9 Best Internet Providers in Crystal, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Crystal, 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 Crystal, MI?

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Crystal based on 53 Michigan customer reviews, and HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Crystal, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Crystal

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Crystal Internet Providers

Based on 53 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Crystal residents. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Point Broadband wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Crystal.

At a national level, based on 2195 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Crystal?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Crystal, the fastest internet in the city comes from HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Crystal

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	CMS Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Point Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Crystal

Based on data reported by Crystal ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Crystal. 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 HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. This indicates HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Crystal?

Michigan customers rate HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative 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.

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Point Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Crystal customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Crystal

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

Crystal ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Crystal	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Crystal that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	93.47%	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.	954 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 Crystal.	6.6	6.5	6.8

 

Crystal Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Crystal	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.	2.6	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.	4%	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.	86%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	78%	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.	57%	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.	57%	73%	76%

Crystal ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Crystal is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Crystal is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Crystal have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Crystal 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.

78% of Crystal households have an internet connection despite having 99.54% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 57% subscribe to it. A low number of Crystal 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 Crystal?

How Much Speed does a Crystal Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Crystal is 2.6, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Crystal's average household income is $64,409 which is about average for the Michigan average of $80,476 and 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.

Crystal also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 4% 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 Crystal has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Crystal households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 82% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Crystal?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Crystal?

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 Crystal is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Crystal is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• HughesNet, Point Broadband, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Crystal, 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 Crystal compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Crystal 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 Crystal's B ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.