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Internet Providers in Bay City, Michigan

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Home Internet in Bay City, MI

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 87.4%
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.1%
    Bay City speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 52.6%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 49.9%
  • 6. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 13.1%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 49.9%

Home Internet Summary in Bay City, MI

Spectrum's cable internet delivers up to 1 Gbps, reaching 91.10% of Bay City, Michigan. For $49.99 per month, it offers high-speed, affordable internet. With vast coverage, residents across most of Bay City can count on Spectrum for reliable, fast connectivity, suitable for streaming and gaming.

AT&T Internet ranks second, offering IPBB and 5G connections. Covering 87.40% of Bay City, it serves a substantial portion of the area. AT&T provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, beginning at $60 per month. Although slower, its use of diverse technologies benefits locations where wired setups fall short.

Viasat's satellite internet reaches 100% of Bay City, ensuring widespread coverage. This option suits residents in areas lacking reliable connections. However, it tends to be pricier and slower than Spectrum and AT&T.

Bay City's residents benefit from extensive internet coverage, thanks to major players like Spectrum and AT&T.

Best Internet Providers in Bay City, MI

Bay City’s top internet providers are Spectrum, AirAdvantage, and AT&T. Spectrum is the best overall option because its cable network is available in 91.1 percent of the area and reaches download speeds up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary). Internet-only plans start at $50 per month for the first 12 months. Spectrum also offers bundles that include phone and TV services and start at $90 per month for the first 12 months.

AirAdvantage provides fiber-optic and fixed wireless internet to almost half of Bay City. Customers within its coverage area can access symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps. Another fiber-powered vendor in the area, ACD, achieves similar speeds but has even lower availability.

AT&T Internet is an option if fiber and cable services aren’t available in your neighborhood. While it offers much lower speeds (up to 100 Mbps) than other providers, it has a large coverage area and benefits from a reliable fixed wireless network.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
49.93%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
91.06%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Bay City, MI

Provider Connection Types in Bay City, MI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Bay City, MI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
65.14999999999999%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
92.16%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.21%

List of Internet Providers in Bay City, MI

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Bay City, MI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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