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Internet providers in Salem, IN
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Salem, IN internet providers
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Salem internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Salem 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 Salem area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Salem residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 48% of those living in Salem.
There are seven internet providers serving the Salem area, and 96.74% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Salem's seven internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Salem
The largest internet providers in Salem are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Salem.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Salem residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Salem’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Salem residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Salem covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Salem 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $45.74.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 90 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Salem covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Salem residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Salem, $45.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $1.76.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 90 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Salem covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Salem 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $45.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $1.76.
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 Salem. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 90 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Salem?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Salem with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Salem. The next fastest internet provider in Salem is BG Networking, LLC, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 48% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Salem?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Salem with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $45.74.
Is fiber internet available in Salem?
BG Networking, LLC is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Salem, covering 48% of the city.
How do I change internet 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.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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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