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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 51% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 32% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 62% |
| 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% |
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King Street Wireless
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- | - | Wireless | 90% |
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Benton Ridge Telephone
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- | 0.768 - 3 Mbps | Wireless | 38% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 20% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.73%
3 providers - 13.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 46814 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 46814 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 42% of those living in the 46814 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 46814 area, and 99.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 46814, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 46814 ZIP code are Frontier and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 46814 ZIP code, covering 51% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 32% of the area. Fort Wayne’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 46814 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 Frontier offers broadband to about half of households in the 46814 ZIP code, covering 51% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $54.16.
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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 some, but not many households in the 46814 ZIP code, covering 32% 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 46814 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $54.16.
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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 46814 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46814 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, $54.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fort Wayne, $2.17.
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 46814 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, 229 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 46814 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 46814 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 46814 ZIP, 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 the 46814 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 46814. The next fastest internet provider in the 46814 ZIP code is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 62% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 46814 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fort Wayne, $54.16.
Frontier is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 46814 ZIP code, covering 32% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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