In Lake County there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.26% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 627 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Lake 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 Lake County are not shown.
Lake County 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
Availability maps for all providers in Lake County
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Internet service is available in 98.26% of Lake 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 Lake County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 627 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 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 Lake County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Lake County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake 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 48.47% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.90% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.63%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.25%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.74% of Lake County homes.
Internet Market Health in Lake County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lake 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 Lake County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lake 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, Lake County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Lake County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Lake County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Fiber in Lake County, MI
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 36.36%, or 4,398 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lake County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Lake County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 452 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Lake County, MI
Point Broadband fiber coverage
About 19.04%, or 2,303 people, have Point Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, central, east, and south Lake County area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
Point Broadband fiber download speeds
Point Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Point Broadband fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Point Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Point Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Lake County fiber providers. Point Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lake County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 16.82%, or 2,035 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, south, and west Lake County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lake County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Lake County, MI
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 14.00%, or 1,694 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southeast, east, southwest, and north Lake County 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 Lake County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lake County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 14.00%, or 1,694 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, west, southeast, east, southwest, and north Lake County 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 Lake County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 10 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 99.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Carr Communications DSL in Lake County, MI
Carr Communications DSL coverage
About 8.87%, or 1,073 people, have Carr Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, and northwest Lake County area. Carr Communications is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
Carr Communications DSL download speeds
Carr Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Carr Communications DSL is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Carr Communications goes up to 30 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 94.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Carr Communications DSL upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Carr Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Carr Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Lake County DSL providers. Carr Communications 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 Lake County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Carr Communications customers can get speeds up to 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 94.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL in Lake County, MI
AcenTek DSL coverage
About 1.03%, or 125 people, have AcenTek DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Lake County area. AcenTek is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lake County.
AcenTek DSL download speeds
AcenTek is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AcenTek DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from AcenTek goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
AcenTek DSL upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake County DSL providers. AcenTek offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 69.67%, or 8,427 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake 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 much of Lake 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 Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake 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 9.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MI
Point Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 49.70%, or 6,012 people, have Point Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southeast, northeast, south, southwest, west, and north Lake County area. Point Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lake County.
Point Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Point Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Point Broadband fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from Point Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 74 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 48.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
Point Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Point Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Point Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake County fixed wireless providers. Point Broadband 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 Lake County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Point Broadband customers can get speeds up to 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 48.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 51.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 14.48%, or 1,751 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, central, east, north, west, and southwest Lake County 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 Lake County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 one of the slowest compared to other Lake 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 Lake 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 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 14.48%, or 1,751 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southeast, northeast, central, east, north, west, and southwest Lake County 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 Lake County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake 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 Lake County customers is up to 23 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 1.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake 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 one of the slowest compared to other Lake 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 Lake 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 2.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 1.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lake County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Lake County are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 627 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 98.26% in Lake County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake 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
- Osceola County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mason County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clare County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gladwin County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Arenac County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huron County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Green Lake County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Adams County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Juneau County, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Pennington County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pershing County, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Perquimans County, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Penuelas Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Petersburg Census Area, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds