9 Best Internet Providers in Benton Harbor, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Benton Harbor, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benton Harbor, MI?

Midwest Energy & Communications is the best internet provider in Benton Harbor based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Midwest Energy & Communications had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Benton Harbor, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Midwest Energy & Communications is an option for 11.76% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Benton Harbor

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Benton Harbor Internet Providers

Based on 158 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Midwest Energy & Communications is the best internet service provider for Benton Harbor residents. Midwest Energy & Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.21 out of 5 stars and 92.9% coverage in Benton Harbor.

At a national level, based on 4140 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mercury Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benton Harbor?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midwest Energy & Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sister Lakes Cable 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 Benton Harbor

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Sister Lakes Cable	2,048 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Midwest Energy & Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	Supernet Communications	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benton Harbor

Based on data reported by Benton Harbor ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sister Lakes Cable. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Benton Harbor. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,048 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Midwest Energy & Communications. This indicates Midwest Energy & Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benton Harbor?

Michigan customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.29 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Midwest Energy & Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Benton Harbor customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor 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 city 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 Benton Harbor below, including the metrics used and how Benton Harbor compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.

Benton Harbor ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Benton Harbor	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Benton Harbor that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	34.65%	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.	1,928 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 Benton Harbor.	5.7	6.5	6.8

 

Benton Harbor Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Benton Harbor	Michigan	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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.	11%	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.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	86%	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.	60%	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.	60%	73%	76%

Benton Harbor ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Benton Harbor is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Benton Harbor is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Benton Harbor have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Benton Harbor ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

86% of Benton Harbor households have an internet connection despite having 99.48% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 60% subscribe to it. A low number of Benton Harbor 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 Cities Compare to Benton Harbor?

How Much Speed does a Benton Harbor Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Benton Harbor is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Benton Harbor's average household income is $45,309 which is much lower than the Michigan average of $80,476 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Benton Harbor 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, 11% 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 Benton Harbor has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Benton Harbor households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benton Harbor?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Benton Harbor?

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 Benton Harbor is Midwest Energy & Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be Sister Lakes Cable. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midwest Energy & Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Benton Harbor is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor's C+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.