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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 81% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 6.610% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Rice Belt Telephone Company  | $49.99 | 20 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 28% |
| Rice Belt Telephone Company | $49.99 | 20 - 6 Mbps | DSL | 0.390% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.46%
2 providers - 97.28%
3 providers - 11.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 47401 ZIP code 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 47401 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 80% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 57% of those living in the 47401 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 47401 area, and 97.28% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 47401, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 47401 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Rice Belt Telephone Company bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 47401 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Bloomington’s third most-available internet provider, Rice Belt Telephone Company, offers fiber-optic to around 28% of residents in the 47401 ZIP code.
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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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 47401 ZIP code, covering 81% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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, $1.86.
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 47401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 621 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 47401 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 47401 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, $1.86.
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 47401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 621 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.
Fiber-optic from Rice Belt Telephone Company offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 47401 ZIP code, covering 28% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Rice Belt Telephone Company is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 47401 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Rice Belt Telephone Company start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $53.99.
Rice Belt Telephone Company customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 20 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bloomington, $1.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Rice Belt Telephone Company offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 900 Mbps in 47401 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 28% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 621 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 47401 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 47401 and the greater Bloomington area. 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 in the 47401 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 47401 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 81% of households in 47401. The next fastest internet provider in the 47401 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.610% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 47401 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $53.99.
Rice Belt Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 47401 ZIP code, covering 28% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 47401 and is available to 6.610% 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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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