TV and Internet Providers in Pickford, MI


In Pickford there are 8 residential internet providers covering 97.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 440 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Pickford

Brightspeed | DSL

Availability:

95.25%

Avg. Speed:

66 Mbps

Astrea | Cable

Availability:

39.58%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

31.69%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

69.66%

Avg. Speed:

30 Mbps

EarthLink | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

33.81%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

AT&T | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

33.81%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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 Pickford are not shown.

 

Pickford Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

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Internet service is available in 97.54% of Pickford. 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 Astrea. Now you can call companies in Pickford with more confidence that they might be available.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Pickford?

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The average Pickford home can get up to 440 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 39.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.64% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pickford.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Pickford, and slower in the east areas of the city.

What type of internet should I choose in Pickford?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pickford you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Pickford homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 39.58% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for 38.81%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.15%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.46% of Pickford homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Pickford

Pickford, MI map of internet competition
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The map shows how competitive the Pickford 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 Pickford based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.2 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)

Overall, competition is unhealthy.

Pickford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Pickford homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, and cable, 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. Pickford 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, Pickford needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pickford, along with details on where in Pickford and at what speeds.

Brightspeed DSL in Pickford, MI

Brightspeed DSL coverage

About 95.25%, or 1,124 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pickford area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pickford.

 

Brightspeed DSL download speeds

Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pickford customers is up to 66 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Brightspeed customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 43.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 19.5% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 27.6% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed DSL upload speeds

In Pickford 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 Pickford DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Pickford 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 6.9 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Pickford DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 63.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 27.6% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Astrea Cable in Pickford, MI

Astrea cable coverage

About 39.58%, or 467 people, have Astrea cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, west, and south Pickford area. Astrea is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Pickford.

 

Astrea cable download speeds

Astrea is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astrea cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford can order from Astrea goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pickford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astrea customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astrea cable upload speeds

In Pickford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astrea cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astrea is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pickford cable providers. Astrea offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pickford is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Astrea's Pickford cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in Pickford, MI

Spectrum cable coverage

About 31.69%, or 374 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, west, and south Pickford 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 Pickford.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pickford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Pickford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pickford cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pickford is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's Pickford cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pickford, MI

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 69.66%, or 822 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pickford 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 Pickford.

 

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 Pickford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford 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 Pickford customers is up to 30 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 6.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 93.7% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Pickford 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 the fastest compared to other Pickford 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 Pickford 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 4.1 Mbps.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Pickford fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 6.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 93.7% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pickford, MI

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage

About 33.81%, or 399 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, south, west, and southeast Pickford 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 Pickford.

 

EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds

EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Pickford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to EarthLink customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds

In Pickford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Pickford fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pickford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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EarthLink's Pickford fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pickford, MI

AT&T fixed wireless coverage

About 33.81%, or 399 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, central, south, west, and southeast Pickford 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 Pickford.

 

AT&T fixed wireless download speeds

AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pickford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pickford. The fastest plan anyone in Pickford can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Pickford customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Pickford. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds

In Pickford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Pickford fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pickford is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's Pickford fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Pickford Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pickford or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in Pickford compare to the rest of Michigan?

Internet speeds in Pickford are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 440 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 97.54% in Pickford.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pickford are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4977498.27%
4978899.70%
4975293.67%
4971034.24%
4974590.89%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
4972493.46%
4971997.20%
4973694.46%
4978095.16%
4978395.02%

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