In Traverse Bay there are 6 residential internet providers covering 60.29% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 52 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Traverse Bay
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 Traverse Bay are not shown.
Traverse Bay 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
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Internet service is available in 60.29% of Traverse Bay. 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 Pasty.net. Now you can call companies in Traverse Bay with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Traverse Bay?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Traverse Bay.
Internet Speed Key
The average Traverse Bay home can get up to 52 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 13.97% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.56% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Traverse Bay.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Traverse Bay, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Traverse Bay?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Traverse Bay you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Traverse Bay homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 60.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 39.71% of Traverse Bay homes.
Internet Market Health in Traverse Bay
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Traverse Bay 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 Traverse Bay based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Traverse Bay internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Traverse Bay homes have 1 option. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, 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. Traverse Bay internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 2 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, Traverse Bay badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Traverse Bay, along with details on where in Traverse Bay and at what speeds.
Pasty.net Fixed Wireless in Traverse Bay, MI
Pasty.net fixed wireless coverage
About 36.76%, or 50 people, have Pasty.net fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, and east Traverse Bay area. Pasty.net is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Traverse Bay.
Pasty.net fixed wireless download speeds
Pasty.net is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Traverse Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Pasty.net fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Traverse Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Traverse Bay can order from Pasty.net goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Traverse Bay customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
Pasty.net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Traverse Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Pasty.net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Pasty.net is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Traverse Bay fixed wireless providers. Pasty.net offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Traverse Bay 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 Traverse Bay, MI
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 23.53%, or 32 people, have Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Traverse Bay area. Bug Tussel Wireless is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Traverse Bay.
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
Bug Tussel Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Traverse Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Traverse Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Traverse Bay can order from Bug Tussel Wireless goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Traverse Bay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Traverse Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bug Tussel Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bug Tussel Wireless is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Traverse Bay fixed wireless providers. Bug Tussel Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Traverse Bay is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Traverse Bay, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.97%, or 19 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Traverse Bay area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Traverse Bay.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Traverse Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Traverse Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Traverse Bay can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Traverse Bay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Traverse Bay 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 one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Traverse Bay fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Traverse Bay is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EAN Fixed Wireless in Traverse Bay, MI
EAN fixed wireless coverage
About 13.97%, or 19 people, have EAN fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west Traverse Bay area. EAN is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Traverse Bay.
EAN fixed wireless download speeds
EAN is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Traverse Bay. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EAN fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Traverse Bay. The fastest plan anyone in Traverse Bay can order from EAN goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Traverse Bay customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EAN fixed wireless upload speeds
In Traverse Bay download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EAN fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EAN is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Traverse Bay fixed wireless providers. EAN offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Traverse Bay is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Traverse Bay Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Traverse Bay or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Traverse Bay compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Traverse Bay are much slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 2,523 Mbps in Michigan versus 52 Mbps in the city. The state has far less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 98.94% versus 60.29% in Traverse Bay.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Traverse Bay 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.
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