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Internet providers in 46385
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46385 internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
NITCO  | $50.00 | - | DSL | 2.241% |
| NITCO | $50.00 | - | Fiber-optic | 0.174% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Midwest Telecom of America | $49.95 | 10 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| NITCO | $50.00 | - | Wireless | 92% |
| Surf Air Wireless | $74.95 | 50 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 88% |
*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 22, 2021.
Need help?46385 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
28200
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.86%
2 providers - 93.18%
3 providers - 3.40%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 46385 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 46385 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 99% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Valparaiso, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the 46385 area, and 93.18% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 46385, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 46385
The largest internet providers serving the 46385 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 46385 ZIP code, covering 94% 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 residents in the 46385 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL 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 Feb 22, 2021.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 46385 ZIP code, covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier 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 Frontier start at $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $48.98.
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 Valparaiso, $2.33.
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 46385 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 184 Mbps.
Xfinity 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 46385 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 46385 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, $48.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $1.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Valparaiso, $2.33.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in 46385 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 184 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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 Feb 22, 2021.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 46385 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 46385 ZIP 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 Valparaiso, $48.98.
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 Valparaiso, $2.33.
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 46385 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Valparaiso's providers, 184 Mbps.
Internet providers in 46385 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 46385?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in the 46385 ZIP code with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 46385. The next fastest internet provider in the 46385 ZIP code is NITCO, offering download speeds up to 100 Mbps to 0.174% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 46385?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 46385 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Valparaiso, $48.98.
Is fiber internet available in 46385?
NITCO is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 46385 ZIP code, covering 0.174% of the city.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Can I get Wi-Fi without a provider?
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
