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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 16% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 7.050% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
NITCO 
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$39.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
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Midwest Telecom of America
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$49.95 | 10 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Surf Air Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 65% |
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 99.20%
3 providers - 1.69%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 46410 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 46410 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 84% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 28% of those living in the 46410 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 46410 area, and 99.20% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 46410, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 46410 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 46410 ZIP code, covering 94% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 16% of the area. Merrillville’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 46410 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 46410 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Merrillville, $50.69.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Merrillville, $2.53.
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 46410 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merrillville's providers, 357 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 AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 46410 ZIP code, covering 16% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 46410 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Merrillville, $50.69.
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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Merrillville, $2.53.
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 1,000 Mbps in 46410 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 16% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merrillville's providers, 357 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 the 46410 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46410 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 Merrillville, $50.69.
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 Merrillville, $2.53.
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 46410 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Merrillville's providers, 357 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 46410 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 46410 and the greater Merrillville area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Merrillville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Merrillville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 46410 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 Merrillville 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 Merrillville cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 46410 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in 46410. The next fastest internet provider in the 46410 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 16% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 46410 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Merrillville, $50.69.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 46410 ZIP code, covering 16% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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