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Best Internet Providers in Village of Clarkston, MI

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Village of Clarkston has 5 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 Village of Clarkston.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber89.0%Oakland County 50.8%top 38%
Average top speed4,583 MbpsOakland County 3,145 Mbpstop 14%
Providers58.4 at a typical addresstop 7%
Homes with internet95%Oakland County 95%top 13%
ISP Report CardA-score 78 of 100top 7%
Connectivity index77/100Oakland County 78/100top 11%

Ranks compare Village of Clarkston with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Village of Clarkston, MI at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Village of Clarkston ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestAT&T and EarthLinkUp to 5,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.06 out of 5 by its customers, available to 99.91% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Village of Clarkston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2379)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Village of Clarkston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Village of Clarkston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

99.9%

1,368 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: $59.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Village of Clarkston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Village of Clarkston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

89.0%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

DSL

87.4%

81 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Fixed Wireless

94.6%

28 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Village of Clarkston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Village of Clarkston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

89.0%

5,000 Mbps

5,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

DSL

87.4%

81 Mbps

100 Mbps

DSL: 3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Fixed Wireless

94.6%

28 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Village of Clarkston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Village of Clarkston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.9%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

94.3%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Village of Clarkston.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Village of Clarkston residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

94.3%

256 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Village of Clarkston residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Village of Clarkston ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Village of Clarkston, MI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.91% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Village of Clarkston?

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.

Village of Clarkston, MI map of internet availability

How Village of Clarkston Compares to Places Its Size

Village of Clarkston's report card score is in the top 7% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.

A-score 78 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 7%
77/100Oakland County 78/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 11%
Measure Village of Clarkston Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people Oakland County Michigan US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 89.0% top 38% 50.8% 49.6% 71.5% 1,056 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 4,583 Mbps top 14% 3,145 Mbps 2,778 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 8.4 top 7% 7.7 7.1 7.1 McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.4 bottom 42% 2.5 2.5 2.7 St. George, GA (6.2)
Workers who work from home 19% top 13% 20% 14% 15% Indian Springs, NV (76%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 98% top 10% 97% 95% 96% 515 places at 100%
Homes with internet 95% top 13% 95% 91% 91% 115 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 86% top 7% 84% 73% 76% Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 90% top 9% 87% 79% 81% 12 places at 100%
Median household income $114,229 top 12% $114,671 $82,590 $93,246 16 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 33% 14% 15% 16% University Park, PA (95%)

Fiber reaches 89.0% of homes in Village of Clarkston, against 50.8% across Oakland County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Village of Clarkston are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $114,229 (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 Village of Clarkston

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Village of Clarkston?

EarthLink Fiber in Village of Clarkston, MI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

89.0%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(6)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fiber service to 89.0% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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 Village of Clarkston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fiber in Village of Clarkston, MI

AT&T logo

Availability:

89.0%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(542)

Avg. Download Speed

5,000 Mbps

AT&T offers Fiber service to 89.0% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 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 Village of Clarkston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Village of Clarkston?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Village of Clarkston, MI

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 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 20 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Village of Clarkston from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Village of Clarkston, MI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

94.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

28 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Village of Clarkston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Village of Clarkston, MI

AT&T logo

Availability:

94.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

28 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Village of Clarkston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Village of Clarkston, MI

Verizon logo

Availability:

94.3%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

256 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.3% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 256 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 18 Mbps throughout the city. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Village of Clarkston from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Village of Clarkston?

XFINITY Cable in Village of Clarkston, MI

XFINITY logo

Availability:

99.9%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2077)

Avg. Download Speed

1,368 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,368 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 80 Mbps throughout the city. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Village of Clarkston from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Village of Clarkston?

EarthLink DSL in Village of Clarkston, MI

EarthLink logo

Availability:

87.4%

Customer Rating:

3.2 of 5 stars

(5)

Avg. Download Speed

81 Mbps

EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.4% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 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 Village of Clarkston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T DSL in Village of Clarkston, MI

AT&T logo

Availability:

87.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(304)

Avg. Download Speed

81 Mbps

AT&T offers DSL service to 87.4% of Village of Clarkston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 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 Village of Clarkston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Village of Clarkston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Village of Clarkston

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Village of Clarkston

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Village of Clarkston Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Village of Clarkston that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Sylvan Lake has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and Davisburg the fewest (0.0%); Village of Clarkston has 89.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Village of Clarkston (this page)1,168 89.0%4,583 Mbps8.4A-77/100
Waterford69,105 70.7%3,879 Mbps7.9B+64/100
Pontiac60,887 27.2%2,781 Mbps6.3C+49/100
Clarkston46,642 29.1%2,389 Mbps7.1B-83/100
Lake Orion37,278 47.4%3,057 Mbps7.3B-84/100
White Lake31,370 7.1%2,122 Mbps5.9C77/100
Oxford26,904 20.6%1,829 Mbps7.4C+78/100
Ortonville12,876 49.8%4,092 Mbps7.1B76/100
Davisburg8,361 0.0%1,210 Mbps6.1C-84/100
Sylvan Lake2,550 97.9%4,936 Mbps8A-63/100
Lake Angelus762 79.0%3,653 Mbps8.4B+61/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Village of Clarkston?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Village of Clarkston

Max Advertised Speed in Village of Clarkston, MI
AT&T5,000
EarthLink5,000
XFINITY from Comcast2,000
Verizon300
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Viasat100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Village of Clarkston Internet Providers

Based on 170 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Village of Clarkston 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 99.9% coverage in Village of Clarkston.

At a national level, based on 4603 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 Village of Clarkston Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Village of Clarkston, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeVillage of Clarkston OverallMichigan OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (28)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (117)3.5 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Village of Clarkston

Based on data reported by Village of Clarkston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Village of Clarkston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,461 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeVillage of Clarkston SpeedMichigan SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (117)4 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (28)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Village of Clarkston?

Of the providers in Village of Clarkston, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Village of Clarkston 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 Village of Clarkston, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Village of Clarkston

ISP / Tech TypeVillage of Clarkston AffordabilityMichigan AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (16)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (28)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
XFINITYNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (117)3 of 5 stars (2379)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

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Att Fixed Cellular

1 of 5 stars November 10, 2026

Does not work at all for anything do not get this wifi provider

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Anthony Pupa

WOW! Cable

2 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 4 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Michael R

Truestream Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

RS

XFINITY Cable

1 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Aaron M

Visible Cellular

4 of 5 stars 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)

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 3 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Village of Clarkston?

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 Village of Clarkston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Village of Clarkston is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Village of Clarkston, 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.