Best Yale Internet Service Providers
Yale, MI has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Yale. 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 Yale is Air Advantage. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Air Advantage | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 39.4% |
2 | Frontier | DSL, Fiber | 115 Mbps | 115 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Yale 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 Yale of 0.99 Mbps are slower than the St. Clair County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Michigan.
Yale Internet Access Facts
The average download speed in Yale is 58.4% slower than the average in Michigan and 70.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the St. Clair County population
The average internet download speed in Yale is 9.52 Mbps based upon 6800 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Yale population
Fiber optic internet is available to 41.4% of Yale residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Yale, 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 Yale 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 Air Advantage as the top provider for Yale, Michigan.
Who has the fastest internet service in Yale?
Air Advantage with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Yale.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Yale, Michigan?
The following zip codes were used: 48097
How do the internet speeds in Yale compare to other cities in Michigan?
Click through to see how the Yale broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Elk Rapids, Grayling, Gwinn, Laingsburg, Paw Paw Lake, Warren, Yale
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there are fiber internet providers in Yale - Air Advantage and 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 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 Yale, Michigan?
Frontier provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Yale.
How many broadband service providers are there near me?
Currently there are 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Yale, MI residents.
Yale 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.
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages
Sling
- 50+ channels
- 50 hours of DVR storage
- No annual contracts
- Up to 4 simultaneous streams across a wide variety of devices