Best Internet Providers in Portage, MI
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Portage, MI
Portage has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Portage.
Ranks compare Portage with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Portage, MI at a Glance
Portage Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Portage ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Portage, MI?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Portage based on 228 Michigan customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Portage?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Portage
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Midwest Energy & Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Portage Compares to Places Its Size
Portage's report card score is tied 226th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 388th of 749.
| Measure | Portage | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Kalamazoo County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 77.6% | Tied 411th of 749 | 71.5% | 49.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 4,120 Mbps | 287th of 749 | 3,633 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.8 | Tied 120th of 749 | 8.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 456th of 749 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 15% | Tied 321st of 749 | 13% | 14% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | Tied 281st of 749 | 74% | 73% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 268th of 749 | 83% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $95,716 | 347th of 749 | $84,628 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 20% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 77.6% of homes in Portage, against 71.5% across Kalamazoo County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Portage are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 15% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $95,716 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Portage
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Portage?
Metronet Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
62.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 62.3% of Portage homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,944 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 62.2% of Portage homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,944 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Portage from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
62.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,944 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 62.2% of Portage homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,944 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Portage from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Midwest Energy & Communications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Portage homes. Across the city, Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
1,324 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 4.8% of Portage homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,324 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 68 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Portage from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Portage, MI
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Portage homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Portage?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Portage, MI
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Portage homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Portage, MI
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
205 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Portage homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 205 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Portage, MI
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Portage homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Portage, MI
Availability:
81.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.6% of Portage homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in Portage, MI
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.0% of Portage homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Portage?
Spectrum Cable in Portage, MI
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.6% of Portage homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Portage, MI
Availability:
18.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,584 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 18.7% of Portage homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,584 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 138 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Portage from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Portage?
EarthLink DSL in Portage, MI
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.5% of Portage homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Portage from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Portage, MI
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.5% of Portage homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 83 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Portage from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Portage by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Portage has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Portage
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Portage
How Portage Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Portage that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Westwood has the most homes with fiber (97.5%) and Scotts the fewest (55.3%); Portage has 77.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage (this page) | 52,083 | 77.6% | 4,120 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Kalamazoo | 139,652 | 72.9% | 3,748 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Westwood | 12,029 | 97.5% | 4,970 Mbps | 9 | A | 48/100 |
| Mattawan | 11,807 | 93.4% | 2,060 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Vicksburg | 10,398 | 80.0% | 2,912 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 63/100 |
| Eastwood | 6,368 | 84.0% | 4,238 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Schoolcraft | 5,311 | 95.2% | 3,353 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Scotts | 3,836 | 55.3% | 2,146 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 60/100 |
| Parchment | 2,057 | 76.9% | 4,110 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Flowerfield | 682 | 98.2% | 1,120 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Greater Galesburg | 605 | 81.5% | 1,994 Mbps | 8 | B | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Portage?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Portage
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| Mercury Broadband | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Portage Internet Providers
Based on 228 reviews from Michigan internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Portage residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.71 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Michigan, with 4.06 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Portage.
At a national level, based on 6633 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Portage Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Portage, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portage Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Portage
Based on data reported by Portage ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Portage. 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Portage Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (1) |  (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Portage?
Of the providers in Portage, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Portage where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Michigan or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T is rated 3.61 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.13 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Portage, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Portage
| ISP / Tech Type | Portage Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | (1) | (4) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Energy & Communications | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
Shelley M.
Spectrum Cable
May 05, 2026 I’ve been very disappointed with my internet service provider. There are frequent outages, and we often receive inaccurate messages (texts for example) claiming there is no outage when the service is clearly down. As someone who works from home, the unreliable connection forces me to reset the internet multiple times a day, disrupting my work. On top of that, the service is overpriced for the poor quality provided. I am actively looking for a new provider.
michelle k
Metronet Fiber
December 20, 2025 Have had Metronet for about 10 months now with minimal problems and no outages. We switched from charter and are quite happy with the results. We have better speed, and better service with a better price. Was worth the change.
Len
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber
June 15, 2023 Midwest Energy Communications is my ISP. They are the only fiber internet service in my community. I pay the same for there one gigabite service as I have been paying for my former 300 megabit from Comcast. So as you might guess I am very happy with this service.
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Att Fixed Cellular
November 10, 2026 Does not work at all for anything do not get this wifi provider
Anthony Pupa
WOW! Cable
September 07, 2026 20 year customer with good service. A storm knocked out service to entire Detroit region for 3 days. Still out but they say there are no outages reported. 15 neighbors on Facebook say otherwise. Customer service will setup a tech in a few days. It is illogical to say the problem is in our homes and NOT get this looked at now. Time to research new provider.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Portage?
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 Portage is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Portage is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Portage, available to 99.6% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.