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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 3.246% |
NITCO  | $39.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.331% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Midwest Telecom of America | $49.95 | 10 - 40 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
| NITCO | $39.95 | 1.5 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 95% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.99%
2 providers - 91.63%
3 providers - 8.29%
4+ providers - 0.04%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Valparaiso residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 20% of those living in Valparaiso.
There are eight internet providers serving the Valparaiso area, and 91.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Valparaiso's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Viasat | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Satellite |
| Mediacom | 66 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 17 Mbps | 8 Mbps | DSL |
| Surf Air Wireless | 58 Mbps | 47 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 145 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Valparaiso.
The largest internet providers in Valparaiso are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Valparaiso.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Valparaiso residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Valparaiso’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Valparaiso 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Valparaiso covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Valparaiso 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $51.85.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Valparaiso covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, $51.85.
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 Valparaiso, $1.67.
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 Valparaiso. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 313 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Valparaiso covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso, $51.85.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valparaiso, $1.67.
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 Valparaiso. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 313 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Valparaiso with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Valparaiso. The next fastest internet provider in Valparaiso is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 3.246% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Valparaiso with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $51.85.
NITCO is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Valparaiso, covering 5.331% of the city.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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