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In the Detroit metro area there are 2 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 49.59% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 26 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.
Fixed Wireless 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
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Detroit metro area is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 49.59% of the Detroit metro area. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is T-Mobile. Call one of the companies with service in the Detroit metro area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in the Detroit metro area?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in the Detroit metro area.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Detroit home can get up to 26 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 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 1.5 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Detroit metro area.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of the Detroit metro area, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless 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.
Fixed Wireless 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet in Detroit, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.61%, or 1,959,367 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Detroit area. T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Air Advantage Fixed Wireless in Detroit, MI
Air Advantage fixed wireless coverage
About 4.14%, or 170,418 people, have Air Advantage fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, northwest, and north Detroit area. Air Advantage is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Detroit metro area.
Air Advantage fixed wireless download speeds
Air Advantage is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Detroit metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Air Advantage fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Detroit metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Detroit metro area can order from Air Advantage goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Detroit customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Air Advantage fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Detroit metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Air Advantage fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Air Advantage is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Detroit fixed wireless providers. Air Advantage 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 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Detroit Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless internet in the Detroit metro area compare to the rest of Michigan?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in the Detroit metro area are slower versus the average speeds in Michigan: 954 Mbps in Michigan versus 26 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Michigan is 89.72% versus 49.59% in the Detroit metro area.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless 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 fixed wireless 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 fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Detroit, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grosse Pointe Park, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- River Rouge, MI: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grosse Pointe, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Melvindale, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Ecorse, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Hazel Park, MI: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Seattle Metro, WA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverside Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Minneapolis Metro, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- San Diego Metro, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Denver Metro, CO: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Houston, TX: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Tampa Metro, FL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Baltimore Metro, MD: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds