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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 91% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 7.980% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Mercury Wireless Indiana . 
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$65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
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King Street Wireless
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- | - | Wireless | 61% |
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Benton Ridge Telephone
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- | 0.768 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 25% |
*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 - 100%
2 providers - 93.02%
3 providers - 6.56%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 46809 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 46809 ZIP will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of households. DSL 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 83% of those living in the 46809 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 46809 area, and 93.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 46809, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 46809 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 46809 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 91% of the area. Fort Wayne’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 46809 ZIP code.
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DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 46809 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 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 the 46809 ZIP code, covering 91% 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 46809 ZIP code 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 all households in the 46809 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46809 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 46809 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fort Wayne's providers, 409 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 46809 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 46809 and the greater Fort Wayne area. 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 in the 46809 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 46809 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 46809. The next fastest internet provider in the 46809 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 7.980% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 46809 ZIP with service 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 serving the 46809 ZIP code, covering 91% 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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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