In the Detroit metro area there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 21.21% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 997 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Detroit metro area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 21.21% of the Detroit metro area. Areas in green have fiber 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 the Detroit metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Detroit metro area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Detroit metro area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit home can get up to 997 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Detroit metro area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of the Detroit metro area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber 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, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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.
AT&T Fiber in Detroit, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 20.58%, or 846,917 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of the Detroit metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber 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 AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Detroit fiber providers. AT&T 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 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Detroit Fiber 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 fiber internet in the Detroit metro area compare to the rest of Michigan?
Fiber internet speeds in the Detroit metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Michigan: 954 Mbps in Michigan versus 997 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Michigan is 89.72% versus 21.21% in the Detroit metro area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe Park, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Melvindale, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ecorse, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hazel Park, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harper Woods, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dearborn, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seattle Metro, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds