Best Internet Providers in Alcona County, MI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Alcona County, MI
Alcona County has 9 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Alcona County.
Ranks compare Alcona County with the 83 Michigan counties.
The Best Internet in Alcona County, MI at a Glance
Alcona County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Alcona County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Alcona County, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Alcona County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Alcona County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.38% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Alcona County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Alcona County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Allband Communications - fiber coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Alcona County Compares to the Rest of Michigan
Alcona County's report card score is 82nd of 83 and its connectivity index is tied 79th of 83.
| Measure | Alcona County | Rank among Michigan counties | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 14.0% | 78th of 83 | 49.6% | 71.5% | Presque Isle County (98.2%) |
| Average top speed | 615 Mbps | 81st of 83 | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Allegan County (5,539 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | 79th of 83 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Ingham County and Isabella County (8.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 1.9 | Tied 80th of 83 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Montcalm County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 26th of 83 | 14% | 15% | Washtenaw County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 55th of 83 | 95% | 96% | Ottawa County and Washtenaw County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 71st of 83 | 91% | 91% | Oakland County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 48% | 80th of 83 | 73% | 76% | Oakland County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | Tied 66th of 83 | 79% | 81% | Washtenaw County (89%) |
| Median household income | $57,688 | 67th of 83 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Oakland County ($114,671) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | Tied 80th of 83 | 15% | 16% | Houghton County (29%) |
Fiber reaches 14.0% of homes in Alcona County, against 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Alcona County are smaller than the US average (1.9 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,688 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Alcona County Compares to Its Neighbors
Alcona County has 4 neighbors. Among them, Oscoda County has the most homes with fiber (68.7%) and Iosco County the fewest (10.5%); Alcona County has 14.0%.
Map of Alcona County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Alcona County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcona County (this page) | 10,167 | 14.0% | 615 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 24/100 |
| Alpena County | 28,907 | 32.2% | 1,342 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Iosco County | 25,237 | 10.5% | 949 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Ogemaw County | 20,770 | 26.8% | 912 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Oscoda County | 8,219 | 68.7% | 864 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 30/100 |
Internet in Alcona County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.0% of homes in Spruce to 16.5% in Greenbush; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 48737 (Glennie) to 43.2% in 48745 (Mikado). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Alcona County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisville | 2,303 | 14.6% | 803 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Greenbush | 1,815 | 16.5% | 712 Mbps | 4 | D | 31/100 |
| Spruce | 1,447 | 0.0% | 673 Mbps | 4 | D- | 37/100 |
| Lincoln | 1,314 | 6.5% | 912 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 30/100 |
| Glennie | 899 | 0.0% | 169 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 13/100 |
| Black River | 622 | 0.0% | 306 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 24/100 |
| Barton City | 524 | 17.4% | 275 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 21/100 |
| Mikado | 518 | 41.1% | 218 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 13/100 |
| Killmaster | 420 | 28.6% | 206 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 15/100 |
| Curran | 303 | 94.1% | 638 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 21/100 |
| Kurtz | 168 | 0.0% | 126 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 17/100 |
ZIP codes in Alcona County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48740 (Harrisville) | 2,325 | 11.3% | 688 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 22/100 |
| 48742 (Lincoln) | 1,702 | 10.2% | 941 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 28/100 |
| 48738 (Greenbush) | 1,229 | 10.7% | 872 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| 48745 (Mikado) | 1,122 | 43.2% | 236 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 13/100 |
| 48737 (Glennie) | 1,062 | 0.0% | 166 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 14/100 |
| 48762 (Spruce) | 908 | 0.0% | 600 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 40/100 |
| 48705 (Barton City) | 579 | 23.8% | 289 Mbps | 2.2 | D- | 20/100 |
| 48721 (Black River) | 454 | 0.0% | 158 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 23/100 |
| 48728 (Curran) | 282 | 94.0% | 737 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Alcona County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Alcona County
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Allband Communications | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Alcona County Internet Providers
Based on 110 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Alcona County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 39.3% coverage in Alcona County.
At a national level, based on 4445 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Alcona County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Alcona County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcona County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Allband Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Alcona County
Based on data reported by Alcona County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Alcona County. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcona County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Allband Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Alcona County?
Of the providers in Alcona County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Alcona County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Michigan or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.13 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Alcona County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Alcona County
| ISP / Tech Type | Alcona County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Allband Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Alcona County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Alcona County?
Allband Communications Fiber in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Allband Communications offers Fiber service to 9.0% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Allband Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Alcona County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
76.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.4% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
181 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 181 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.3% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.3% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Alcona County?
Spectrum Cable in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 50.3% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Alcona County?
Frontier DSL in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
35.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 35.0% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 11.2% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.3% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Alcona County, MI
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.3% of Alcona County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Att Fixed Cellular
November 10, 2026 Does not work at all for anything do not get this wifi provider
Anthony Pupa
WOW! Cable
September 07, 2026 20 year customer with good service. A storm knocked out service to entire Detroit region for 3 days. Still out but they say there are no outages reported. 15 neighbors on Facebook say otherwise. Customer service will setup a tech in a few days. It is illogical to say the problem is in our homes and NOT get this looked at now. Time to research new provider.
Michael R
Truestream Fiber
June 08, 2026 We are very satisfied with our internet provider. They have been very easy to work with very help when we had questions at the start of the service. Since then, we have not lost service except for full power outages. The speed of our internet with the volume of devices we have in the house is quite impressive and as is the performance of the various streaming services.
RS
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2026 Trying to get to talk to a human is practically impossible. There customer service is almost completed farmed out. Then I can't understand them and then they get mad and the whole call is a waste of time. When you first call, you get the computer lady talking to you. She has sometimes disconnected me. It is awful trying to get a human and then it doesn't get fixed. Plus, every month is a different bill.
Aaron M
Visible Cellular
June 01, 2026 I use Visible phone service as a hotspot (4G Cellular) to my other devices, and it works surprisingly well, in-fact it is faster than my parent's internet, which I believe is Starlink. However, the annoying part is the speed is capped, and not as fast as just using the phone itself, but it is still great. (I am on the base $25/mo plan)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Alcona County?
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 Alcona County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Alcona County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Alcona County, available to 76.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.