8 Best Internet Providers in Maple Rapids, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Maple Rapids, 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 Maple Rapids, MI?

HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Maple Rapids based on 53 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 Maple Rapids, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Maple Rapids

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Maple Rapids Internet Providers

Based on 53 reviews from Michigan internet customers, HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Maple Rapids residents. HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Point Broadband wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 98.4% coverage in Maple Rapids.

At a national level, based on 2131 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 Maple Rapids?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Maple Rapids

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	CMS Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Point Broadband	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Maple Rapids

Based on data reported by Maple Rapids 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 Maple Rapids. 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 Maple Rapids?

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. Point Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Maple Rapids customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Maple Rapids

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

Maple Rapids ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Maple Rapids	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Maple Rapids that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.06%	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.	898 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 Maple Rapids.	4.4	6.5	6.8

 

Maple Rapids Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Maple Rapids	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.	2.5	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.	10%	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.	93%	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.	51%	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.	51%	73%	76%

Maple Rapids ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Maple Rapids is C, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Maple Rapids is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Maple Rapids have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Maple Rapids 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 Maple Rapids households have an internet connection despite having 99.12% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Maple Rapids 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 Maple Rapids?

How Much Speed does a Maple Rapids Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Maple Rapids is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Maple Rapids's average household income is $73,019 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.

Maple Rapids also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 10% 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 Maple Rapids has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Maple Rapids households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Maple Rapids?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Maple Rapids?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Maple Rapids?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Maple Rapids?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Maple Rapids?

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 Maple Rapids 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 Maple Rapids is HomeWorks Tri-County Electric Cooperative.
• HughesNet, Point Broadband, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Maple Rapids, 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 Maple Rapids compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Maple Rapids 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 Maple Rapids's C ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.