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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 96% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | Fiber-optic | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8.890% |
Benton Ridge Telephone  | - | 0.768 - 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 37% |
| 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 | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 49% |
| MetaLINK Technologies | $69.95 | - | Wireless | 33% |
*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 - 96.96%
3 providers - 39.86%
4+ providers - 5.09%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 46815 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 46815 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 93% of those living in the 46815 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 46815 area, and 96.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 46815, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 46815 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 46815 ZIP code, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from Frontier, which covers 96% of the area. Fort Wayne’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 46815 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 nearly all households in the 46815 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 46815 ZIP code, covering 96% 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 46815 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 46815 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46815 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 46815 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 46815 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 46815 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 46815 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 46815 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 46815. The next fastest internet provider in the 46815 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 8.890% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 46815 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 46815 ZIP code, covering 96% of the city. Benton Ridge Telephone also offers fiber internet in 46815 and is available to 37% of households.
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No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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