County are not shown.
Emmet County 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 99.07% of Emmet County. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Emmet County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Emmet County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Emmet County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Emmet County home can get up to 988 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.82% 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 Emmet County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Emmet County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Emmet County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Emmet County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 55.23% of Emmet County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 42.59% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.24%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Emmet County homes.
Internet Market Health in Emmet County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Emmet County 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 Emmet County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.3 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Emmet County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Emmet County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Emmet County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Emmet County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Emmet County, along with details on where in Emmet County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Emmet County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 79.23%, or 27,028 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, central, west, east, northeast, southeast, and northwest Emmet County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Emmet County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Emmet County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 Emmet County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Truestream Fiber in Emmet County, MI
Truestream fiber coverage
About 55.11%, or 18,798 people, have Truestream fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Emmet County area. Truestream is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Emmet County.
Truestream fiber download speeds
Truestream is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Truestream fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Truestream goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Emmet County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Truestream fiber upload speeds
In Emmet County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Truestream fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Truestream is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Emmet County fiber providers. Truestream offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Emmet County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 33.04%, or 11,270 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, northeast, central, southeast, and east Emmet County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Emmet County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 slowest compared to other Emmet County DSL providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 5.0 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 1.0 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Emmet County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 33.04%, or 11,270 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, southwest, west, northeast, central, southeast, and east Emmet County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Emmet County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 slowest compared to other Emmet County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Emmet County, MI
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 15.02%, or 5,123 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, north, southeast, and central Emmet County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Emmet County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 21.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.2% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Emmet County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Emmet County DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 30.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 62.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.43%, or 30,165 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Emmet County 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 Emmet County.
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 Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 Emmet County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County 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 8.9 Mbps.
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- 35.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 43.97%, or 15,000 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Emmet County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Emmet County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 average compared to other Emmet County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County 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 5.8 Mbps.
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- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 43.97%, or 15,000 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Emmet County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Emmet County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Emmet County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 average compared to other Emmet County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County 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 5.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 81.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 25.35%, or 8,649 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southwest, south, northeast, and central Emmet County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Emmet County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Emmet County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County 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 Emmet County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 4.69%, or 1,601 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, northeast, central, and north Emmet County area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Emmet County.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Emmet County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Emmet County fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications Fixed Wireless in Emmet County, MI
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.03%, or 351 people, have Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, south, east, and northeast Emmet County area. Cherry Capital Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Emmet County.
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Cherry Capital Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emmet County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Emmet County. The fastest plan anyone in Emmet County can order from Cherry Capital Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Emmet County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emmet County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cherry Capital Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Cherry Capital Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Emmet County fixed wireless providers. Cherry Capital Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Emmet County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Emmet County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Emmet County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Emmet County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Emmet County are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 988 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 99.07% in Emmet County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Emmet County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Cheboygan County, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Presque Isle County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menominee County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Forest County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rusk County, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Barron County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Polk County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chisago County, MN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Isanti County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherburne County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Warren County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Codington County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffee County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Colleton County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coos County, NH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Copiah County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coshocton County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crawford County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds