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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Benton Ridge Telephone  | - | 0.768 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Mercury Wireless Indiana . | $65.00 | 30 - 150 Mbps | Wireless | 23% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 3.139% |
*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 - 99.64%
2 providers - 97.11%
3 providers - 0.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in South Bend 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 South Bend area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of South Bend residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 47% of those living in South Bend.
There are seven internet providers serving the South Bend area, and 97.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among South Bend's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in South Bend are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to South Bend.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all South Bend residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. South Bend’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of South Bend 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in South Bend covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in South Bend 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 South Bend, $56.99.
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 South Bend, $2.28.
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 South Bend. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Bend's providers, 224 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 South Bend covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but South Bend 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 South Bend, $56.99.
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 South Bend, $2.28.
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 South Bend. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all South Bend's providers, 224 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 South Bend covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of South Bend 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in South Bend, $56.99.
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 South Bend, $2.28.
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 South Bend. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all South Bend's providers, 224 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in South Bend with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in South Bend. The next fastest internet provider in South Bend is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in South Bend with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in South Bend, $56.99.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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