10 Best Internet Providers in Traverse City, MI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City, MI?

Point Broadband is the best internet provider in Traverse City based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Point Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Traverse City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Point Broadband is an option for 10.09% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Traverse City, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Traverse City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Traverse City Internet Providers

Based on 96 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Point Broadband is the best internet service provider for Traverse City residents. Point Broadband was rated at an average of 4.50 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 96.9% coverage in Traverse City.

At a national level, based on 3789 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AcenTek is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Traverse City?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Point Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum, WNM Communications, and Point Broadband 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 Traverse City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AcenTek	1,000 Mbps
	Point Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	WNM Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	80 Mbps
	186networks	75 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Traverse City

Based on data reported by Traverse City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum, WNM Communications, and Point Broadband. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Traverse City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Point Broadband. This indicates Point Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Traverse City?

Michigan customers rate Point Broadband 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.

Point Broadband received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Traverse City customers with an average price rating of 4.29 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Traverse City

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

Traverse City ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Traverse City	Michigan	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Traverse City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	31.97%	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.	995 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 Traverse City.	5.7	6.5	6.8

 

Traverse City Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Traverse City	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.	2.3	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.	14%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	79%	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.	79%	73%	76%

Traverse City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Traverse City is C, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Traverse City is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Traverse City have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Traverse City 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.

92% of Traverse City households have an internet connection despite having 99.72% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 4% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Traverse City 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 Traverse City?

How Much Speed does a Traverse City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Traverse City is 2.3, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Traverse City's average household income is $84,420 which is higher than the Michigan average of $80,476 and higher than 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.

Traverse City also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Traverse City has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Traverse City households are more technology-engaged. 95% 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.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Traverse City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Traverse City?

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 Traverse City is Point Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum, WNM Communications, and Point Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Point Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Traverse City is Point Broadband.
• HughesNet, Viasat, and Spectrum has the broadest coverage in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Traverse City 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 Traverse City's C ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.