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Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Home Internet in Grand Rapids, MI

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.6%
    Grand Rapids speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 96.8%
    Grand Rapids speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30.3%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 10.1%
    Grand Rapids speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 24.3%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.3%

Home Internet Summary in Grand Rapids, MI

AT&T Internet offers various connection types, including IPBB, fiber, and 5G. It delivers download speeds up to 5 Gbps, suitable for both casual and intense data use. Plans start at $55 per month. With coverage extending to about 89.60% of Grand Rapids, many residents can take advantage of AT&T's reliable and fast internet options.

Xfinity provides the most extensive coverage in Grand Rapids, reaching 96.80% of the area. It offers cable internet with download speeds up to 2 Gbps. Plans start at just $30 per month, making it an affordable option for those seeking reliable service. Xfinity's broad coverage ensures that nearly all Grand Rapids residents can access its services. Grand Rapids residents also benefit from the availability of fiber, satellite, and other connection types, offering multiple choices to meet their internet needs.

Best Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, MI

The best internet providers in Grand Rapids are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. We consider AT&T Fiber one of the best providers because of its symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps and its widespread availability throughout the city. AT&T is also one of the top three providers, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI).

Xfinity’s cable internet service offers download speeds up to 2 Gbps, as well as an array of TV, internet, home phone, and security bundles starting at $55 per month. Xfinity’s speeds are a great alternative to AT&T’s fiber service.

Providing the best overall Wi-Fi quality based on the ACSI, T-Mobile provides download speeds between 33 and 182 Mbps. Users can expect to pay $50 per month if they use AutoPay. This is a great next-best option for customers who may not have internet coverage through AT&T or Xfinity.

Fastest Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, MI

Metronet is the fastest provider in Grand Rapids, with speeds up to 5.12 Gbps.

The fastest internet providers in Grand Rapids are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. AT&T’s fiber internet plans surpass the competition by providing symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Along with contract-free plans and no data caps, AT&T Fiber offers some of the lowest fiber internet prices available with the fastest speeds around.

Xfinity’s cable internet service offers customers download speeds of up to 2 Gbps, which is second only to the speeds of a fiber-optic connection. Because in-home fiber is not available to all customers in Grand Rapids, Xfinity’s cable connection may be right for you.

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
30.330000000000002%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
  • Metronet
96.82%

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Internet Availability in Grand Rapids, MI

As far as high-speed home internet providers go, Grand Rapids has few options. Xfinity has the best coverage, covering 96.8% of Grand Rapids. While AT&T Fiber has better speeds, it only offers their fiber service in 32.5% of the city. Metronet is an even faster fiber internet provider but only has 10.1% availability. In Grand Rapids, your neighborhood makes a big difference in internet availability.

AT&T Fiber has good coverage in neighborhoods near Reeds Lake and along the west side of the river. However, the Historic District, downtown, and along 131 and District Avenue North have very little availability.

Xfinity’s high-speed cable offers excellent coverage, serving the downtown area and historic district and all of the suburbs from West Grand to Millbrook. It even completely covers further-out suburbs — like Westside Connection and along 3 Mile Road. There are very few unserved areas, with a few patchy spots just south of downtown. Otherwise, Xfinity’s availability is nearly universal.

Between AT&T Fiber and Xfinity, you’re likely to find high-speed internet in any part of Grand Rapids. However, there is a possible alternative; Metronet is available to some Grand Rapids residents. If you live along Cherry Street near East Hills, Michigan Street NE, or Division Street North, you may be within their coverage. Metronet serves areas around the city center and south of the Heritage Hill Historic District.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Grand Rapids, MI

Provider Connection Types in Grand Rapids, MI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Grand Rapids, MI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
68.37%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.50999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
30.19%

List of Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, MI

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, MI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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