Best Internet Providers in Brethren, MI
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brethren, MI
Brethren has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Brethren.
Ranks compare Brethren with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Brethren, MI at a Glance
Brethren Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
KALTELCO
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Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
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Fiber
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
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 Brethren ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brethren, MI?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Brethren based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Brethren, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 40.99% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Brethren?
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.
How Brethren Compares to Places Its Size
Brethren's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 27%.
| Measure | Brethren | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Manistee County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.0% | bottom 22% | 26.2% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 46 Mbps | bottom 3% | 786 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.5 | bottom 8% | 4.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 11% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 59% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 73% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $51,557 | bottom 17% | $65,273 | $82,590 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 1.0% of homes in Brethren, against 26.2% across Manistee County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Brethren are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $51,557 (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 Brethren
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brethren?
Spectrum Fiber in Brethren, MI
Availability:
1.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.0% of Brethren homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Brethren?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brethren, MI
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Brethren homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brethren, MI
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Brethren homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brethren, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Brethren 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 Brethren, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Brethren homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brethren?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Brethren, MI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brethren?
KALTELCO DSL in Brethren, MI
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
KALTELCO offers DSL service to 92.5% of Brethren homes. Across the city, KALTELCO DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in Brethren by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Brethren has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Brethren
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Brethren
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49619 | 1,075 | 4.5% | 79 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 27/100 |
How Brethren Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Brethren that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Bear Lake has the most homes with fiber (56.6%) and Kaleva the fewest (16.6%); Brethren has 1.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brethren (this page) | 971 | 1.0% | 46 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 29/100 |
| Bear Lake | 2,156 | 56.6% | 909 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 30/100 |
| Kaleva | 1,885 | 16.6% | 256 Mbps | 2.7 | D- | 36/100 |
| Wellston | 1,524 | 27.2% | 333 Mbps | 2.5 | D | 32/100 |
| Onekama | 1,033 | 23.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Copemish | 903 | 81.8% | 854 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 27/100 |
| Yuma | 412 | 93.2% | 983 Mbps | 3 | C | 32/100 |
| Pomona | 295 | 31.9% | 397 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 32/100 |
| Harrison Beach | 252 | 47.2% | 652 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Norwalk | 213 | 75.6% | 762 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 30/100 |
| Red Park | 102 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brethren?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Verizon.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Brethren
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| KALTELCO | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Brethren Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Brethren residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 3.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. KALTELCO wins for second-place in Michigan, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 92.5% coverage in Brethren.
At a national level, based on 4174 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Brethren Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brethren, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brethren 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 | ||
| KALTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brethren
Based on data reported by Brethren ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Brethren. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 48 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brethren 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 | ||
| KALTELCO | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brethren?
Of the providers in Brethren, customers rate KALTELCO the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brethren 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.
KALTELCO is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brethren, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brethren
| ISP / Tech Type | Brethren Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| KALTELCO | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 |
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 Brethren?
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 Brethren is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Brethren is KALTELCO.
- Viasat, KALTELCO, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Brethren, available to 92.5% 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.