In Wayne County there are 7 residential internet providers covering 99.54% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 985 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.
7 Internet Service Providers in Wayne County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne 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 Wayne County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.54% of Wayne 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 Wayne County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Wayne County.
How fast are internet speeds in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 985 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 97.23% 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 Wayne County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wayne County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne 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 17.04% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 81.72% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wayne County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wayne County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wayne 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 Wayne 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): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Wayne County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Wayne County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, 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. Wayne County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Wayne County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Wayne County, MI
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.58%, or 1,758,285 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 50.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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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- 60.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Wayne County, MI
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.60%, or 1,631,324 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Wayne County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne 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 Wayne 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 below average compared to other Wayne County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Wayne County, MI
WOW! cable coverage
About 43.73%, or 796,069 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, southwest, northwest, central, northeast, and southeast Wayne County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Wayne County 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 Wayne County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Wayne County, MI
AT&T fiber coverage
About 16.84%, or 306,611 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, north, west, northwest, southwest, east, and central Wayne 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 Wayne County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne 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
Spectrum Cable in Wayne County, MI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 9.59%, or 174,587 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, and southwest Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Wayne 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 below average compared to other Wayne County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Wyandotte Municipal Services Cable in Wayne County, MI
Wyandotte Municipal Services cable coverage
About 1.42%, or 25,809 people, have Wyandotte Municipal Services cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south Wayne County area. Wyandotte Municipal Services is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Wyandotte Municipal Services cable download speeds
Wyandotte Municipal Services is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Wyandotte Municipal Services cable is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Wyandotte Municipal Services goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 165 Mbps.
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- 10.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
Wyandotte Municipal Services cable upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wyandotte Municipal Services cable. Compared to other ISPs, Wyandotte Municipal Services is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Wayne County cable providers. Wyandotte Municipal Services offers 4 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 Wayne County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Wyandotte Municipal Services customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 10.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 2.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Wayne County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 45.21%, or 823,118 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wayne County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of Michigan?
Internet speeds in Wayne County are comparable versus the average speeds in Michigan: 893 Mbps in Michigan versus 985 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Michigan is 99.43% versus 99.54% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macomb County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washtenaw County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Livingston County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lapeer County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lucas County, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lenawee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Genesee County, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bexar County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Broward County, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New York County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tarrant County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sacramento County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds