In Kalkaska County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 97.58% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 666 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County are not shown.
Kalkaska 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 97.58% of Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kalkaska County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kalkaska County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kalkaska County home can get up to 666 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,024 Mbps, which 18.35% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.05% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kalkaska County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Kalkaska County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kalkaska County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kalkaska County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 19.56% of Kalkaska County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.67% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.38%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.42% of Kalkaska County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kalkaska County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Kalkaska County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kalkaska County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kalkaska County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Kalkaska County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kalkaska County, along with details on where in Kalkaska County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Kalkaska County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 50.39%, or 9,040 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northeast, northwest, north, west, east, and southwest Kalkaska County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Kalkaska County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
186networks Fiber in Kalkaska County, MI
186networks fiber coverage
About 18.35%, or 3,292 people, have 186networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and west Kalkaska County area. 186networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kalkaska County.
186networks fiber download speeds
186networks is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, 186networks fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from 186networks goes up to 1,024 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
186networks fiber upload speeds
In Kalkaska County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for 186networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, 186networks is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kalkaska County fiber providers. 186networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County is up to 1,024 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
AcenTek DSL coverage
About 17.80%, or 3,194 people, have AcenTek DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, west, and central Kalkaska County area. AcenTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kalkaska County.
AcenTek DSL download speeds
AcenTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AcenTek DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from AcenTek goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kalkaska County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 54.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 43.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL upload speeds
In Kalkaska County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AcenTek DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AcenTek is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kalkaska County DSL providers. AcenTek 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 Kalkaska County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AcenTek customers can get speeds up to 3.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 43.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 15.51%, or 2,783 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, and northwest Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kalkaska County 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 slowest compared to other Kalkaska County DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 15.51%, or 2,783 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, southwest, west, and northwest Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Kalkaska County 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 slowest compared to other Kalkaska County DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
Frontier DSL coverage
About 8.63%, or 1,548 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, and east Kalkaska County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kalkaska County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kalkaska County customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Kalkaska County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Kalkaska County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Kalkaska County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.3 Mbps.
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- 1.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 93.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.06%, or 15,259 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kalkaska 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 average compared to other Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 8.8 Mbps.
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- 34.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
186networks Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
186networks fixed wireless coverage
About 57.34%, or 10,286 people, have 186networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kalkaska County area. 186networks is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Kalkaska County.
186networks fixed wireless download speeds
186networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, 186networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from 186networks goes up to 75 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kalkaska County customers is up to 34 Mbps.
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- 20.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 6.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
186networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kalkaska County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for 186networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, 186networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kalkaska County fixed wireless providers. 186networks offers 5 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 Kalkaska County is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, 186networks customers can get speeds up to 12 Mbps.
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- 11.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 16.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 43.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 27.83%, or 4,992 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, central, north, northwest, northeast, south, east, and west Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kalkaska County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kalkaska County 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 Kalkaska County, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 25.74%, or 4,617 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, north, central, west, northeast, and south Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 3.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kalkaska 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 below average compared to other Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 25.74%, or 4,617 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, north, central, west, northeast, and south Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kalkaska County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 3.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kalkaska 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 below average compared to other Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 93.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.44%, or 258 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County. The fastest plan anyone in Kalkaska County can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kalkaska County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kalkaska County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kalkaska County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Kalkaska County are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 666 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 97.58% in Kalkaska County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kalkaska 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.
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