Internet providers in Traverse City, MI

Internet in Traverse City

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

Traverse City Residential Internet Coverage

Traverse City is historic, with many pre-WWII structures still in use. It's a fairly expensive place to live with 85% of the workforce employed in white-collar careers, particularly sales and administrative support. They are wealthy and well-educated. Traverse City residents depend on high-speed internet to support their personal and professional goals as well to make plans for their off time. Compared with 89% of Michigan, 100% of Traverse City residents can access high-speed services.

DSL is a popular option in Traverse City. Residents have three providers to choose from: AT&T, Eaglenet and Windstream. Residents who prefer a cable internet connection can obtain their connection from Charter. Each of these providers reach all Traverse City homes. Fiber optics have not yet entered the residential space.

Businesses are beginning to have fiber optics connection options. Currently Level 3 Communications reaches 1% commercial enterprises.

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Average download speed
171.65 Mbps

Average upload speed
20.9 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
17.84 ms

Average jitter
8.15 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Traverse City?

Spectrum - No data caps
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available
Iserv - Business focused

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Summary of Traverse 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
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
186networks	Fixed Wireless	75 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for 186networks
Cherry Capital Communications	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	0.5/5	View Plans for Cherry Capital Communications
Michigan Broadband	DSL & Fiber	500 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Michigan Broadband
AcenTek	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5
Iserv	DSL	6 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Iserv
ATI Networks, Inc.	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A