Best Internet Providers in Sand River, MI
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sand River, MI
Sand River has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Sand River.
Ranks compare Sand River with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sand River, MI at a Glance
Sand River Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EAN
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Sand River ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sand River, MI?
TDS is the best internet provider in Sand River based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, TDS had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Sand River, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. TDS is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Sand River?
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 Sand River
How Sand River Compares to Places Its Size
Sand River's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.
| Measure | Sand River | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Alger County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 34.4% | bottom 35% | 69.2% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 376 Mbps | bottom 16% | 666 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.4 | bottom 7% | 2.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | top 16% | 74% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 77% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,333 | top 50% | $59,526 | $82,590 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 11% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 34.4% of homes in Sand River, against 69.2% across Alger County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Sand River are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,333 (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 Sand River
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sand River?
TDS Fiber in Sand River, MI
Availability:
34.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 34.4% of Sand River homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sand River?
EAN Fixed Wireless in Sand River, MI
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EAN offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Sand River homes. Across the city, EAN Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sand River?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Sand River, MI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sand River?
TDS DSL in Sand River, MI
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 99.4% of Sand River homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Internet in Sand River by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Sand River has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sand River
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sand River
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49822 | 237 | 5.1% | 102 Mbps | 1.1 | D- | 58/100 |
How Sand River Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sand River that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Skandia has the most homes with fiber (17.4%) and Mangum the fewest (0.0%); Sand River has 34.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand River (this page) | 163 | 34.4% | 376 Mbps | 1.4 | D- | 51/100 |
| Mangum | 1,354 | 0.0% | 878 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Skandia | 1,152 | 17.4% | 533 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 51/100 |
| Chatham | 724 | 3.6% | 550 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 54/100 |
| Green Garden | 681 | 0.7% | 787 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Au Train | 419 | 26.0% | 898 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 59/100 |
| Dukes | 251 | 43.0% | 655 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 56/100 |
| Rumely | 228 | 2.2% | 70 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 56/100 |
| Eben Junction | 191 | 0.0% | 660 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 53/100 |
| Lawson | 184 | 0.0% | 71 Mbps | 1.9 | F | 57/100 |
| Deerton | 131 | 2.3% | 71 Mbps | 1.5 | F | 59/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sand River?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from TDS.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Sand River
| TDS | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| EAN | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Sand River. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Sand River Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from Michigan internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for Sand River residents. TDS was rated at an average of 1.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 39 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, TDS is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.10 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Sand River Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sand River, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand River Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) |  (2) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Sand River
Based on data reported by Sand River ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Sand River. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 376 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with TDS. This indicates TDS reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand River Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) |  (2) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Sand River?
Of the providers in Sand River, customers rate TDS the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sand River 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.
TDS is rated 2.00 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Sand River, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sand River
| ISP / Tech Type | Sand River Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDS | (0) |  (2) | (39) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EAN | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Michigan
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
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.
Michael R
Truestream Fiber
June 08, 2026 We are very satisfied with our internet provider. They have been very easy to work with very help when we had questions at the start of the service. Since then, we have not lost service except for full power outages. The speed of our internet with the volume of devices we have in the house is quite impressive and as is the performance of the various streaming services.
RS
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2026 Trying to get to talk to a human is practically impossible. There customer service is almost completed farmed out. Then I can't understand them and then they get mad and the whole call is a waste of time. When you first call, you get the computer lady talking to you. She has sometimes disconnected me. It is awful trying to get a human and then it doesn't get fixed. Plus, every month is a different bill.
Aaron M
Visible Cellular
June 01, 2026 I use Visible phone service as a hotspot (4G Cellular) to my other devices, and it works surprisingly well, in-fact it is faster than my parent's internet, which I believe is Starlink. However, the annoying part is the speed is capped, and not as fast as just using the phone itself, but it is still great. (I am on the base $25/mo plan)
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sand River?
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 Sand River is TDS.
- The fastest internet provider should be TDS. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, TDS may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Sand River is TDS.
- Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sand River, available to 100.0% 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.