| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Metronet  | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Wintek Corporation | - | 250 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.710% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | - | 0.768 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 84% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | 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 Feb 14, 2023.
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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. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 34% 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 $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
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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*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 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.98.
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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 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, $49.98.
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 Lafayette, $1.06.
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 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, 506 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.
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 $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.98.
Metronet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lafayette, $1.06.
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, 506 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 $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lafayette at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 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.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 47904 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 47904. The next fastest internet provider in the 47904 ZIP code is Metronet, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 47904 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lafayette, $49.98.
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.
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Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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