| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 91% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 89% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 6.332% |
Benton Ridge Telephone  | - | 0.768 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 21% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Mercury Wireless Indiana . | $65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 72% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 29% |
| MetaLINK Technologies | $69.95 | - | Wireless | 6.163% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | - | 0.768 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 4.600% |
*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 - 99.79%
2 providers - 92.94%
3 providers - 22.87%
4+ providers - 1.67%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Fort Wayne residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in Fort Wayne.
There are 10 internet providers serving the Fort Wayne area, and 92.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fort Wayne's 10 internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Fort Wayne are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Fort Wayne.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Fort Wayne residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 89% of the area. Fort Wayne’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Fort Wayne 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Wayne covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Fort Wayne 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $49.16.
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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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Fort Wayne covering 89% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Frontier is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Fort Wayne than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $49.16.
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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 Fort Wayne covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, $49.16.
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 Fort Wayne, $1.14.
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 Fort Wayne. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Wayne's providers, 409 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Fort Wayne, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Fort Wayne, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fort Wayne at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Fort Wayne at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Fort Wayne residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Fort Wayne may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Fort Wayne cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Fort Wayne with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Fort Wayne. The next fastest internet provider in Fort Wayne is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 6.332% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Fort Wayne with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $49.16.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Fort Wayne, covering 89% of the city. Benton Ridge Telephone also offers fiber internet in Fort Wayne and is available to 21% of households.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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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