Internet providers in Fort Wayne, IN

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Internet options in Fort Wayne, IN

New to Fort Wayne? Getting settled in a new place can be stressful. Getting utilities set up and moving furniture takes a lot of time and energy. Installing internet service is an important piece of the moving puzzle. Even if you are already a resident of Fort Wayne, periodically checking internet prices can save you money. Rely on us to find and compare internet and cable providers in the Fort Wayne area.

Fort Wayne internet at a glance

There are three main internet providers serving the Fort Wayne area depending on your zip code, you may have access to more than one.

Internet availability in Fort Wayne, IN 

  • Cable – 96%
  • DSL – 88%
  • Fiber-optic – 92%

Fort Wayne, IN, residential internet providers

*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 10/24/19.

Compare the largest internet providers in Fort Wayne

The three largest providers in Fort Wayne, IN, are Xfinity, Frontier and Mediacom. Here’s how each provider compares in terms of the areas they service, internet plan options, pricing and additional perks.

  • Provider details:

    Xfinity is available in and around the Fort Wayne area. Xfinity cable is available to 98% of Fort Wayne residents. Xfinity’s cable service is available in all of the surrounding areas of Fort Wayne, IN and in the city itself.

    • Six internet plans
    • Starting at $29.99/mo.*
    • Cable service available
    • One-year promotional rate

  • Xfinity store locations: 

    • 4545 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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  • Provider details:

    Frontier’s DSL service is available to 88% of Fort Wayne residents and their fiber service is available to 92%. Frontier’s DSL service is available in the city center and Goshen, IN; Bryan, IN; Celina, IN; and Huntington, IN areas. Their fiber service is only available in the main city center area.

    • Three internet plans
    • Starting at $27.99/mo.*
    • Installation fee waived with self-install
    • Modem $10/mo.

  • Frontier store locations: 

    • 433 West Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    • 208 East Pettit Ave., Suite 60, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
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  • Provider details:

    Mediacom is available to 8% of Fort Wayne residents. Mediacom’s cable service is spotty and is only available Leo-Cedarville, IN; Huntertown, IN; Churubsco, IN; Monroeville, IN; and in the city of Fort Wayne, IN.

    • Five internet plans
    • Starting at $39.99/mo.*
    • One-year promotional rate
    • Modem $11.50/mo.

  • Mediacom store locations: 

    • None available
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*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 10/24/19.

Availability for other Fort Wayne internet providers

  • HughesNet – Available in all areas surrounding Fort Wayne including Toledo, IN; Lima, IN; Kokomo, IN; and Muncie, IN.

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Fastest internet in Fort Wayne

Download speeds 250 Mbps or higher

Fort Wayne – 84%

Indiana – 70%

U.S. – 73%

Download speeds 1,000 Mbps or higher

Fort Wayne – 17%

Indiana – 20%

U.S. – 16%

Source: FCC

Providers using a fiber-optic or cable/fiber-optic network are more likely to have the fastest internet services in Fort Wayne. Here’s a look at the fastest fiber-optic and cable internet providers in the Fort Wayne area.

Fort Wayne’s fastest max advertised download speeds

  • Xfinity – Cable network with speeds up to 987 Mbps
  • Frontier – Fiber-optic network with speeds up to 940 Mbps
  • Mediacom – Cable internet speeds up to 500 Mbps

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Cheapest internet service providers in Fort Wayne

If you want a deal on internet service in Fort Wayne, there are a few providers that have plans starting below $30/mo. You may be able to get additional savings off your monthly internet price by bundling with TV and home phone services or using your own compatible equipment to cut rental costs.

Cheap internet plans in Fort Wayne

  • Xfinity- $39.99/mo.* for up to 100 Mbps
  • Frontier – $27.99/mo.* for up to 6 Mbps
  • Mediacom – $39.99/mo.* for up to 60 Mbps

*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. Speeds may vary. As of 10/24/19. 

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Free Wi-Fi hotspots in Fort Wayne

Whether you’re taking care of your weekly errands in and around Fort Wayne, or just spending the day in the city, there are a bunch of public places where you can access free Wi-Fi services. Remember that these networks are usually public or have widely-known passwords, so it is a good idea to avoid online activity that involves sharing passwords or sensitive information when you’re connected to free Wi-Fi networks.

Here are some public places where you can find free Wi-Fi in Fort Wayne:

  • Allen County Public Library 
  • Allen County Public Library Shawnee Branch 
  • Allen County Public Library Pontiac Branch 
  • Headwaters Park 
  • Freimann Square

If you subscribe to either of Fort Wayne’s internet providers, Xfinity, Frontier or Mediacom, you can gain access to free Wi-Fi hotspots. Hotspot availability will often directly correlate with the provider’s availability in the area, so be sure to familiarize yourself with coverage in your area to ensure connectivity. 

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