Internet providers in Bay City, MI

Internet in Bay City

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

Bay City Residential Internet Coverage

Those living in the city of Bay City enjoy several high speed internet options. Whether satellite, cable, or DSL best fits your needs, you have the freedom to explore your choices and pick a great plan. High speed internet is obviously a high priority for the people of Bay City, since the entire city falls into at least one major internet network.

Cable internet is a reliable choice for residential customers. In Bay City, the largest cable provider is Charter. The Charter network covers the entirety of Bay City and reaches many neighboring communities.

Looking for DSL? You have multiple providers to compare. Through AT&T, 99% of residents can access high speed DSL. High speed DSL is also offered through Eaglenet. Their network is similar to the AT&T network, covering almost the entire city. Through Windstream, about 88% of Bay City residents enjoy consistent service.

Business customers can choose from Charter cable service and Eaglenet DSL.

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Average download speed
165.51 Mbps

Average upload speed
12.89 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
30.91 ms

Average jitter
9.28 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Bay City?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available
TOAST.net - Unlimited data
Iserv - Business focused

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Summary of Bay City 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 Spectrum CTAM Plans
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
TOAST.net	DSL & Fiber	100 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for TOAST.net
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
SpeedConnect LLC	Fixed Wireless	15 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for SpeedConnect LLC
Air Advantage, LLC	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	3.0/5
Iserv	DSL	6 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Iserv
M3 Wireless	Fixed Wireless	50 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for M3 Wireless
Skyweb Networks	Fixed Wireless	8 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Skyweb Networks
Parish Communications	Cable	30 Mbps	5.0/5

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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