| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.590% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.500% |
Metronet  | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 81% |
| NineStar Communications | $62.50 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.320% |
| New Lisbon Telephone | $52.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 4.230% |
| New Lisbon Telephone | $52.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.690% |
| NineStar Communications | $62.50 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 0.570% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| New Lisbon Telephone | $52.00 | 5 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 41% |
| Benton Ridge Telephone | - | 0.768 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 23% |
*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 - 99.05%
2 providers - 88.99%
3 providers - 79.04%
4+ providers - 10.04%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 47362 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 47362 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 94% of households. DSL 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 84% of those living in the 47362 ZIP code.
There are 10 internet providers serving the 47362 area, and 88.99% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among 10 internet providers in 47362, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 47362 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and Metronet bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 47362 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 94% of the area. New Castle’s third most-available internet provider, Metronet, offers fiber-optic to around 81% of residents in the 47362 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 47362 ZIP code, covering 84% 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in New Castle, $48.82.
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 New Castle, $0.94.
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 47362 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Castle's providers, 645 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 nearly all households in the 47362 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 47362 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 New Castle, $48.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in New Castle, $0.94.
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 47362 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Castle's providers, 645 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 Metronet offers broadband to nearly all households in the 47362 ZIP code, covering 81% 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 47362 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Metronet start at $39.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in New Castle, $48.82.
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 New Castle, $0.94.
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 47362 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all New Castle's providers, 645 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 47362 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 47362 and the greater New Castle area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Castle at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in New Castle at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 47362 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 New Castle 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 New Castle cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 47362 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 84% of households in 47362. The next fastest internet provider in the 47362 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 94% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 47362 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in New Castle, $48.82.
Metronet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 47362 ZIP code, covering 81% of the city. NineStar Communications also offers fiber internet in 47362 and is available to 5.320% 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.
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.
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.
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