Compare Bright internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Bright – Mbps
IN – 123 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bright – Mbps
IN – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bright.
*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 - 99.77%
2 providers - 73.18%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bright 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 Bright area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Bright 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 7.820% of those living in Bright.
There are five internet providers serving the Bright area, and 73.18% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bright's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Bright are Xfinity, Altafiber, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Bright.
Cable internet from Xfinity is available to nearly all Bright residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Altafiber, which covers 66% of the area. Bright’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Bright 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Bright covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bright 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 Bright, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bright, $0.42.
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 Bright. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bright's providers, 412 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.
DSL from Altafiber offers broadband to most households in Bright covering 66% of the area.
DSL internet from Altafiber uses telephone lines in Bright 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 Altafiber start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Bright, $49.98.
Altafiber customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 250 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.16 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bright, $0.42.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Altafiber offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Bright. These download speeds are available to 66% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bright's providers, 412 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Bright covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Bright 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 Bright, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bright, $0.42.
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 Bright. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bright's providers, 412 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Bright with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Bright. The next fastest internet provider in Bright is Altafiber, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 66% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Bright with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bright, $49.98.
Altafiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bright, covering 4.702% of the city.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.