Internet providers in Alpena, MI

Internet in Alpena

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Alpena area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Alpena Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting along the coast of Thunder Bay, the city of Alpena is both naturally beautiful and full of city amenities. Over 10,000 people call this city home and rely on its many services. High speed Internet is a high priority for those living and working in this area, since it enables easy communication, studying, working, and entertainment.

One of the options you could explore as you start your search is Frontier. While Frontier does have a fiber optic network, it is also expanding its DSL network throughout the country. Some areas of Alpena fall into the Frontier network, and as coverage spread, the entire city could enjoy service in the years to come.

Charter is the largest cable provider in this part of Michigan. Its network is very established, reaching the entirety of Alpena. Service reaches Bolton in the north, Ossineke in the south, Spratt in the west, and Lakewood in the east.

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Average download speed
180.82 Mbps

Average upload speed
12.16 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
29.94 ms

Average jitter
13.74 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Alpena?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Alpena internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrumor call 833-513-4720
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Herrington Solutions	Fixed Wireless	40 Mbps	N/A	Learn more about Herrington Solutions

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

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HighSpeedInternet.com compares internet providers within cities and metro areas to give customers the most relevant insights into their internet options. When comparing providers, we consider the following:

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Real-world speeds (speed test data)
Customer feedback
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We source localized coverage data displayed on our coverage maps from the FCC coverage database, which is updated every six months. For the most current summary of providers in your area, we recommend you use our zip code search tool, which offers the most recent coverage data straight from internet service providers (ISPs).

Our city overviews compare advertised provider speeds. We may also include real-world speed data gathered from millions of annual speed test results. To process our speed test data, we first filter out outliers and providers with low test counts. We then calculate speed averages with every ISP subject to the same parameters.

We gather ISP customer feedback data from our comprehensive annual surveys and direct customer feedback submitted to HighSpeedInternet.com. Unless stated otherwise, average ratings are calculated nationally.

Internet providers in Alpena, MI

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