Best Internet Providers in Sterling Heights, MI
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Sterling Heights, MI
Sterling Heights has 6 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 Sterling Heights.
Ranks compare Sterling Heights with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Sterling Heights, MI at a Glance
Sterling Heights Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
WOW!
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Sterling Heights ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Sterling Heights, MI?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Sterling Heights based on 187 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 Sterling Heights?
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 Sterling Heights
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- WOW! - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Sterling Heights Compares to Places Its Size
Sterling Heights's report card score is tied 270th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 141st of 305.
| Measure | Sterling Heights | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Macomb County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 21.3% | 294th of 305 | 44.8% | 49.6% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,155 Mbps | 265th of 305 | 2,959 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 117th of 305 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | Tied 127th of 305 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 107th of 305 | 14% | 14% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 187th of 305 | 96% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | Tied 103rd of 305 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 159th of 305 | 79% | 73% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | Tied 161st of 305 | 81% | 79% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $85,006 | 171st of 305 | $86,367 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 203rd of 305 | 15% | 15% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 21.3% of homes in Sterling Heights, against 44.8% across Macomb County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Sterling Heights are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,006 (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 Sterling Heights
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Sterling Heights?
EarthLink Fiber in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,979 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 21.3% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,979 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 Sterling Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
21.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,979 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 21.3% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,979 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 Sterling Heights from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Sterling Heights?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 8.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Sterling Heights?
XFINITY Cable in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,620 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,620 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 148 Mbps throughout the city.
WOW! Cable in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
WOW! offers Cable service to 97.6% of Sterling Heights homes. Across the city, WOW! Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Sterling Heights?
EarthLink DSL in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 97.4% of Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Sterling Heights, MI
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 97.4% of Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Sterling Heights by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 12.2% of homes in 48312 to 26.0% in 48310. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Sterling Heights
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Sterling Heights
How Sterling Heights Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Sterling Heights that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Roseville has the most homes with fiber (96.5%) and Fraser the fewest (25.4%); Sterling Heights has 21.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights (this page) | 130,763 | 21.3% | 2,155 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 75/100 |
| Warren | 116,595 | 49.1% | 3,291 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 68/100 |
| Troy | 109,874 | 37.3% | 2,518 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 84/100 |
| Clinton Township | 100,149 | 40.2% | 2,727 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 60/100 |
| Utica | 90,754 | 35.9% | 2,671 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 71/100 |
| Roseville | 48,008 | 96.5% | 4,407 Mbps | 8.8 | A- | 58/100 |
| Madison Heights | 28,468 | 60.3% | 3,585 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 62/100 |
| Mount Clemens | 15,924 | 34.4% | 2,496 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 51/100 |
| Fraser | 14,726 | 25.4% | 2,206 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 68/100 |
| Clawson | 11,438 | 61.8% | 3,286 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 72/100 |
| Center Line | 8,552 | 56.0% | 3,250 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Sterling Heights?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Sterling Heights
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| WOW! | 1,200 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Sterling Heights. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Sterling Heights Internet Providers
Based on 187 reviews from Michigan internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Sterling Heights 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 93.6% coverage in Sterling Heights.
At a national level, based on 4636 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 Sterling Heights Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Sterling Heights, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Heights Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOW! | (1) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (117) | (2379) | 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 Sterling Heights
Based on data reported by Sterling Heights ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Sterling Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,620 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 | Sterling Heights Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOW! | (1) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (117) | (2379) | 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 Sterling Heights?
Of the providers in Sterling Heights, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Sterling Heights
| ISP / Tech Type | Sterling Heights Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOW! | (1) | (17) | (33) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (117) | (2379) | 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
A Sterling Heights, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 31, 2026 Lynne T.
XFINITY Cable
May 24, 2023 Xfinity is a good provider of internet services. Generally speaking, the internet works well and is fast. Customer service has also helped well with upgrades and troubleshooting when I've called. I also like the app that helps show internet speeds and if there are problems.
carols
WOW! Cable
April 22, 2023 we have found wow (way out west) to be very affordable. Our outages are very few and when it does happen, it is not out for very long. They are very reliable.
A Sterling Heights, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 27, 2023 Xfinity attempts to lure you in with fast speeds and low pricing. Although their monthly internet prices are reasonable at first, the rates they give you are always only for a limited period and by the end of the year your monthly bill will have doubled. Their listed speeds never match up anywhere close to what you actually reach, and on top of that brief outages are a regular occurrence. Finding out how much upload speed you're paying for is nearly impossible, but when you finally do it will likely be one tenth or less than your download speed. Chances are high the only reason you'll actually use Xfinity is because they have a monopoly in your area, but if you have the opportunity to use almost any other provider you should strongly consider it before paying Xfinity a dime.
A Sterling Heights, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 01, 2023 Xfinity has been a great internet provider for my household. The speeds rarely drop and there aren't very many internet outages at all. The installation process was quick and the technician was very helpful. I'm very satisfied with the value that I receive considering what I pay.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Sterling Heights?
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 Sterling Heights is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Sterling Heights is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Sterling Heights, available to 99.9% 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.