In Michigan there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 90.95% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 58 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.

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Michigan

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

73.14%

Avg. Speed:

63 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

14.95%

Avg. Speed:

34 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

2.08%

Avg. Speed:

27 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Michigan are not shown.

 

Michigan Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Michigan is DSL internet available?

Michigan map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 90.95% of Michigan. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Michigan above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Michigan?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Michigan.

Michigan map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Michigan home can get up to 58 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 115 Mbps, which 1.58% 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 0.26 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Michigan.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Michigan, and slower in the northwest areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Michigan?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Michigan you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.40% of Michigan homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 69.11% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 2.73%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.19%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Michigan homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Michigan, along with details on where in Michigan and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in Michigan

AT&T DSL coverage

About 73.14%, or 7,228,739 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Michigan area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Michigan.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 63 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in Michigan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 46.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 6.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 5.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 2.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Michigan download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.

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AT&T's Michigan DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 55.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 11.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.8% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 12.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 11.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Michigan

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 14.95%, or 1,478,032 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Michigan area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Michigan.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 34 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in Michigan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 10.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 17.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 29.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 20.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Michigan download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 2.1 Mbps.

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Earthlink's Michigan DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 10.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 5.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 7.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 17.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 53.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 3.0% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Michigan

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 2.08%, or 205,973 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the north, northwest, central, east, southeast, west, northeast, and south Michigan area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Michigan.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Michigan. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is above average. There are 22 different maximum speeds throughout Michigan. The fastest plan anyone in Michigan can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.26 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Michigan customers is up to 27 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Michigan. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 1.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 18.4% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 18.2% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 2.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 6.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 30.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Michigan download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Michigan DSL providers. Centurylink offers 15 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Michigan is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 2.3 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Michigan DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 17.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 3.9% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 21.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 7.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Michigan DSL by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Michigan or any of the areas nearby.

How does DSL internet in Michigan compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Michigan are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 58 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 90.95% in Michigan.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Michigan are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
25.48%
86.71%
86.47%
69.76%
82.82%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
74.14%
0.00%
3.63%
97.61%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Ohio: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Indiana: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Wisconsin: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Illinois: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • West Virginia: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Kentucky: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Pennsylvania: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Iowa: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Minnesota: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • New York: more DSL coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations