Best Internet Providers in Howell, MI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Howell, MI
Howell has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Howell.
Ranks compare Howell with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Howell, MI at a Glance
Howell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Surf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Howell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Howell, MI?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Howell based on 246 Michigan customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Howell?
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 Howell
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- ACD.net - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- WOW! - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Howell Compares to Places Its Size
Howell's report card score is tied 535th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 330th of 749.
| Measure | Howell | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Livingston County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 54.6% | Tied 594th of 749 | 43.1% | 49.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,456 Mbps | 231st of 749 | 3,007 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | Tied 464th of 749 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 278th of 749 | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 291st of 749 | 17% | 14% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 320th of 749 | 81% | 73% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 305th of 749 | 87% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $104,329 | 298th of 749 | $109,259 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 13% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 54.6% of homes in Howell, against 43.1% across Livingston County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Howell are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $104,329 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Howell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Howell?
Surf Fiber in Howell, MI
Availability:
47.0%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
6,988 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 47.0% of Howell homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,988 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in Howell, MI
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,587 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Howell homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,587 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Howell from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Howell, MI
Availability:
14.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,587 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.2% of Howell homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,587 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Howell from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
ACD.net Fiber in Howell, MI
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ACD.net offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Howell homes. Across the city, ACD.net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
WOW! Fiber in Howell, MI
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
WOW! offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Howell homes. Across the city, WOW! Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Howell?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Howell, MI
Availability:
96.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.8% of Howell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Howell, MI
Availability:
83.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
232 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Howell homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 232 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Howell, MI
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Howell homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Howell, MI
Availability:
72.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.0% of Howell homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 6.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Howell, MI
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Howell homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Howell?
XFINITY Cable in Howell, MI
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,461 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 74.7% of Howell homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,461 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 105 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Howell, MI
Availability:
22.0%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 22.0% of Howell 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 Howell?
EarthLink DSL in Howell, MI
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.2% of Howell homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Howell from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Howell, MI
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.2% of Howell homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Howell from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Howell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Howell has 3 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Howell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Howell
How Howell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Howell that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Parkers Corners has the most homes with fiber (77.8%) and Hartland the fewest (0.0%); Howell has 54.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell (this page) | 60,638 | 54.6% | 4,456 Mbps | 7 | B | 75/100 |
| Brighton | 46,307 | 61.0% | 3,600 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 82/100 |
| Pinckney | 17,052 | 6.4% | 1,106 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 79/100 |
| Fowlerville | 13,176 | 72.5% | 3,055 Mbps | 6 | B- | 57/100 |
| Hartland | 7,591 | 0.0% | 1,484 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 75/100 |
| Lakeland | 2,288 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 73/100 |
| Parkers Corners | 1,695 | 77.8% | 862 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 50/100 |
| Parshallville | 1,537 | 37.0% | 1,372 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Pettysville | 916 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 85/100 |
| Deerfield Center | 815 | 15.1% | 1,569 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 56/100 |
| Cohoctah | 624 | 61.7% | 677 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Howell?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF Internet 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 Howell
| ACD.net | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| WOW! | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Mercury Broadband | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Howell Internet Providers
Based on 246 reviews from Michigan internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Howell residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 74.7% coverage in Howell.
At a national level, based on 6615 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 Howell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Howell, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howell Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| ACD.net |  (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (2) | (5) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Howell
Based on data reported by Howell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Howell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,988 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Howell Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (2) | (5) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Howell?
Of the providers in Howell, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Howell 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.
AT&T is rated 3.61 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Howell, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Howell
| ISP / Tech Type | Howell Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| ACD.net | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (2) | (5) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
A Howell, MI Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
October 28, 2025 DG
Surf Fiber
February 17, 2025 The distance to the access point and our house is about 1/4 mile. The cable keeps getting cut when my neighbor mows, they work on the road and this latest time when the were burying the cable after fixing it the last outage. It is getting to be frustrating.
A Howell, MI Customer
Surf Fiber
September 19, 2024 The distance to the access point and our house is about 1/4 mile. The cable keeps getting cut when my neighbor mows, they work on the road and this latest time when the were burying the cable after fixing it the last outage. It is getting to be frustrating.
A Howell, MI Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
April 01, 2023 My service provider is okish. At times I have service shut off for no reason. Overall though I'd suggest my provider to other people.
A Howell, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
February 12, 2023 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Howell?
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 Howell is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Howell is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Howell, available to 96.8% 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.