12 Best Internet Providers in Leslie, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Leslie, 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 Leslie, MI?

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Leslie based on 178 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 Leslie, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Leslie

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

Based on 178 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Leslie residents. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Midwest Energy & Communications wins for second-place in Michigan, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 2.5% coverage in Leslie.

At a national level, based on 4327 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 Leslie?

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, 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 Leslie

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SURF Internet	8,000 Mbps
	WOW!	1,200 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,000 Mbps
	Midwest Energy & Communications	1,000 Mbps
	HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Great Lakes High Speed	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Leslie

Based on data reported by Leslie 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 Leslie. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,442 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 Leslie?

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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Leslie customers with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Leslie

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

Leslie ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Leslie	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Leslie that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	55.57%	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.	2,916 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 Leslie.	6.7	6.5	6.8

 

Leslie Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Leslie	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.	2.7	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.	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.	91%	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.	59%	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.	59%	73%	76%

Leslie ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Leslie is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Leslie is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Leslie have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Leslie 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.

91% of Leslie households have an internet connection despite having 99.64% availability. 59% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Leslie 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 Leslie?

How Much Speed does a Leslie Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Leslie is 2.7, which is larger than the Michigan average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Leslie's average household income is $81,868 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.

Leslie also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 12% 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 Leslie has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Leslie households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% 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 Leslie?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Leslie?

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

To see how Leslie 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 Leslie's B ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.