10 Best Internet Providers in Lake Odessa, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lake Odessa, 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 Lake Odessa, MI?

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Lake Odessa based on 69 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 Lake Odessa, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lake Odessa

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lake Odessa Internet Providers

Based on 69 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Lake Odessa 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 1.8% coverage in Lake Odessa.

At a national level, based on 2035 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 Lake Odessa?

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, WOW! 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 Lake Odessa

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	WOW!	1,200 Mbps
	HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Point Broadband	200 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	SURF Internet	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	MEI Telecom Services	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lake Odessa

Based on data reported by Lake Odessa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through WOW!. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Lake Odessa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 Lake Odessa?

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 Lake Odessa customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Lake Odessa

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

Lake Odessa ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Odessa	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lake Odessa that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	28.64%	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.	1,072 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 Lake Odessa.	4.9	6.5	6.8

 

Lake Odessa Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lake Odessa	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.	12%	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.	92%	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.	58%	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.	58%	73%	76%

Lake Odessa ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lake Odessa is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lake Odessa is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lake Odessa have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lake Odessa 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 Lake Odessa households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of Lake Odessa 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 Lake Odessa?

How Much Speed does a Lake Odessa Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lake Odessa is 2.9, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Lake Odessa's average household income is $84,633 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and higher than 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.

Lake Odessa also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Lake Odessa has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Odessa households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% 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 Lake Odessa?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lake Odessa?

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 Lake Odessa is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be WOW!. 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 Lake Odessa is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• Viasat, Mercury Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lake Odessa, 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 Lake Odessa compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lake Odessa 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 Lake Odessa's C ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.