13 Best Internet Providers in 48879, MI
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| 48879 ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 868 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 | |
| Real 48879 Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
48879 has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 48879.
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48879 has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 48879.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 48879, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 48879 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 48879, MI?
ACD.net is the best internet provider in 48879 based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, ACD.net had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 48879, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, ACD.net is an option for 10.27% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 48879, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 48879
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 48879 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 48879 Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DayStarr Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chapin Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 102 reviews from Michigan internet customers, ACD.net is the best internet service provider for 48879 residents. ACD.net was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. DayStarr Communications wins for second-place in Michigan, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 24.5% coverage in 48879.
At a national level, based on 3871 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Point Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 48879?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 48879?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, DayStarr Communications, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, and ACD.net should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 48879
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| ACD.net | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| DayStarr Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| CMS Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Chapin Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| SKYWEB | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 48879
| ISP / Tech Type | 48879 Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| DayStarr Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chapin Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 48879 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Spectrum, DayStarr Communications, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, and ACD.net. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in 48879. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. This indicates HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 48879?
Michigan customers rate DayStarr Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
DayStarr Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 48879 customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 48879, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 48879
| ISP / Tech Type | 48879 Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| DayStarr Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Chapin Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
48879 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 48879 below, including the metrics used and how 48879 compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 48879 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 50.12% | 44.81% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 868 Mbps | 2,523 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 48879. | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 13% | 12% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 88% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 63% | 72% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 63% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
48879 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 48879 is C+, which is comparable to other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 48879 is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 48879 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 48879 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
88% of 48879 households have an internet connection despite having 99.93% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of 48879 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 48879?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
How Much Speed does a 48879 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 48879 is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 48879's average household income is $76,999 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
48879 also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 13% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 12% of residents in Michigan who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 48879 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 48879 households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 48879?
DayStarr Communications Fiber in 48879, MI
DayStarr Communications offers Fiber service to 24.5% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, DayStarr Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Chapin Communications Fiber in 48879, MI
Chapin Communications offers Fiber service to 17.1% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Chapin Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber in 48879, MI
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 16.3% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ACD.net Fiber in 48879, MI
ACD.net offers Fiber service to 10.3% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, ACD.net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in 48879, MI
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.7% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 48879?
Spectrum Cable in 48879, MI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 55.1% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 48879?
Frontier DSL in 48879, MI
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 80.1% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the zip. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 48879 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Chapin Communications DSL in 48879, MI
Chapin Communications offers DSL service to 14.7% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Chapin Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 48879?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the zip.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.6% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.7% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the zip.
CMS Internet Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
CMS Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, CMS Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 142 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the zip.
SKYWEB Fixed Wireless in 48879, MI
SKYWEB offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of 48879 homes. Across the zip, SKYWEB Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 48879?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 48879 is ACD.net.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, DayStarr Communications, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative, and ACD.net. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 48879 is DayStarr Communications.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 48879, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 48879 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 48879 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 48879's C+ ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
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