6 Best Internet Providers in Big Bay, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Big Bay, 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 Big Bay, MI?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Big Bay

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Big Bay Internet Providers

Based on 53 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Big Bay residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Highline wins for second-place in Michigan, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 91.4% coverage in Big Bay.

At a national level, based on 2129 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Big Bay?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Big Bay

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Highline	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	EAN	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Big Bay

Based on data reported by Big Bay ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Highline. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Big Bay. 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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Big Bay?

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 4.13 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Highline is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Big Bay customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Big Bay

Big Bay 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 Big Bay below, including the metrics used and how Big Bay compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.

Big Bay ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Bay	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Big Bay that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	91.35%	49.56%	71.53%
	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.	949 Mbps	2,778 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Big Bay.	3.8	7.1	7.1

 

Big Bay Digital Connectivity Index: 11 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Big Bay	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.	1.8	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%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	61%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	54%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	28%	73%	76%
	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.	29%	74%	77%

Big Bay ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Big Bay is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Big Bay is high with a score of 11 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Big Bay have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Big Bay 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.

54% of Big Bay households have an internet connection despite having 96.80% availability. 28% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% 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 28% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 29% subscribe to it. A very low number of Big Bay 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 Big Bay?

How Much Speed does a Big Bay Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Big Bay is 1.8, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Big Bay’s average household income is $49,150 which is much lower than the Michigan average of $82,590 and much lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Big Bay also has 4% 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 lower than the 14% of residents in Michigan who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Big Bay has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Big Bay households are much more technology-disengaged. 61% of households have some sort of computing device, 50% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 59% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Big Bay?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Big Bay?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Big Bay, MI.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Big Bay?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Big Bay?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Big Bay?

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 Big Bay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• The fastest internet provider should be Highline. 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 Big Bay is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Highline has the broadest coverage in Big Bay, 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 Big Bay compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Big Bay 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 Big Bay’s C ISP Report Card and 11 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

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