Best Internet Providers in Traverse City, MI
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Traverse City.
Ranks compare Traverse City with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Traverse City, MI at a Glance
Traverse City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Traverse City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Traverse City, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Traverse City based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.41% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Traverse City?
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 Traverse City
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- WNM Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Point Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- 186networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- AcenTek - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Traverse City Compares to Places Its Size
Traverse City's report card score is tied 731st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 455th of 749.
| Measure | Traverse City | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Grand Traverse County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 35.9% | Tied 672nd of 749 | 31.9% | 49.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | 744th of 749 | 974 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | Tied 576th of 749 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 291st of 749 | 15% | 14% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 356th of 749 | 78% | 73% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 373rd of 749 | 83% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $87,563 | 417th of 749 | $86,853 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 511th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 35.9% of homes in Traverse City, against 31.9% across Grand Traverse County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Traverse City are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,563 (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 Traverse City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Traverse City?
WNM Communications Fiber in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
WNM Communications offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, WNM Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
14.5%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 14.5% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband Fiber in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
9.4%
Customer Rating:
(16)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Point Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.4% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, Point Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
AcenTek Fiber in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
AcenTek offers Fiber service to 2.4% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, AcenTek Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Traverse City?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Traverse City 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 Traverse City, MI
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.8% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
186networks Fixed Wireless in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
75.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
186networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.8% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, 186networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Traverse City?
Spectrum Cable in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.1% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Traverse City?
EarthLink DSL in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 21.9% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Traverse City from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
21.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 21.9% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Traverse City from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in Traverse City, MI
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 3.8% of Traverse City homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Traverse City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 8.4% of homes in 49685 to 50.0% in 49684. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Traverse City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Traverse City
How Traverse City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Traverse City that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Williamsburg has the most homes with fiber (34.8%) and Grawn the fewest (18.1%); Traverse City has 35.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traverse City (this page) | 72,843 | 35.9% | 996 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 68/100 |
| Williamsburg | 5,553 | 34.8% | 984 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 64/100 |
| Grawn | 4,258 | 18.1% | 959 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 67/100 |
| Mayfield | 1,852 | 31.9% | 957 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 67/100 |
| Yuba | 715 | 59.3% | 968 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 70/100 |
| Monroe Center | 570 | 9.1% | 667 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 51/100 |
| Bates | 564 | 9.0% | 913 Mbps | 5.4 | D+ | 80/100 |
| Acme | 520 | 20.0% | 993 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 82/100 |
| Solon | 500 | 99.4% | 994 Mbps | 5 | B- | 66/100 |
| Greilickville | 274 | 62.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 65/100 |
| Glen Haven | 256 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Traverse City?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| WNM Communications | 1,000 |
| Point Broadband | 1,000 |
| AcenTek | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| 186networks | 75 |
| Brightspeed | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Traverse City Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Traverse City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.71 out of 5 stars and 89.5% coverage in Traverse City.
At a national level, based on 4269 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 Traverse City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Traverse City, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Traverse City Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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. The company offers 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.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Traverse City Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Broadband | (0) |  (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Traverse City?
Of the providers in Traverse City, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Traverse City 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.13 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.61 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Traverse City, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Traverse City
| ISP / Tech Type | Traverse City Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Point Broadband | (0) | (2) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (52) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AcenTek | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| 186networks | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| WNM Communications | (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 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 T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Traverse City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Traverse City, available to 99.2% 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.