Who is our top ranked provider in East Lansing MI? [Updated]

East Lansing, MI High Speed Internet Service

East Lansing, 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 East Lansing. 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 East Lansing is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	91.6%
2	Metronet Holdings	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	77.2%
3	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	76.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

East Lansing MI Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does East Lansing have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in East Lansing of 12.9 Mbps are faster than the Clinton County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Michigan.

East Lansing Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in East Lansing is 91% faster than the average in Michigan and 34.9% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 40.8% of the Clinton County population
The average internet download speed in East Lansing is 43.7 Mbps based upon 165920 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 91.9% of the East Lansing population
Fiber optic internet is available to 77.3% of East Lansing residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in East Lansing, MI providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 East Lansing 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 Xfinity as the top provider for East Lansing, Michigan.

How do the internet speeds in East Lansing compare to other cities in Michigan?

Click through to see how the East Lansing broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Baldwin, Clare, Detroit, Ithaca, Lake Odessa, Marcellus, North Muskegon

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for East Lansing, Michigan?

The following zip codes were used: 48808, 48823, 48824, 48825, 48826, 48906 and 48910

Who has the fastest internet service in East Lansing?

Metronet Holdings and AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in East Lansing.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in East Lansing - 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 East Lansing, MI residents.

East Lansing 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.