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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Blueriver Networking Services  | - | 30 - 2,000 Mbps | Wireless | 7.944% |
*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 - 93.45%
2 providers - 0.99%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Mitchell 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 Mitchell area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Mitchell residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Mitchell.
There are four internet providers serving the Mitchell area, and 0.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mitchell's four internet providers, prices start at $64.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mitchell are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Mitchell.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Mitchell residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Mitchell’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Mitchell 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Mitchell covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Mitchell 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 significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $59.99.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Mitchell covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mitchell where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $59.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mitchell, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Mitchell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 19 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Mitchell covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mitchell where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $59.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mitchell, $3.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Mitchell. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mitchell's providers, 19 Mbps.
Blueriver Networking Services is the fastest internet provider in Mitchell with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 7.944% of households in Mitchell. The next fastest internet provider in Mitchell is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Mitchell with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mitchell, $59.99.
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.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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