| Provider | ||||
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| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
Benton Ridge Telephone  | - | 0.768 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | - | 0.768 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.83%
3 providers - 95.05%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Berne is comparable to the rest of Indiana - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Berne area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Berne residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 90% of those living in Berne.
There are five internet providers serving the Berne area, and 99.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Berne's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Berne are Xfinity, CenturyLink, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Berne.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Berne residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from CenturyLink, which covers 94% of the area. Berne’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Berne residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Berne covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Berne residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Berne, $53.74.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Berne, $2.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Berne. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Berne's providers, 272 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Berne covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Berne to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Berne, $53.74.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Berne, $2.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Berne. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Berne's providers, 272 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Berne covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Berne where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Berne, $53.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Berne, $2.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Berne. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Berne's providers, 272 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Berne with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Berne. The next fastest internet provider in Berne is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Berne with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Berne, $53.74.
Benton Ridge Telephone is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Berne, covering 100% of the city.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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