Best Internet Providers in Grand Traverse County, MI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Grand Traverse County.
Ranks compare Grand Traverse County with the 83 Michigan counties.
The Best Internet in Grand Traverse County, MI at a Glance
Grand Traverse County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
186networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Grand Traverse County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Grand Traverse County, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.62% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Grand Traverse County?
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 Grand Traverse County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- WNM Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- 186networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- 186networks - fiber coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AcenTek - dsl coverage map
How Grand Traverse County Compares to the Rest of Michigan
Grand Traverse County's report card score is tied 56th of 83 and its connectivity index is 7th of 83.
| Measure | Grand Traverse County | Rank among Michigan counties | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 31.9% | 66th of 83 | 49.6% | 71.5% | Presque Isle County (98.2%) |
| Average top speed | 974 Mbps | Tied 56th of 83 | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Allegan County (5,539 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | 32nd of 83 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Ingham County and Isabella County (8.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 29th of 83 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Montcalm County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 8th of 83 | 14% | 15% | Washtenaw County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 3rd of 83 | 95% | 96% | Ottawa County and Washtenaw County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 9th of 83 | 91% | 91% | Oakland County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 5th of 83 | 73% | 76% | Oakland County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 7th of 83 | 79% | 81% | Washtenaw County (89%) |
| Median household income | $86,853 | 8th of 83 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Oakland County ($114,671) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 17th of 83 | 15% | 16% | Houghton County (29%) |
Fiber reaches 31.9% of homes in Grand Traverse County, against 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Grand Traverse County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $86,853 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Grand Traverse County Compares to Its Neighbors
Grand Traverse County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Missaukee County has the most homes with fiber (83.1%) and Manistee County the fewest (26.2%); Grand Traverse County has 31.9%.
Map of Grand Traverse County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Grand Traverse County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse County (this page) | 95,238 | 31.9% | 974 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 66/100 |
| Wexford County | 33,673 | 39.7% | 931 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 41/100 |
| Manistee County | 25,032 | 26.2% | 786 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Antrim County | 23,431 | 62.6% | 983 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 45/100 |
| Leelanau County | 22,301 | 76.0% | 1,020 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 65/100 |
| Benzie County | 17,970 | 60.4% | 960 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 55/100 |
| Kalkaska County | 17,939 | 68.5% | 952 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 32/100 |
| Missaukee County | 15,052 | 83.1% | 1,067 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 28/100 |
Internet in Grand Traverse County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 18.1% of homes in Grawn to 36.8% in Summit City; by ZIP code, from 8.4% in 49685 (Traverse City) to 77.5% in 49620 (Buckley). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Grand Traverse County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City | 72,843 | 35.9% | 996 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 68/100 |
| Interlochen | 6,822 | 36.2% | 998 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 58/100 |
| Williamsburg | 5,553 | 34.8% | 984 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 64/100 |
| Kingsley | 4,897 | 34.7% | 854 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 51/100 |
| Grawn | 4,258 | 18.1% | 959 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 67/100 |
| Mayfield | 1,852 | 31.9% | 957 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 67/100 |
| Summit City | 1,309 | 36.8% | 787 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Yuba | 715 | 59.3% | 968 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 70/100 |
| Old Mission | 698 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 73/100 |
| Karlin | 668 | 81.4% | 934 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 50/100 |
| Monroe Center | 570 | 9.1% | 667 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 51/100 |
| Bates | 564 | 9.0% | 913 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Acme | 520 | 20.0% | 993 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 82/100 |
ZIP codes in Grand Traverse County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49686 (Traverse City) | 29,595 | 40.2% | 993 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 62/100 |
| 49684 (Traverse City) | 29,577 | 50.0% | 998 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 70/100 |
| 49685 (Traverse City) | 12,862 | 8.4% | 996 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 74/100 |
| 49643 (Interlochen) | 7,426 | 40.1% | 999 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 59/100 |
| 49649 (Kingsley) | 7,014 | 31.7% | 831 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 53/100 |
| 49690 (Williamsburg) | 6,403 | 32.2% | 980 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 67/100 |
| 49696 (Traverse City) | 5,895 | 19.4% | 995 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 82/100 |
| 49637 (Grawn) | 3,978 | 22.2% | 962 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 66/100 |
| 49620 (Buckley) | 2,586 | 77.5% | 837 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 55/100 |
| 49666 (Mayfield) | 21 | 0.0% | 817 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Grand Traverse County?
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, Spectrum 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 Grand Traverse County
| 186networks | 1,024 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| WNM Communications | 1,000 |
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Grand Traverse County Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Grand Traverse County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 87.9% coverage in Grand Traverse County.
At a national level, based on 4269 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 Grand Traverse County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Grand Traverse County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Grand Traverse County
Based on data reported by Grand Traverse County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Grand Traverse County. 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 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 | Grand Traverse County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Grand Traverse County?
Of the providers in Grand Traverse County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Grand Traverse County
| ISP / Tech Type | Grand Traverse County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Grand Traverse County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Grand Traverse County?
Spectrum Fiber in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 16.2% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
WNM Communications Fiber in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WNM Communications offers Fiber service to 11.7% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, WNM Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, AcenTek Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
186networks Fiber in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,024 Mbps
186networks offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, 186networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,024 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Grand Traverse County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 71 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
87.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.0% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
85.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.1% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the county.
186networks Fixed Wireless in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
186networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, 186networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Grand Traverse County?
Spectrum Cable in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
94.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 94.5% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Grand Traverse County?
EarthLink DSL in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 21.9% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Grand Traverse County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 21.9% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Grand Traverse County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
13.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 13.7% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 10, with an average of 2.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AcenTek DSL in Grand Traverse County, MI
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AcenTek offers DSL service to 1.1% of Grand Traverse County homes. Across the county, AcenTek DSL has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Grand Traverse County?
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 Grand Traverse County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. 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 Grand Traverse County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Grand Traverse County, available to 96.6% 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.