Best Internet Providers in Chelsea, MI
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Chelsea, MI
Chelsea has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Chelsea.
Ranks compare Chelsea with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Chelsea, MI at a Glance
Chelsea Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Midwest Energy & Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Chelsea ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Chelsea, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Chelsea 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 Chelsea, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea
- ACD.net - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Midwest Energy & Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rural Reach - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Air Advantage - fixed wireless coverage map
How Chelsea Compares to Places Its Size
Chelsea's report card score is in the bottom 39% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Chelsea | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Washtenaw County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 49.7% | bottom 25% | 49.1% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,195 Mbps | bottom 46% | 3,036 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | top 31% | 7.5 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 14% | 22% | 14% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 40% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 72% | bottom 34% | 81% | 73% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | top 29% | 89% | 79% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $100,746 | top 37% | $101,961 | $82,590 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 26% | 15% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 49.7% of homes in Chelsea, against 49.1% across Washtenaw County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Chelsea are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,746 (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 Chelsea
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications offers Fiber service to 30.5% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ACD.net Fiber in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ACD.net offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, ACD.net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
7.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 7.9% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
92.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
235 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.2% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 235 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.1% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
51.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.2% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Rural Reach Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
44.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rural Reach offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.7% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Rural Reach Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Air Advantage Fixed Wireless in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Air Advantage offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Air Advantage Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
XFINITY Cable in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
66.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,218 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 66.9% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,218 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Chelsea from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Cable in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 10.1% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Chelsea?
EarthLink DSL in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 84.6% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Chelsea from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Chelsea, MI
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 84.6% of Chelsea homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Chelsea from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Chelsea by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Chelsea has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Chelsea
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Chelsea
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48118 | 13,538 | 56.5% | 2,479 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 61/100 |
How Chelsea Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Chelsea that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Waterloo has the most homes with fiber (98.5%) and Dexter the fewest (50.8%); Chelsea has 49.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea (this page) | 11,816 | 49.7% | 2,195 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Dexter | 15,990 | 50.8% | 1,558 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 82/100 |
| Grass Lake | 6,989 | 82.6% | 3,740 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Gregory | 4,189 | 61.4% | 3,649 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Waterloo | 1,297 | 98.5% | 4,975 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Williamsville | 948 | 98.8% | 7,782 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 52/100 |
| Hell | 758 | 7.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 75/100 |
| Trist | 648 | 99.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 46/100 |
| Lima Center | 546 | 100.0% | 1,053 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Unadilla | 463 | 62.9% | 6,346 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Hudson Mills | 127 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Chelsea?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from XFINITY from Comcast.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Chelsea
| ACD.net | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Mercury Broadband | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rural Reach | 25 |
| Air Advantage | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Chelsea Internet Providers
Based on 226 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Chelsea residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midwest Energy & Communications wins for second-place in Michigan, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 30.5% coverage in Chelsea.
At a national level, based on 6559 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 Chelsea Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Chelsea, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chelsea Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Chelsea
Based on data reported by Chelsea ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Chelsea. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,218 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Chelsea Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Chelsea?
Of the providers in Chelsea, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Chelsea 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Chelsea, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Chelsea
| ISP / Tech Type | Chelsea Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Rural Reach | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
A Chelsea, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 29, 2025 Christine K
Spectrum Fiber
June 16, 2023 For the most part I don't have any real issues with spectrum. Recently we had a power outage that lasted about 4 hours, but the internet stayed out for two days. That was super frustrating. Usually the internet only stays out about ad long as the power does. However, I have never had any problem with internet speed - I'm super happy on that account. I'd like for the price to be cheaper, but since spectrum is the only internet provider in my area, they can really do whatever they want.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Chelsea?
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 Chelsea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Chelsea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Chelsea, available to 93.4% 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.