Best Internet Providers in St. James, MI
All 1 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in St. James, MI
St. James has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in St. James.
Ranks compare St. James with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in St. James, MI at a Glance
St. James Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
TDS
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 St. James ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. James, MI?
TDS is the best internet provider in St. James 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 St. James, 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 St. James?
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 St. James
How St. James Compares to Places Its Size
St. James's report card score is in the bottom 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | St. James | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Charlevoix County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 40.6% | bottom 38% | 64.6% | 49.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,265 Mbps | top 11% | 1,044 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.1 | bottom 4% | 5.6 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 26% | top 5% | 13% | 14% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 73% | 73% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 27% | 78% | 79% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,938 | top 39% | $78,412 | $82,590 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 10% | 15% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 40.6% of homes in St. James, against 64.6% across Charlevoix County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in St. James are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 26% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,938 (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 St. James
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. James?
TDS Fiber in St. James, MI
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
TDS offers Fiber service to 40.6% of St. James homes. Across the city, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. James?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in St. James, MI.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. James?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in St. James, MI.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. James?
TDS DSL in St. James, MI
Availability:
71.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
TDS offers DSL service to 71.9% of St. James homes. Across the city, TDS DSL has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet in St. James by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in St. James
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in St. James
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How St. James Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to St. James that have their own pages are all within 32 miles. Among them, Middle Village has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Beaver Island the fewest (40.5%); St. James has 40.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James (this page) | 96 | 40.6% | 3,265 Mbps | 1.1 | C- | 42/100 |
| Gulliver | 925 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Engadine | 817 | 98.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Burgess | 610 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 68/100 |
| Beaver Island | 432 | 40.5% | 3,463 Mbps | 1.2 | C- | 44/100 |
| Naubinway | 422 | 73.0% | 743 Mbps | 2.8 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Gould City | 419 | 98.8% | 996 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 18/100 |
| Middle Village | 394 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Cross Village | 279 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 51/100 |
| Gilchrist | 124 | 84.7% | 848 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 21/100 |
| Brevort | 90 | 91.1% | 913 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. James?
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 St. James
| TDS | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for St. James Internet Providers
Based on 2 reviews from Michigan internet customers, TDS is the best internet service provider for St. James 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 St. James Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in St. James, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | St. James 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. James
Based on data reported by St. James ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through TDS. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in St. James. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,265 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 | St. James 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. James?
Of the providers in St. James, customers rate TDS the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in St. James 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 St. James, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. James
| ISP / Tech Type | St. James 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 |
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 St. James?
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 St. James 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 St. James is TDS.
- Viasat, TDS, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in St. James, 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.
To compare the providers available at your exact address, use the address search above.