14 Best Internet Providers in Ingham County, MI
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| Ingham County ISP Report Card | B+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 4,395 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Ingham County Customer Ratings | 16 |
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.
Ingham County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Ingham County.
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Ingham County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Ingham County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ingham County, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Ingham County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ingham County, MI?
ACD.net is the best internet provider in Ingham County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, ACD.net had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ingham County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, ACD.net is an option for 4.26% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ingham County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ingham County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ingham County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ingham County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| ACD.net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (11) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (2) | (4) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | 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 | ||
| Great Lakes High Speed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 183 reviews from Michigan internet customers, ACD.net is the best internet service provider for Ingham County residents. ACD.net was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative wins for second-place in Michigan, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.8% coverage in Ingham County.
At a national level, based on 4366 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SURF Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.96 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ingham County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Ingham County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by ACD.net. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Ingham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| SURF Internet | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| WOW! | 1,200 Mbps | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| ACD.net | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Great Lakes High Speed | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ingham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ingham County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| ACD.net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (2) | (4) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (11) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | 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 | ||
| Great Lakes High Speed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ingham County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ingham County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 ACD.net. This indicates ACD.net reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ingham County?
Michigan customers rate ACD.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.
ACD.net received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ingham County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ingham County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ingham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ingham County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| ACD.net | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (11) | (109) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (2) | (4) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| WOW! | (0) | (13) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (8) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (3) | (17) | 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 | ||
| Great Lakes High Speed | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ingham 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 Ingham County below, including the metrics used and how Ingham County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ingham County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 76.70% | 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. | 4,395 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 Ingham County. | 7.8 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 15% | 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. | 90% | 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. | 76% | 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. | 81% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ingham County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ingham County is B+, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ingham County is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ingham County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ingham 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.
90% of Ingham County households have an internet connection despite having 94.62% availability. 76% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% 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 76% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 81% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Ingham 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 Ingham County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ingham County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ingham County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ingham County's average household income is $74,351 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Ingham County also has 25% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Ingham County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ingham County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ingham County?
MetroNet Fiber in Ingham County, MI
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 61.6% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Ingham County, MI
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 35.6% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,968 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 Ingham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Ingham County, MI
AT&T offers Fiber service to 35.6% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,968 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Ingham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Surf Fiber in Ingham County, MI
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 5.5% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber has speeds up to 7,883 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. Surf Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ingham County from Surf in terms of customer satisfaction.
ACD.net Fiber in Ingham County, MI
ACD.net offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, ACD.net Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Ingham County, MI
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,959 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ingham County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber in Ingham County, MI
HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Ingham County, MI
Midwest Energy & Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Midwest Energy & Communications 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 Ingham County?
XFINITY Cable in Ingham County, MI
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 81.6% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,410 Mbps, with speeds from 500 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 92 Mbps throughout the county.
WOW! Cable in Ingham County, MI
WOW! offers Cable service to 14.7% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,194 Mbps, with speeds from 550 Mpbs up to 1,200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ingham County?
EarthLink DSL in Ingham County, MI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 77.5% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Ingham County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Ingham County, MI
AT&T offers DSL service to 77.5% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 64 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 13 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ingham County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Ingham County, MI
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.1% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 41 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ingham County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ingham County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.1% of Ingham 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 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.8% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.5% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.2% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Surf Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
SURF Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.4% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Surf Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Great Lakes High Speed Fixed Wireless in Ingham County, MI
Great Lakes High Speed offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.1% of Ingham County homes. Across the county, Great Lakes High Speed Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ingham 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 Ingham County is ACD.net.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ACD.net may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ingham County is ACD.net.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ingham 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 Ingham County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ingham 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 Ingham County's B+ ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
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