In the Detroit metro area there are 3 residential Cable providers covering 97.72% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 991 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.
Cable Internet Service Providers in Detroit
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Detroit metro area are not shown.
Detroit 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Detroit metro area is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 97.72% of the Detroit metro area. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Detroit metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in the Detroit metro area?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in the Detroit metro area.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit home can get up to 991 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 91.58% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Detroit metro area.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Detroit metro area, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in the Detroit metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Detroit metro area you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.15% of Detroit homes.
- Cable is fastest for 76.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Detroit homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Detroit metro area, along with details on where in the Detroit metro area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Detroit, MI
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.14%, or 3,627,224 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Detroit metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Detroit cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Detroit metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Detroit, MI
WOW! cable coverage
About 42.67%, or 1,756,161 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, south, central, northeast, north, and west Detroit area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of the Detroit metro area.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit metro area can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Detroit customers is up to 997 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 500.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Detroit cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Detroit metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Detroit, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 10.85%, or 446,574 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, north, northeast, and central Detroit area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Detroit metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Detroit cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Detroit metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Detroit Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Detroit metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in the Detroit metro area compare to the rest of Michigan?
Cable internet speeds in the Detroit metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Michigan: 954 Mbps in Michigan versus 991 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Michigan is 89.72% versus 97.72% in the Detroit metro area.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Detroit metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet 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.
Nearby Cities
- Hamtramck, MI: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe Park, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- River Rouge, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Melvindale, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ecorse, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hazel Park, MI: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seattle Metro, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: less cable coverage, faster speeds