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1. Spectrum 38.3% Available
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2. Frontier 59.7% Available
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3. Viasat 100% Available
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4. HughesNet 100% Available
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5. 5. Point Broadband 100% Available
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6. 6. CMS Internet 99.5% Available
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7. 7. LakeNet 99.2% Available
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8. 8. SkyWeb 99.2% Available
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9. 9. Air Advantage 31.8% Available
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10. 10. SpeedConnect 29.5% Available
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11. 11. ISP Management 11.3% Available
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12. 12. Parish 4.5% AvailableDownload Speeds up to:*110 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Merrill, MI
Residential Internet Statistics for Merrill, MI
| Internet Service Providers: | 10 |
| Plans Start From: | $40 |
| Top Download Speed: | 1 Gbps |
| Fastest Connection Type: | Fiber |
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Internet Access in Merrill, Michigan
The most commonly available wired network types in Merrill are Cable lines followed by DSL lines. FCC filings suggest Cable reaches a 38.26 percent territory in the area, in contrast to the 59.66 percent DSL availability.
Coverage from Viasat Internet and HughesNet, in most cases, will overlap. As you might predict, the decision between Viasat and HughesNet is common in Merrill.
Frontier Communications is currently the third largest wired broadband provider in Merrill. They are available to 59 percent of local addresses. Point Broadband is also a common option. While fixed wireless Internet isn't as well known as cable or DSL, it can be an equivalent service quality in some cases.
There's above-average competition between companies in the Merrill area, but 1,000 locals can't get access to more than one provider. This means that if they aren't pleased with their local provider, they are left with no choice but to compromise for a lower-grade wireless option. However, this issue isn't widespread in Merrill — the average household has 5 Internet choices.
The coverage statistics on this page comes from FCC provider-reported data, which compels providers in Merrill to report coverage data biannually. By using our relationships with ISPs nationally, we are able to validate public data in comparison to privatized data reported by telecoms. The speed averages shown below are calculated from actual speed tests originating in Merrill. Other data and statistics shown on BroadbandNow are drawn from NTIA and Census databases.
- There are 15 internet providers in Merrill with 12 of those offering residential service
- Merrill is the 46th most connected city in Michigan ahead of Hemlock, Breckenridge, Saint Louis, and Freeland, but behind Saint Charles.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Merrill, Michigan
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
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| Air Advantage | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s | 31.8% |
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s | 38.3% |
| Parish Communications | 110 Mbps | Cable | 1m 14s | 4.5% |
| Viasat Internet | 100 Mbps | Satellite | 1m 21s | 100.0% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
| Frontier Communications | Call For Speed Availability | DSL | -- | 59.7% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
46.7% of consumers in Merrill
1,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Merrill is the 46th most connected city in Michigan ahead of Hemlock, Breckenridge, Saint Louis, and Freeland, but behind Saint Charles.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 3,000 people in Saginaw County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber Availability: 63% of people living in Merrill have residential fiber service available to them.
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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
Approximately 53% of Merrill residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In Saginaw County, approximately 8,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
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