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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.480% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 85% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Benton Ridge Telephone 
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- | 0.768 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
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ALTIUS Broadband
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- | 30 - 30 Mbps | Wireless | 20% |
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Swayzee Telephone Co
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$39.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 1.670% |
*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 - 89.88%
2 providers - 84.95%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 91%, broadband coverage in the 46036 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 46036 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 91% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Elwood, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are eight internet providers serving the 46036 area, and 84.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 46036, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 46036 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 46036 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 85% of the area. Elwood’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 46036 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 46036 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 Elwood, $50.82.
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 Elwood, $2.12.
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 46036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elwood's providers, 221 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 46036 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46036 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 Elwood, $50.82.
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 Elwood, $2.12.
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 46036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elwood's providers, 221 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 the 46036 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 46036 ZIP 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 Elwood, $50.82.
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 Elwood, $2.12.
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 46036 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Elwood's providers, 221 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 46036 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in 46036. The next fastest internet provider in the 46036 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 85% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 46036 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elwood, $50.82.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
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.
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