10 Best Internet Providers in Paw Paw, MI

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

Midwest Energy & Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Paw Paw based on 164 Michigan customer reviews, and Midwest Energy & Communications 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 Paw Paw, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Paw Paw

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

Based on 164 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Midwest Energy & Communications is the best internet service provider for Paw Paw residents. Midwest Energy & Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.21 out of 5 stars and 93.4% coverage in Paw Paw.

At a national level, based on 4402 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Midwest Energy & Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Paw Paw?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Midwest Energy & Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, MetroNet 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 Paw Paw

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	MetroNet	5,120 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Midwest Energy & Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Bloomingdale Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 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 Paw Paw

Based on data reported by Paw Paw ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Paw Paw. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 Midwest Energy & Communications. This indicates Midwest Energy & Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Paw Paw?

Michigan customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.29 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Midwest Energy & Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Paw Paw customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Paw Paw

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

Paw Paw ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Paw Paw	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Paw Paw that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	88.94%	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.	1,830 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 Paw Paw.	5.8	6.5	6.8

 

Paw Paw Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Paw Paw	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.	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.	96%	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.	69%	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.	69%	73%	76%

Paw Paw ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Paw Paw is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Paw Paw is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Paw Paw have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw households have an internet connection despite having 99.92% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw?

How Much Speed does a Paw Paw Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Paw Paw is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Paw Paw's average household income is $76,543 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.

Paw Paw 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, 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 Paw Paw has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Paw Paw households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% 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.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Paw Paw?

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 Paw Paw is Midwest Energy & Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Midwest Energy & Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Paw Paw is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the broadest coverage in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw's B ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.