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Internet Providers in Rapid River, Michigan

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Home Internet in Rapid River, MI
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Hughesnet
    • Brightspeed
    • XNET WiFi
    • Bug Tussel Wireless
    • St. John
    • Starlink
    • NMU Educational Access Network
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 27.4%
    Rapid River speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 7.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.8%
  • Brightspeed
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 6.4%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.4%
  • Bug Tussel Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 36.9%
  • St. John
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • NMU Educational Access Network
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.9%

Best Internet Providers in Rapid River, MI

In Rapid River, Michigan, Viasat Internet claims the top spot. Offering a satellite connection, it boasts 99.90% coverage, making it accessible to nearly all residents. Viasat provides speeds of up to 150 Mbps. Though robust, this service starts at $99.99 per month, which may be a hefty consideration for some. Despite the cost, Viasat’s extensive coverage and reliable speeds hold value, especially where other connections are scarce.

Hughesnet ranks second. This satellite provider covers 99.80% of Rapid River. It delivers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, starting at $49.99 per month. Given their similar coverage levels, Viasat and Hughesnet present solid satellite internet options for residents. Satellite internet covers the entire community, in stark contrast to other types.

While satellite internet covers 100% of the area, other connection types fall short. Cable covers just 1%, DSL 11%, and fiber 29%. Spectrum offers speeds up to 1 Gbps through a cable connection but reaches only 27.40% of the community. Thus, the broader coverage of Viasat and Hughesnet's satellite service makes them appealing choices for Rapid River residents.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Bug Tussel Wireless
  • NMU Educational Access Network
36.94%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
99.97%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • St. John
27.389999999999997%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Rapid River, Michigan

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Provider Connection Types in Rapid River, MI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Rapid River, MI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
10.94%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
29.12%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.13%

Internet Providers in Rapid River, MI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Brightspeed $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 60 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Bug Tussel Wireless $35/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
St. John Cable $38/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Northern Michigan University Educational Access Network $19.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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