7 Best Internet Providers in Dowling, MI

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

MEI Telecom Services is the highest-rated internet provider in Dowling based on 50 Michigan customer reviews, and MEI Telecom Services 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 Dowling, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dowling

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

Based on 50 reviews from Michigan internet customers, MEI Telecom Services is the best internet service provider for Dowling residents. MEI Telecom Services was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.21 out of 5 stars and 98.0% coverage in Dowling.

At a national level, based on 1977 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, MEI Telecom Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dowling?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MEI Telecom Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Barry County Telephone Company 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 Dowling

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MEI Telecom Services	1,000 Mbps
	Barry County Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dowling

Based on data reported by Dowling ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Barry County Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dowling. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 496 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MEI Telecom Services. This indicates MEI Telecom Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dowling?

Michigan customers rate MEI Telecom Services 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.

MEI Telecom Services received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dowling customers with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Dowling

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

Dowling ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Dowling	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dowling that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	53.92%	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.	643 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 Dowling.	4.9	6.5	6.8

 

Dowling Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dowling	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.	3.0	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.	6%	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.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	84%	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.	49%	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.	49%	73%	76%

Dowling ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dowling is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dowling is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dowling have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dowling 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.

84% of Dowling households have an internet connection despite having 99.33% availability. 49% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 49% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 49% subscribe to it. A low number of Dowling 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 Dowling?

How Much Speed does a Dowling Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dowling is 3.0, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Dowling's average household income is $78,129 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Dowling also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 6% 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 Dowling has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dowling households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dowling?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dowling?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dowling?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dowling?

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 Dowling is MEI Telecom Services.
• The fastest internet provider should be Barry County Telephone Company. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MEI Telecom Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dowling is MEI Telecom Services.
• T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dowling, 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 Dowling compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dowling 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 Dowling's C- ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.