In Washtenaw County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 934 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.
12 Internet Service Providers in Washtenaw County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Washtenaw County are not shown.
Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.43% of Washtenaw County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Washtenaw County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Washtenaw County.
How fast are internet speeds in Washtenaw County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Washtenaw County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Washtenaw County home can get up to 934 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Washtenaw County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Washtenaw County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Washtenaw County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Washtenaw County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 28.59% of Washtenaw County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 64.41% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.73%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Washtenaw County homes.
Internet Market Health in Washtenaw County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Washtenaw County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Washtenaw County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.7 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Washtenaw County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Washtenaw County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Washtenaw County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Washtenaw County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Washtenaw County, along with details on where in Washtenaw County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Washtenaw County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.25%, or 297,389 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washtenaw County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Washtenaw County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washtenaw County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 49.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 the fastest compared to other Washtenaw County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County 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 14 Mbps.
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- 58.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 11.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Washtenaw County, MI
XFINITY cable coverage
About 84.82%, or 292,445 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washtenaw County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Washtenaw County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Washtenaw County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Washtenaw County, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 18.83%, or 64,932 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washtenaw County customers is up to 995 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 995 Mbps.
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- 99.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Washtenaw County, MI
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 8.53%, or 29,420 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, south, northwest, southeast, and west Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Washtenaw County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.1% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County 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 1.7 Mbps.
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- 5.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 64.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.1 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Washtenaw County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 7.44%, or 25,652 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 one of the slowest compared to other Washtenaw County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Washtenaw County, MI
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber coverage
About 1.07%, or 3,689 people, have Midwest Energy & Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Washtenaw County area. Midwest Energy & Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washtenaw County.
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber download speeds
Midwest Energy & Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Midwest Energy & Communications fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from Midwest Energy & Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications fiber upload speeds
In Washtenaw County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midwest Energy & Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Midwest Energy & Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washtenaw County fiber providers. Midwest Energy & Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Washtenaw County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 47.72%, or 164,543 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County.
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 Washtenaw County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rural Reach Fixed Wireless in Washtenaw County, MI
Rural Reach fixed wireless coverage
About 20.21%, or 69,676 people, have Rural Reach fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, southwest, south, west, southeast, north, and central Washtenaw County area. Rural Reach is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Washtenaw County.
Rural Reach fixed wireless download speeds
Rural Reach is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rural Reach fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from Rural Reach goes up to 30 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Rural Reach fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washtenaw County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rural Reach fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Reach is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Washtenaw County fixed wireless providers. Rural Reach offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Air Advantage Fixed Wireless in Washtenaw County, MI
Air Advantage fixed wireless coverage
About 10.87%, or 37,475 people, have Air Advantage fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County.
Air Advantage fixed wireless download speeds
Air Advantage is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Air Advantage fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from Air Advantage goes up to 20 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Air Advantage fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washtenaw County 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 Washtenaw County fixed wireless providers. Air Advantage offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Washtenaw County, MI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 2.15%, or 7,401 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, north, southeast, and south Washtenaw County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washtenaw County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washtenaw County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Washtenaw County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
D & P Communications Fixed Wireless in Washtenaw County, MI
D & P Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 1.07%, or 3,686 people, have D & P Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Washtenaw County area. D & P Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Washtenaw County.
D & P Communications fixed wireless download speeds
D & P Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Washtenaw County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, D & P Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Washtenaw County. The fastest plan anyone in Washtenaw County can order from D & P Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Washtenaw County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
D & P Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Washtenaw County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for D & P Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, D & P Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Washtenaw County fixed wireless providers. D & P Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Washtenaw County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Washtenaw County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Washtenaw County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Washtenaw County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Washtenaw County are comparable versus the average speeds in Michigan: 893 Mbps in Michigan versus 934 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 99.43% versus 99.43% in Washtenaw County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Washtenaw County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Livingston County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jackson County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ingham County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Anoka County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Madison County, AL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collier County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Nueces County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manatee County, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chesterfield County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lehigh County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brazoria County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds