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

Mio, MI High Speed Internet Service

Mio, MI has a total of 3 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 3 internet service options in Mio. 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 Mio is Frontier. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	94.2%
2	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
3	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mio MI Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Mio compare to Oscoda County? The average speed in Mio is 9.6 Mbps which is slower than Oscoda County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Michigan average of 22.88 Mbps.

Mio Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Mio is 1.47 Mbps. This is 76.6% slower than the average in Michigan and 87.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Mio is 7.6% slower than the Oscoda County average and 70.4% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Mio is 1.47 Mbps. This is 8.1% slower than the Oscoda County average and 87.3% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 0.3% of Oscoda County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 54.2% of Oscoda County residents
The average internet download speed in Oscoda County is 10.39 Mbps based upon 12600 samples taken in the past year

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 Mio 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 Frontier as the top provider for Mio, Michigan.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mio?

Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mio.

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

The following zip codes were used: 48647

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

Click through to see how the Mio broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Clayton, Garden City, Greilickville, Muskegon Heights, Oxford, Pinconning, St Clair

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 DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

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.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Mio, Michigan?

Frontier provides broadband internet service to 94.2% of Mio.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 3 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Mio, MI residents.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

Mio 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.