Compare 47250 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Madison – 107 Mbps
IN – 123 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Madison – 65 Mbps
IN – 45 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Madison.
Internet providers in 47250
Internet providers in your area
47250 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 81% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 79% |
| CenturyLink | $50.00 *** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 2.510% |
Metronet  | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 75% |
| SEI Data | $64.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 5.940% |
| SEI Data | $64.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.370% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Enhanced Telecommunications | $68.99 | - | Wireless | 99% |
| SEI Data | $64.95 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 31% |
*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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
***Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
Need help?47250 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
12758
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 93.64%
2 providers - 79.15%
3 providers - 68.46%
4+ providers - 2.07%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in the 47250 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 47250 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 81% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 76% of those living in the 47250 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 47250 area, and 79.15% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 47250, prices start at $39.95 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Madison
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Metronet | 104 Mbps | 77 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| HughesNet | 21 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
| Frontier | 16 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
| SEI Data | 198 Mbps | 140 Mbps | Wireless |
| Spectrum | 102 Mbps | 12 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Madison.
Top high-speed internet providers in 47250
The largest internet providers serving the 47250 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and Metronet bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 47250 ZIP code, covering 81% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 79% of the area. Madison’s third most-available internet provider, Metronet, offers fiber-optic to around 75% of residents in the 47250 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 47250 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 Madison, $57.98.
Spectrum cable internet
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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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to most households in the 47250 ZIP code, covering 79% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 47250 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Madison, $57.98.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Madison, $0.72.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 47250 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison's providers, 209 Mbps.
Metronet fiber-optic internet
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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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Metronet offers broadband to most households in the 47250 ZIP code, covering 75% 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 47250 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 Madison, $57.98.
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 Madison, $0.72.
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 47250 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Madison's providers, 209 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 47250 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 47250 and the greater Madison area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Madison at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Madison at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 47250 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 Madison 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 Madison DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 47250 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 47250 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 79% of households in 47250. The next fastest internet provider in the 47250 ZIP code is Metronet, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 75% of the area.
Metronet offers the cheapest internet in the 47250 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Madison, $57.98.
Metronet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 47250 ZIP code, covering 75% of the city. SEI Data also offers fiber internet in 47250 and is available to 0.370% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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