14 Best Internet Providers in Tuscola County, MI
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| Tuscola County ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 1,344 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Tuscola County Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Tuscola County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Tuscola County.
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Tuscola County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Tuscola County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Tuscola County, MI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Tuscola County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tuscola County, MI?
Highline is the best internet provider in Tuscola County based on Michigan customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Highline had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Tuscola County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Highline is an option for 5.86% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Tuscola County, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Tuscola County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Tuscola County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Tuscola County Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Agri-Valley Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bitwise | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| M3 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TEC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 93 reviews from Michigan internet customers, Highline is the best internet service provider for Tuscola County residents. Highline was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. TDS wins for second-place in Michigan, with 1.00 out of 5 stars and 20.1% coverage in Tuscola County.
At a national level, based on 3226 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Agri-Valley Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tuscola County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tuscola County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by TDS. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier Communications 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 Tuscola County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| TDS | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Highline | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| TEC Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Agri-Valley Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Air Advantage | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| M3 Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Bitwise | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| SKYWEB | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tuscola County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tuscola County Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Agri-Valley Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bitwise | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| M3 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TEC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Tuscola County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Tuscola County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,497 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tuscola County?
Michigan customers rate Highline 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.
Highline received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. TDS is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Tuscola County customers with an average price rating of 1.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Tuscola County, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tuscola County
| ISP / Tech Type | Tuscola County Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Spectrum | (1) | (47) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Highline | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (24) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Agri-Valley Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Air Advantage | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (3) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| TDS | (0) | (1) | (28) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| SKYWEB | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Bitwise | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| M3 Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| TEC Fiber | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Tuscola County 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 county 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 Tuscola County below, including the metrics used and how Tuscola County compares to the rest of Michigan and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Tuscola County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 64.37% | 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. | 1,344 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 Tuscola County. | 5.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 91% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 56% | 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. | 56% | 73% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Tuscola County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Tuscola County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Tuscola County is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Tuscola County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Tuscola County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
83% of Tuscola County households have an internet connection despite having 99.84% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 1% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Tuscola County 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 Counties Compare to Tuscola County?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
How Much Speed does a Tuscola County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Tuscola County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Michigan average of 2.5 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Tuscola County's average household income is $62,176 which is lower than the Michigan average of $80,476 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Tuscola County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Michigan average of 15%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Tuscola County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Tuscola County households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tuscola County?
TEC Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
TEC Fiber offers Fiber service to 38.4% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, TEC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Air Advantage Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
Air Advantage offers Fiber service to 17.6% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Air Advantage Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 11.0% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Highline Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
Highline offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Highline Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
TDS Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
TDS offers Fiber service to 3.5% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, TDS Fiber has speeds up to 3,506 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for TDS Fiber. TDS Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Tuscola County, MI
AT&T offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tuscola County?
Spectrum Cable in Tuscola County, MI
Spectrum offers Cable service to 52.2% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tuscola County?
Brightspeed DSL in Tuscola County, MI
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 22.0% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 41 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 10, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county. Brightspeed DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
TDS DSL in Tuscola County, MI
TDS offers DSL service to 19.8% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, TDS DSL has speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county. TDS DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from TDS in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Tuscola County, MI
EarthLink offers DSL service to 17.3% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, 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 county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Tuscola County, MI
AT&T offers DSL service to 17.3% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, 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 county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Tuscola County, MI
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 14.6% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Tuscola County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tuscola County?
M3 Wireless Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
M3 Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.4% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, M3 Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.8% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Agri-Valley Communications Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
Agri-Valley Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.1% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Agri-Valley Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Air Advantage Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
Air Advantage offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.5% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Air Advantage Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 250, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.5% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Bitwise Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
Bitwise offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, Bitwise Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
SKYWEB Fixed Wireless in Tuscola County, MI
SKYWEB offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Tuscola County homes. Across the county, SKYWEB Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Tuscola County?
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 Tuscola County is Highline.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Tuscola County is Highline.
- Viasat, M3 Wireless, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tuscola County, 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 Tuscola County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Tuscola County 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 Tuscola County's C+ ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
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