- Free modem and anti-virus software
- No contracts and unlimited data
- Bundle with TV to save more
- Speeds up to 7 Gbps**
Electricity
Top 3 Electric Providers in Houghton
UP
Upper Peninsula Power Company
- Renewable
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Rate lock
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WE
Wisconsin Electric Power Co
- Renewable
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Rate lock
- —
UM
Upper Michigan Energy Resources Corp.
- Renewable
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Rate lock
- —
Rates accurate as of November 6, 2026
EnergySage
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- Service
- Home solar
- Quotes
- Free
Natural Gas
Top 9 Natural Gas Providers in Houghton
Symmetry Energy Solutions
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- 5-24 Months
- Guarantee
- —
Provision Power & Gas
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- 1-12 Months
- Guarantee
- —
Spark Energy
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- 12 Months
- Guarantee
- —
Ardent Natural Gas
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
Michigan Natural Gas
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
Nordic Energy Services
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
RPA Energy
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
SEMCo Energy
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
Rates accurate as of November 6, 2026
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Leave immediately, and don't touch light switches, garage openers, or phones. Once you're safely away,
call
Ardent Natural Gas at 888-9ARDENT or 911.
What to do if you smell gas
Internet
Top 8 Internet Providers in Houghton
Spectrum
Most Affordable Plans
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps**
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 87.27%
AT&T Fiber
Get a $200 Reward Card*
- Speeds up to
- 5 Gbps
- Type
- Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 66.01%
Starlink
Internet Anywhere You Are
- Speeds up to
- 400 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet Great for Renters
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 498 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- 1.2 TB
- Availability
- 100%
AT&T Air
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
- Speeds up to
- Varies
- Type
- Fiber, Cable, 5G, & Satellite
- Data cap
- Varies
- Availability
- 95%
From
$39.95
/mo
Call 866-452-1131
- Speeds up to
- 150 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- 150-850 GB
- Availability
- 17.4%
*Not all internet providers and speeds are available at every address.
**7 Gbps speed is available in select markets.
Houghton Connectivity
Broadband (100/20 Mbps)
93.5%
1 Gig download
57.0%
Fiber
50.3%
Share of residents with access. Source:
FCC National Broadband Map.
Water & Sewer
Water & Sewage Providers in Houghton
BF
BOND FALLS OUTPOST
600 Lakeshore Drive P.O. BOX 130 HOUGHTON, MI 49931
- Service
- Water & sewage
- Contact
- Phone
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Utilities Summary for Houghton, MI
| Electric Companies: | 3 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 9 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Houghton?
Yes, the state of Michigan has deregulated electric utilities. Deregulation allows for multiple electric providers within each city and lets customers choose or switch to a provider or plan best fits their needs. Assuming your area has started allowing retail electric competition, you can choose between Upper Peninsula Power Company and Wisconsin Electric Power Co or any of the 3 electric providers available in Houghton.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Houghton, MI?
Yes, the state of Michigan has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Symmetry Energy Solutions and Provision Power & Gas or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Houghton.
What is the average utility bill in Houghton?
On average, the residents of Houghton, MI pay around $275.00 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Houghton on average pay 67.3% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Houghton offer municipal electricity services?
No, Houghton does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Houghton area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by Bond Falls Outpost.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Houghton?
Spectrum is the fastest internet service provider in Houghton, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 87.27% of the city.
Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Houghton?
Ardent Natural Gas is the cheapest natural gas provider in Houghton, offering plans starting at $0.295 /therm.