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| CenturyLink | $50.00 ** | 10 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 82% |
TV Cable Of Rensselaer 
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$39.95 | 1.5 - 20 Mbps | Cable | 94% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| TRANSWORLD NETWORK CORP | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
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King Street Wireless
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- | - | Wireless | 100% |
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Monon Telephone Company
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$35.00 | 6 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
*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.
**Speeds/pricing may vary. Service is not available everywhere.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 94.36%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Rensselaer residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 77% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Rensselaer, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Rensselaer area, and 94.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Rensselaer's seven internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Rensselaer are CenturyLink, TV Cable Of Rensselaer, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Rensselaer.
DSL internet from CenturyLink is available to most Rensselaer residents, covering 82% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from TV Cable Of Rensselaer, which covers 94% of the area. Rensselaer’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Rensselaer 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 CenturyLink offers broadband to nearly all households in Rensselaer covering 82% of the area.
DSL internet from CenturyLink uses telephone lines in Rensselaer 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 CenturyLink start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Rensselaer, $51.99.
CenturyLink customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rensselaer, $4.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CenturyLink offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rensselaer. These download speeds are available to 82% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Rensselaer's providers, 45 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 TV Cable Of Rensselaer offers broadband to nearly all households in Rensselaer covering 94% of the area.
TV Cable Of Rensselaer’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Rensselaer residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for TV Cable Of Rensselaer start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Rensselaer, $51.99.
TV Cable Of Rensselaer customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 1.5 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $26.63 per Mbps, significantly lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rensselaer, $4.73.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, TV Cable Of Rensselaer offers download speeds up to 20 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Rensselaer. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Rensselaer's providers, 45 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 HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Rensselaer covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Rensselaer 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Rensselaer, $51.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Rensselaer, $4.73.
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 Rensselaer. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Rensselaer's providers, 45 Mbps.
Monon Telephone Company is the fastest internet provider in Rensselaer with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Rensselaer. The next fastest internet provider in Rensselaer is CenturyLink, offering download speeds up to 940 Mbps to 82% of the area.
Monon Telephone Company offers the cheapest internet in Rensselaer with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Rensselaer, $51.99.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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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