Best Internet Providers in Kalkaska County, MI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County.
Ranks compare Kalkaska County with the 83 Michigan counties.
The Best Internet in Kalkaska County, MI at a Glance
Kalkaska County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Truestream
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
186networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Kalkaska County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kalkaska County, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Kalkaska County based on 112 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County
- Truestream - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- 186networks - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- 186networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Bug Tussel Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Kalkaska County Compares to the Rest of Michigan
Kalkaska County's report card score is tied 54th of 83 and its connectivity index is tied 65th of 83.
| Measure | Kalkaska County | Rank among Michigan counties | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.5% | 27th of 83 | 49.6% | 71.5% | Presque Isle County (98.2%) |
| Average top speed | 952 Mbps | 61st of 83 | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Allegan County (5,539 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | Tied 52nd 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 | 2.3 | Tied 46th of 83 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Montcalm County (2.8) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 57th of 83 | 14% | 15% | Washtenaw County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 17th of 83 | 95% | 96% | Ottawa County and Washtenaw County (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 36th of 83 | 91% | 91% | Oakland County (95%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 51% | Tied 73rd of 83 | 73% | 76% | Oakland County (84%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 51st of 83 | 79% | 81% | Washtenaw County (89%) |
| Median household income | $68,275 | 39th of 83 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Oakland County ($114,671) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 50th of 83 | 15% | 16% | Houghton County (29%) |
Fiber reaches 68.5% of homes in Kalkaska County, against 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Kalkaska County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,275 (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 Kalkaska County Compares to Its Neighbors
Kalkaska County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Missaukee County has the most homes with fiber (83.1%) and Roscommon County the fewest (12.9%); Kalkaska County has 68.5%.
Map of Kalkaska County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Kalkaska County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska County (this page) | 17,939 | 68.5% | 952 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 32/100 |
| Grand Traverse County | 95,238 | 31.9% | 974 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 66/100 |
| Wexford County | 33,673 | 39.7% | 931 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 41/100 |
| Otsego County | 25,091 | 72.1% | 993 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 52/100 |
| Roscommon County | 23,459 | 12.9% | 991 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Antrim County | 23,431 | 62.6% | 983 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 45/100 |
| Missaukee County | 15,052 | 83.1% | 1,067 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Crawford County | 12,988 | 60.5% | 2,421 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 36/100 |
Internet in Kalkaska County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 31.2% of homes in Fife Lake to 95.4% in South Boardman; by ZIP code, from 46.3% in 49633 (Fife Lake) to 99.6% in 49680 (South Boardman). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Kalkaska County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalkaska | 7,330 | 51.9% | 983 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 29/100 |
| Rapid City | 3,303 | 85.1% | 1,006 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| Fife Lake | 3,218 | 31.2% | 683 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 28/100 |
| South Boardman | 2,298 | 95.4% | 962 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 46/100 |
| Spencer | 736 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| Torch River | 571 | 83.5% | 1,020 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 60/100 |
| Lodi | 394 | 89.3% | 963 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 28/100 |
| O'neil | 226 | 96.0% | 966 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 19/100 |
ZIP codes in Kalkaska County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49646 (Kalkaska) | 8,657 | 55.8% | 969 Mbps | 5.8 | C | 27/100 |
| 49633 (Fife Lake) | 3,987 | 46.3% | 771 Mbps | 3.8 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 49676 (Rapid City) | 3,578 | 83.8% | 1,014 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| 49680 (South Boardman) | 1,952 | 99.6% | 996 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kalkaska County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Truestream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum and Truestream 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 Kalkaska County
| 186networks | 1,024 |
|---|---|
| Truestream | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Bug Tussel Wireless | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Kalkaska County Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Kalkaska County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Truestream wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 56.8% coverage in Kalkaska County.
At a national level, based on 4355 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 Kalkaska County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kalkaska County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalkaska County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truestream | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (3) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kalkaska County
Based on data reported by Kalkaska County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum and Truestream. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Kalkaska 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Truestream. This indicates Truestream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalkaska County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truestream | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kalkaska County?
Of the providers in Kalkaska County, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kalkaska 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. Truestream is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Kalkaska County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kalkaska County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kalkaska County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Truestream | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Bug Tussel Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Kalkaska County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kalkaska County?
Truestream Fiber in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Truestream offers Fiber service to 56.8% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Truestream Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
186networks Fiber in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
19.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,024 Mbps
186networks offers Fiber service to 19.1% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, 186networks Fiber has speeds up to 1,024 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 4.7% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kalkaska County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.7% of Kalkaska 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 49 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 8.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
198 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 198 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
186networks Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
57.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
186networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.8% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, 186networks Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
53.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 27 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Bug Tussel Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Bug Tussel Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kalkaska County?
Spectrum Cable in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
50.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 50.6% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kalkaska County?
AcenTek DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AcenTek offers DSL service to 17.8% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, AcenTek DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with 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.
EarthLink DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 15.4% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 15.4% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Kalkaska County, MI
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
15 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.6% of Kalkaska County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 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 1.3 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Truestream. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Truestream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Kalkaska County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kalkaska County, available to 89.7% 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.