Compare Lowell internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lowell – 72 Mbps
IN – 123 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lowell – 27 Mbps
IN – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lowell.
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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 | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | 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 Sep 23, 2022.
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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.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 155 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
Surf Air Wireless | 11 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
AT&T | 70 Mbps | 54 Mbps | DSL |
HughesNet | 8 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lowell.
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 Sep 23, 2022.
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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Lowell, $51.85.
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, $1.85.
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, 271 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.
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, $51.85.
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, $1.85.
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, 271 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.
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, $51.85.
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, $1.85.
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, 271 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, $51.85.
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Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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