Compare Gary internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Gary – 158.0 Mbps
IN – 137.0 Mbps
U.S. – 133.0 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Gary – 74.0 Mbps
IN – 48.0 Mbps
U.S. – 46.0 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Gary.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 9.734% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Surf Air Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 31% |
Midwest Telecom of America | $49.95 | 10 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 30% |
NITCO | $39.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 17% |
*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 - 99.68%
2 providers - 96.02%
3 providers - 0.29%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Gary 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 Gary area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Gary residents. DSL 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 12% of those living in Gary.
There are seven internet providers serving the Gary area, and 96.02% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Gary's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Gary are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Gary.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Gary residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Gary’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Gary 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Gary covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Gary 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Gary, $51.65.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gary, $2.58.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Gary. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gary's providers, 357 Mbps.
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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 Gary covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Gary 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 Gary, $51.65.
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 Gary, $2.58.
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 Gary. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Gary's providers, 357 Mbps.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Gary covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Gary where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Gary, $51.65.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Gary, $2.58.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Gary. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Gary's providers, 357 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Gary with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Gary. The next fastest internet provider in Gary is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 9.734% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Gary with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Gary, $51.65.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Gary, covering 9.734% of the city.
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Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.