14 Best Internet Providers in Howard City, MI
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Howard City ISP Report Card | C |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 842 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Howard City Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Howard City has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Howard City.
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Howard City has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Howard City.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
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Cable
Frontier
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Point Broadband
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Truestream
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Customer Rating
Fiber
Above are the top 4 providers in Howard City, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Howard City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Howard City, MI?
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet provider in Howard City based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Howard City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is an option for 3.89% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Howard City, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Howard City
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Howard City Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Howard City Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum |  (1) | (47) |  (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NCATS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 104 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Howard City residents. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Truestream wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 25.1% coverage in Howard City.
At a national level, based on 3875 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Truestream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Howard City?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howard City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, Truestream, and HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative 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 Howard City
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Truestream | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Point Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Newaygo County Advanced Technology Services (NCATS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| CMS Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Michwave Technologies | 50 Mbps | ||
| WNM Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howard City
| ISP / Tech Type | Howard City Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NCATS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Howard City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum, Truestream, and HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Howard City. 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 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 Howard City?
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 Howard City customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Howard City, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Howard City
| ISP / Tech Type | Howard City Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Michwave Technologies | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| NCATS | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| CMS Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Howard City 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 Howard City below, including the metrics used and how Howard City compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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Howard City | Michigan | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Howard City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 46.65% | 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. | 842 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 Howard City. | 5.9 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 86% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 56% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Howard City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Howard City is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Howard City is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Howard City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Howard City 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.
86% of Howard City households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Howard City 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 Howard City?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Howard City Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Howard City is 2.7, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Howard City's average household income is $73,323 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and about average for 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.
Howard City also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 7% 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 Howard City has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Howard City households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howard City?
Point Broadband Fiber in Howard City, MI
Availability:
27.1%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 27.1% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Truestream Fiber in Howard City, MI
Availability:
25.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Truestream offers Fiber service to 25.1% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Truestream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber in Howard City, MI
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Howard City homes. Across the city, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howard City?
Spectrum Cable in Howard City, MI
Availability:
64.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.8% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Howard City?
Frontier DSL in Howard City, MI
Availability:
48.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 48.9% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
WNM Communications DSL in Howard City, MI
Availability:
11.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
WNM Communications offers DSL service to 11.1% of Howard City homes. Across the city, WNM Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 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 3.0, with an average of 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink DSL in Howard City, MI
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.4% of Howard City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 20 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Howard City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Howard City, MI
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.4% of Howard City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 20 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Howard City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Howard City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Howard City homes. Across the city, 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Point Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.4% of Howard City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
48.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.4% of Howard City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
42.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.6% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
33.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Michwave Technologies offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.8% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Michwave Technologies Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
CMS Internet Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
18.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
CMS Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.6% of Howard City homes. Across the city, CMS Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
12.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.4% of Howard City homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
NCATS Fixed Wireless in Howard City, MI
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Newaygo County Advanced Technology Services (NCATS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Howard City homes. Across the city, NCATS Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Howard City?
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 Howard City is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, Truestream, and 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 Howard City is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howard City, 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 Howard City compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Howard City 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 Howard City's C ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100