Compare Carmel internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Carmel – 161 Mbps
IN – 123 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Carmel – 74 Mbps
IN – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carmel.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.953% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 11% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
Metronet | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.166% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Benton Ridge Telephone | - | - | Wireless | 8.724% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.38%
3 providers - 12.08%
4+ providers - 0.58%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Carmel 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 Carmel area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Carmel residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 95% of those living in Carmel.
There are seven internet providers serving the Carmel area, and 99.38% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Carmel's seven 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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AT&T | 216 Mbps | 162 Mbps | DSL |
Metronet | 209 Mbps | 162 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
Xfinity | 174 Mbps | 22 Mbps | Cable |
Spectrum | 143 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Carmel.
The largest internet providers in Carmel are AT&T, Xfinity, and Spectrum bringing DSL and cable options to Carmel.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Carmel residents, covering 99% of households. Some will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 11% of the area. Carmel’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 99% of Carmel 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 all households in Carmel covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Carmel 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 Carmel, $51.65.
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 Carmel, $0.61.
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 Carmel. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carmel's providers, 567 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 a limited number of households in Carmel covering 11% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Carmel 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 Carmel, $51.65.
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 Carmel, $0.61.
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 Carmel. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carmel's providers, 567 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Carmel covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Carmel residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Carmel, $51.65.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carmel, $0.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Carmel. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Carmel's providers, 567 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Carmel, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Carmel, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Carmel and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Carmel at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Carmel at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Carmel residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Carmel with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Carmel. The next fastest internet provider in Carmel is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 8.953% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Carmel with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carmel, $51.65.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Carmel, covering 8.953% of the city. Metronet also offers fiber internet in Carmel and is available to 2.166% of households.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.