17 Best Internet Providers in Barry County, MI
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| Barry County ISP Report Card | C | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 989 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Barry County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Barry County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Barry County.
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Barry County has 17 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Barry County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Barry County, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Barry County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barry County, MI?
MEI Telecom Services is the best internet provider in Barry County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MEI Telecom Services had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barry County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. MEI Telecom Services is an option for 65.82% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Barry County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Barry County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barry County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Barry County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| MEI Telecom Services | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vogtmann Engineering | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Barry County Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 123Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 227 reviews from Michigan internet customers, MEI Telecom Services is the best internet service provider for Barry County residents. MEI Telecom Services was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 1.6% coverage in Barry County.
At a national level, based on 5954 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MEI Telecom Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Barry County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Barry County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MEI Telecom Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, 123Net 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 Barry County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| 123Net | 6,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Truestream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| SURF Internet | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Barry County Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| MEI Telecom Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Vogtmann Engineering | 300 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Michwave Technologies | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barry County
| ISP / Tech Type | Barry County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| MEI Telecom Services | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vogtmann Engineering | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Barry County Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 123Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Barry County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through 123Net. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Barry County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MEI Telecom Services. This indicates MEI Telecom Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barry County?
Michigan customers rate MEI Telecom Services 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.
MEI Telecom Services received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Barry County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Barry County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barry County
| ISP / Tech Type | Barry County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| MEI Telecom Services | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Vogtmann Engineering | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Barry County Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 123Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Barry County 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 county 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 Barry County below, including the metrics used and how Barry County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Barry County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 35.72% | 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. | 989 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 Barry County. | 5.3 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 10% | 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. | 93% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 55% | 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. | 55% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Barry County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Barry County is C, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Barry County is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Barry County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Barry County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
87% of Barry County households have an internet connection despite having 99.27% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Barry County 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 Counties Compare to Barry County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a Barry County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Barry County is 2.6, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Barry County's average household income is $79,731 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and higher than 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.
Barry County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 10% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Barry County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Barry County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barry County?
Barry County Telephone Fiber in Barry County, MI
Barry County Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 16.3% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Barry County Telephone Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Truestream Fiber in Barry County, MI
Truestream offers Fiber service to 12.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Truestream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
MEI Telecom Services Fiber in Barry County, MI
MEI Telecom Services offers Fiber service to 7.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, MEI Telecom Services Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
123Net Fiber in Barry County, MI
123Net offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, 123Net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber in Barry County, MI
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Barry County homes. Across the county, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Barry County, MI
TDS offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Barry County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barry County?
Spectrum Cable in Barry County, MI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 27.6% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Barry County, MI
WOW! offers Cable service to 22.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,196 Mbps, with speeds from 550 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Vogtmann Engineering Cable in Barry County, MI
Vogtmann Engineering offers Cable service to 2.5% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Vogtmann Engineering Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Barry County, MI
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 1.6% of Barry County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barry County?
EarthLink DSL in Barry County, MI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 33.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 25 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 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Barry County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Barry County, MI
AT&T offers DSL service to 33.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 25 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 20, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Barry County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Barry County Telephone DSL in Barry County, MI
Barry County Telephone Company offers DSL service to 18.1% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Barry County Telephone DSL has speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 2.9 Mbps throughout the county.
TDS DSL in Barry County, MI
TDS offers DSL service to 4.5% of Barry County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 52 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 20, with an average of 9.7 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Barry County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barry County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Barry 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 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
MEI Telecom Services Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
MEI Telecom Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Barry County homes. Across the county, MEI Telecom Services Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Barry County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 31 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 20, with an average of 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Surf Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
SURF Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Surf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless in Barry County, MI
Michwave Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Barry County homes. Across the county, Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Barry 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 Barry County is MEI Telecom Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be 123Net. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MEI Telecom Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barry County is MEI Telecom Services.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barry County, 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 Barry County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Barry County 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 Barry County's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
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