10 Best Internet Providers in Houghton County, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Houghton County, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Houghton County, MI?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Houghton County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Houghton County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Houghton County Internet Providers

Based on 105 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Up.net is the best internet service provider for Houghton County residents. Up.net was rated at an average of 2.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 76.0% coverage in Houghton County.

At a national level, based on 4014 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Houghton County?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Houghton County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Up.net	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Pasty.net	45 Mbps
	WNM Communications	25 Mbps
	EAN	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Bug Tussel Wireless	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Houghton County

Based on data reported by Houghton County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum and Up.net. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Houghton 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.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Houghton County?

Michigan customers rate Up.net 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.

Up.net received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Houghton County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Houghton County

Houghton County 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 county 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 Houghton County below, including the metrics used and how Houghton County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.

Houghton County ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Houghton County	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Houghton County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	34.13%	49.56%	71.53%
	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.	893 Mbps	2,778 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Houghton County.	5.8	7.1	7.1

 

Houghton County Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Houghton County	Michigan	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	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.	11%	14%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	94%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	91%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	67%	73%	76%
	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.	70%	74%	77%

Houghton County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Houghton County is C-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Houghton County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Houghton County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Houghton County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

89% of Houghton County households have an internet connection despite having 98.44% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 70% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Houghton County 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 Counties Compare to Houghton County?

How Much Speed does a Houghton County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Houghton County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Houghton County’s average household income is $60,936 which is lower than the Michigan average of $82,590 and lower than the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Houghton County also has 29% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Michigan who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Houghton County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Houghton County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Houghton County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Houghton County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Houghton 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 Houghton County is Up.net.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Up.net. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Houghton County is Up.net.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Houghton County, 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 Houghton County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Houghton County 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 Houghton County’s C- ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Houghton County