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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.740% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Acme Communications  | $59.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 40% |
| Acme Communications | $59.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.420% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 2.040% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.95%
2 providers - 90.77%
3 providers - 41.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 46350 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 46350 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 96% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 25% of those living in the 46350 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 46350 area, and 90.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 46350, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 158 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Surf Air Wireless | 166 Mbps | 129 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 10 Mbps | 4 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 15 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in La Porte.
The largest internet providers serving the 46350 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Acme Communications bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 46350 ZIP code, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. La Porte’s third most-available internet provider, Acme Communications, offers DSL to around 40% of residents in the 46350 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 46350 ZIP code, covering 88% 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in La Porte, $59.84.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 46350 ZIP code, covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46350 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 La Porte, $59.84.
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 La Porte, $2.22.
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 46350 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Porte's providers, 214 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Acme Communications offers broadband to about half of households in the 46350 ZIP code, covering 40% of the area.
DSL internet from Acme Communications 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 Acme Communications start at $59/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in La Porte, $59.84.
Acme Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.36 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in La Porte, $2.22.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Acme Communications offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in 46350 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 40% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all La Porte's providers, 214 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 46350 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 46350 and the greater La Porte area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in La Porte at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in La Porte at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 46350 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 La Porte 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 La Porte cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 46350 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 4.740% of households in 46350. The next fastest internet provider in the 46350 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 46350 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in La Porte, $59.84.
Acme Communications is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 46350 ZIP code, covering 4.420% of the city.
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%.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
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