Best Dearborn Heights Internet Service Providers

Dearborn Heights, MI has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Dearborn Heights. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Dearborn Heights is AT&T. A summary of all the results:

Rank Provider Tech Max Download Speed Max Upload Speed Availability
1AT&TDSL, Fiber1000 Mbps1000 Mbps99.4%
2WOW!Cable, Fiber1000 Mbps50 Mbps98.5%
3XfinityCable987 Mbps35 Mbps99.6%
4ViaSatSatellite100 Mbps3 Mbps100%
5HughesNetSatellite25 Mbps3 Mbps100%
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Dearborn Heights MI Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Dearborn Heights which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

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Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Dearborn Heights compare to Wayne County? The average speed in Dearborn Heights is 43.84 Mbps which is faster than Wayne County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Michigan average of 22.88 Mbps.

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Dearborn Heights Internet Access Facts

  • DSL internet is available to 96.7% of Dearborn Heights residents

  • There are 5 residential internet providers in Dearborn Heights, MI providing service to at least 15% of the city

  • The average download speed in Dearborn Heights is 91.6% faster than the average in Michigan and 35.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

  • DSL internet is available to 71.5% of the Wayne County population

  • The average internet download speed in Dearborn Heights is 43.84 Mbps based upon 80480 measurements taken in the last 12 months

  • Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Dearborn Heights population

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Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Dearborn Heights residents who have access to each of these technology types.


Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks AT&T as the top provider for Dearborn Heights, Michigan.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Dearborn Heights, Michigan?

The following zip codes were used: 48125 and 48127

How do the internet speeds in Dearborn Heights compare to other cities in Michigan?

Click through to see how the Dearborn Heights broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Croswell, Ecorse, Marion, Negaunee, Twin Lake, Wacousta, White Pigeon

Who has the fastest internet service in Dearborn Heights?

AT&T and WOW! with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Dearborn Heights.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Dearborn Heights - AT&T.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Dearborn Heights, MI residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.




Dearborn Heights Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.


Xfinity

  • 260+ channels
  • Award winning voice remote
  • Customize your plan
  • Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
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DISH

  • 290+ channels
  • Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
  • 4 video package tiers
  • Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
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Hulu Live TV

  • 75+ channels
  • Access to premium Hulu originals
  • Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
  • 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
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YouTube TV

  • 85+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
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DIRECTV stream

  • 140+ channels
  • Unlimited cloud DVR
  • Local network and sports coverage
  • Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
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fuboTV

  • 180+ channels
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR
  • Local network coverage
  • Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
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