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Find internet providers serving the 47904 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Metronet  | $49.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Wintek Corporation | $65.00 | 250 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.710% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | $29.99 | 0.768 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 84% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | $49.95 | 5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 37% |
*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 Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 98.77%
3 providers - 91.77%
4+ providers - 4.71%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 47904 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 47904 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in the 47904 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 47904 area, and 98.77% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 47904, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Wintek Corporation | 122 Mbps | 104 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Metronet | 256 Mbps | 260 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 139 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lafayette.
The largest internet providers serving the 47904 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and Metronet bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 47904 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Lafayette’s third most-available internet provider, Metronet, offers fiber-optic to around 99% of residents in the 47904 ZIP code.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 47904 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $45.36.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lafayette, $0.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in 47904 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 271 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 47904 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 47904 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 Lafayette, $45.36.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lafayette, $0.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 47904 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 271 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from Metronet offers broadband to all households in the 47904 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Metronet is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 47904 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Metronet start at $49.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $45.36.
Metronet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lafayette, $0.86.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Metronet offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 47904 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lafayette's providers, 271 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 47904 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 47904 and the greater Lafayette area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lafayette at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are about average in Lafayette at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 47904 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 Lafayette may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $59.99 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 Lafayette cable, fiber-optic, and DSL internet providers.
Metronet is the fastest internet provider in the 47904 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 47904. The next fastest internet provider in the 47904 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 47904 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $45.36.
Metronet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 47904 ZIP code, covering 99% of the city. Wintek Corporation also offers fiber internet in 47904 and is available to 4.710% of households.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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