8 Best Internet Providers in Lacey, MI

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lacey, MI?

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Lacey based on 51 Michigan customer reviews, and HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lacey, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lacey

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lacey Internet Providers

Based on 51 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Lacey residents. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. MEI Telecom Services wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 35.3% coverage in Lacey.

At a national level, based on 1979 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.50 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lacey?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Lacey, the fastest internet in the city comes from HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lacey

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Barry County Telephone Company	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	MEI Telecom Services	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lacey

Based on data reported by Lacey ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lacey. 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.

However, 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 Lacey?

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. MEI Telecom Services is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lacey customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lacey

Lacey 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 Lacey below, including the metrics used and how Lacey compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.

Lacey ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Lacey	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lacey that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	53.64%	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.	609 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 Lacey.	4.2	6.5	6.8

 

Lacey Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lacey	Michigan	USA
	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.	2.9	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.	9%	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.	90%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	83%	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.	42%	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.	42%	73%	76%

Lacey ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lacey is C-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lacey is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lacey have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lacey 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.

83% of Lacey households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% 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 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 42% subscribe to it. A very low number of Lacey 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 Lacey?

How Much Speed does a Lacey Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lacey is 2.9, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lacey's average household income is $76,077 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.

Lacey also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 9% 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 Lacey has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lacey households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lacey?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lacey?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lacey, MI.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lacey?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lacey?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Lacey?

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 Lacey is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be 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 Lacey is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Barry County Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Lacey, 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 Lacey compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lacey 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 Lacey's C- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.