Best Internet Providers in Black River, MI
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Black River, MI
Black River has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Black River.
Ranks compare Black River with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Black River, MI at a Glance
Black River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Verizon
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
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Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Black River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Black River, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Black River 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 Black River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Black River?
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 Black River
How Black River Compares to Places Its Size
Black River's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 17%.
| Measure | Black River | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Alcona County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 14.0% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 306 Mbps | bottom 14% | 615 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 3.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 27% | 11% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 48% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 70% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,210 | bottom 27% | $57,688 | $82,590 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 7% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Black River, against 14.0% across Alcona County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Black River are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,210 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Black River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Black River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Black River, MI.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Black River?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Black River, MI
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Black River homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Black River, MI
Availability:
84.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.7% of Black River homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Black River, MI
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Black River homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Black River, MI
Availability:
14.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Black River homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Ridge Tower Network Fixed Wireless in Black River, MI
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Ridge Tower Network offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.9% of Black River homes. Across the city, Ridge Tower Network Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Black River?
Spectrum Cable in Black River, MI
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 24.3% of Black River homes. Across the city, 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 Black River?
Frontier DSL in Black River, MI
Availability:
27.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 27.3% of Black River homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Black River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Black River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Black River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Black River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48721 | 454 | 0.0% | 158 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 23/100 |
How Black River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Black River that have their own pages are all within 20 miles. Among them, Alpena has the most homes with fiber (20.9%) and Spruce the fewest (0.0%); Black River has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River (this page) | 622 | 0.0% | 306 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 24/100 |
| Alpena | 18,568 | 20.9% | 1,450 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Ossineke | 2,358 | 7.0% | 997 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Harrisville | 2,303 | 14.6% | 803 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 22/100 |
| Hubbard Lake | 1,863 | 15.9% | 783 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Black River?
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, Verizon 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 Black River
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Ridge Tower Network | 250 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Black River Internet Providers
Based on 108 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Black River residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Michigan, with 2.67 out of 5 stars and 27.3% coverage in Black River.
At a national level, based on 4350 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 Black River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Black River, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Black River Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Tower Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Black River
Based on data reported by Black River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Black River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 84 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 | Black River Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Tower Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Black River?
Of the providers in Black River, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Black River 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.67 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Black River, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Black River
| ISP / Tech Type | Black River Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Ridge Tower Network | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Black River?
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 Black River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. 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 Black River is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Black River, available to 93.1% 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.