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

Best Union City Internet Service Providers

Union City, 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 Union City. 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 Union City is WOW!. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	WOW!	Cable, Fiber	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	97.4%
2	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	100.0%
3	DMCI Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Union City 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

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 Union City of 4.89 Mbps are faster than the Branch County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Michigan.

Union City Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Union City is 4.89 Mbps. This is 22.3% slower than the average in Michigan and 57.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Union City is 59.9% faster than the Branch County average and 8.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Union City is 4.89 Mbps. This is 32.9% faster than the Branch County average and 57.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 67.0% of Branch County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.2% of Branch County residents
The average internet download speed in Branch County is 18.46 Mbps based upon 45864 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 Union City 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 WOW! as the top provider for Union City, Michigan.

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

Click through to see how the Union City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bloomfield Hills, Buena Vista, East Tawas, Lake Fenton, Ovid, Sandusky, Spring Arbor

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

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

The following zip codes were used: 49094

Who has the fastest internet service in Union City?

WOW! with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Union City.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Union City - Frontier.

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.

Union City 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.