Internet providers in Forest Hills, MI
Forest Hills is a census-designated place (an unincorporated community) in Michigan with about 28,494 residents and roughly 14,655 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Forest Hills, MI
Share of residential locations in Forest Hills where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 66% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 45% | Check availability |
| 5 | Metronet | Fiber | 4% | |
| 6 | Point Broadband Fiber Holding | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 2% | |
| 7 | Michwave Technologies | Fixed wireless | 2% | |
| 8 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | <1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Forest Hills
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Forest Hills, about 94%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (4%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Forest Hills?
Fiber is limited in Forest Hills, reaching about 10% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 94% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 83% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Forest Hills that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Forest Hills at a glance
About 98% of households in Forest Hills have a broadband subscription, 8 points above the Michigan average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Forest Hills?
Yes, in part. About 10% of residential locations in Forest Hills can get fiber, 94% can get cable, and about 94% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Forest Hills?
Xfinity reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Forest Hills, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Forest Hills?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Forest Hills, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Forest Hills?
Fiber providers reporting service in Forest Hills include Metronet (4% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Forest Hills?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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