*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.67%
2 providers - 97.19%
3 providers - 8.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Bloomington 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 Bloomington area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Bloomington residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 40% of those living in Bloomington.
There are five internet providers serving the Bloomington area, and 97.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bloomington's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| HughesNet | 1 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Viasat | 30 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| AT&T | 143 Mbps | 101 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 150 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bloomington.
The largest internet providers in Bloomington are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Bloomington.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Bloomington residents, covering 97% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 12% of the area. Bloomington’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Bloomington 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Bloomington covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Bloomington 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $53.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bloomington, $2.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 620 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Bloomington covering 12% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Bloomington than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $53.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bloomington, $2.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 12% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 620 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Bloomington covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bloomington 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 Bloomington, $53.99.
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 Bloomington, $2.16.
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 Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 620 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bloomington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bloomington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bloomington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bloomington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bloomington at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bloomington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Bloomington with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Bloomington. The next fastest internet provider in Bloomington is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 12% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bloomington with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $53.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bloomington, covering 12% of the city. Rice Belt Telephone Company also offers fiber internet in Bloomington and is available to 8.716% of households.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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