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Best Internet Providers in Grand Rapids, MI

The best internet providers in Grand Rapids are AT&T Fiber and Xfinity. AT&T Fiber is one of the best providers because of its symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps. AT&T Fiber is also rated as the top fiber internet service provider in the U.S., according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). AT&T Fiber offers multiple internet plan options, with its cheapest internet plan starting at just $55 per month. You can also bundle your AT&T Fiber service with AT&T Wireless for an added discount.

Xfinity is another excellent option in Grand Rapids, especially as Xfinity has both cable and fiber internet options in this region. While Xfinity’s fiber internet services reach download speeds up to 10 Gbps here, you’re probably more likely to access the cable internet service with a little less speed. However, no matter your connection type, your pricing will still be competitive with Xfinity, especially as bundles with Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity X1 TV, Xfinity Voice or Xfinity Mobile are cheap and start at just $60 per month.

Metronet - Fastest Provider
Spectrum - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Metronet - Great Value

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, Metronet 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. Customers particularly enjoy AT&T Fiber for its ability to add Wi-Fi extenders and manage your Wi-Fi network using the AT&T Smart Home Manager app.

While it may not have major coverage in Grand Rapids compared to AT&T Fiber and Xfinity, Metronet is technically the second-fastest internet provider in the region, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps. If you are lucky enough to have Metronet at your address, you could get these speeds and even Premium Whole-Home Wi-Fi for just a small extra fee.

Xfinity’s fiber internet service offers customers download speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is less than AT&T Fiber and Metronet. However, this speed and Xfinity’s cable internet speeds are more than enough for you to stream, game and work from home as much as you want or need. Additionally, all Xfinity plans come with the Xfinity Gateway, which supports Wi-Fi 6E capabilities, meaning all your Wi-Fi devices will operate quickly and effectively no matter where you are in your home.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed	Appropriate For	Providers in your Area offering this Speed	Availability in your Area
100 Mbps	Streaming Video chat Online gaming Larger households	Viasat T-Mobile EarthLink Hughesnet XNET WiFi Michwave Technologies Starlink	100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)	Heavy streaming (4K video multiple devices etc.) Video chat Lag-free gaming Large households	Spectrum AT&T Xfinity Metronet	96.85000000000001%

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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 34.1% of the city. Metronet is an even faster fiber internet provider but only has 18.6% 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.

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%