| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 11% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
NITCO  | $39.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| Midwest Telecom of America | $49.95 | 10 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 42% |
*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 - 99.34%
3 providers - 11.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lowell 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 Lowell area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Lowell residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 12% of those living in Lowell.
There are eight internet providers serving the Lowell area, and 99.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lowell's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lowell are AT&T, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Lowell.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lowell residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Lowell’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 11% of Lowell 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 all households in Lowell covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lowell 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $47.12.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lowell, $1.57.
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 Lowell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 306 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 Lowell covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lowell 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 Lowell, $47.12.
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 Lowell, $1.57.
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 Lowell. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 306 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 Mediacom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Lowell covering 11% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lowell residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $47.12.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lowell, $1.57.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Lowell. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lowell's providers, 306 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Lowell, you’ll likely have options from DSL and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Lowell, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Lowell and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lowell at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lowell at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Lowell residents, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell DSL and cable internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lowell with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Lowell. The next fastest internet provider in Lowell is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Lowell with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $47.12.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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