Best Internet Providers in Waterford, MI
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waterford, MI
Waterford 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 Waterford.
Ranks compare Waterford with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waterford, MI at a Glance
Waterford Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Waterford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waterford, MI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waterford 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 Waterford, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waterford?
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 Waterford
How Waterford Compares to Places Its Size
Waterford's report card score is tied 371st of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 506th of 749.
| Measure | Waterford | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Oakland County | Michigan | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 70.7% | Tied 479th of 749 | 50.8% | 49.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 3,879 Mbps | 319th of 749 | 3,145 Mbps | 2,778 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 290th of 749 | 7.7 | 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 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 359th of 749 | 20% | 14% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 356th of 749 | 95% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 434th of 749 | 84% | 73% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | Tied 442nd of 749 | 87% | 79% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $82,815 | 454th of 749 | $114,671 | $82,590 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 689th of 749 | 14% | 15% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 70.7% of homes in Waterford, against 50.8% across Oakland County and 49.6% across Michigan. Households in Waterford are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,815 (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 Waterford
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waterford?
EarthLink Fiber in Waterford, MI
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,823 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 70.7% of Waterford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,823 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 Waterford from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Waterford, MI
Availability:
70.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,823 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 70.7% of Waterford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,823 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 Waterford from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waterford?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waterford, MI
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Waterford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 73 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 Waterford, MI
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Waterford 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waterford, MI
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of Waterford 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waterford, MI
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
196 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Waterford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 196 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waterford?
XFINITY Cable in Waterford, MI
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,419 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.2% of Waterford homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,419 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 94 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waterford?
EarthLink DSL in Waterford, MI
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.0% of Waterford homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waterford from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Waterford, MI
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.0% of Waterford homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 76 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waterford from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Waterford by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 60.4% of homes in 48327 to 76.9% in 48329. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waterford
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Waterford
How Waterford Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waterford that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Sylvan Lake has the most homes with fiber (97.9%) and White Lake the fewest (7.1%); Waterford has 70.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford (this page) | 69,105 | 70.7% | 3,879 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 64/100 |
| West Bloomfield | 64,452 | 43.6% | 2,819 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 88/100 |
| Pontiac | 60,887 | 27.2% | 2,781 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Clarkston | 46,642 | 29.1% | 2,389 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 83/100 |
| White Lake | 31,370 | 7.1% | 2,122 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 77/100 |
| Commerce Township | 23,847 | 9.3% | 2,233 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Sylvan Lake | 2,550 | 97.9% | 4,936 Mbps | 8 | A- | 63/100 |
| Orchard Lake Village | 2,423 | 33.3% | 2,545 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 92/100 |
| Keego Harbor | 2,298 | 78.5% | 4,183 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 54/100 |
| Village of Clarkston | 1,168 | 89.0% | 4,583 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 77/100 |
| Lake Angelus | 762 | 79.0% | 3,653 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 61/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waterford?
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 Waterford
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waterford Internet Providers
Based on 170 reviews from Michigan internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waterford residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.06 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Michigan, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 86.4% coverage in Waterford.
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 Waterford Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waterford, Michigan, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterford Overall | Michigan Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (2) | (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 Waterford
Based on data reported by Waterford 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 Waterford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,448 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 Type | Waterford Speed | Michigan Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (117) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (28) | (1051) | 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 Waterford?
Of the providers in Waterford, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waterford 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. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Waterford, Michigan, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waterford
| ISP / Tech Type | Waterford Affordability | Michigan Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (16) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (28) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (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 Lake Angelus, MI Customer
XFINITY Cable
May 20, 2023 A Michigan customer
XFINITY Cable
April 16, 2023 My internet provider is among the largest in the United States. Their prices are incredibly high and their customer service is absolutely the worst.
A Michigan customer
AT&T DSL
March 07, 2023 Poor service, quality and pricing. Switching soon.
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.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Waterford?
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 Waterford 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 Waterford is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Waterford, available to 99.5% 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.