| Provider | ||||
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| Verizon | $49.99 | 300 - 940 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Windstream  | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 1.100% |
| Windstream | - | 200 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.387% |
| Salsgiver | $55.00 | 25 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 4.176% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.96%
2 providers - 99.88%
3 providers - 5.48%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Indiana is comparable to the rest of Pennsylvania - 98%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Indiana area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Indiana residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 53% of those living in Indiana.
There are six internet providers serving the Indiana area, and 99.88% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Indiana's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Indiana are Verizon, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Indiana.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Indiana residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Indiana’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Indiana residents.
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DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Indiana covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Indiana 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 Verizon start at $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Indiana, $53.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Indiana, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Indiana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Indiana's providers, 250 Mbps.
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Indiana covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Indiana 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 Indiana, $53.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Indiana, $0.66.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Indiana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Indiana's providers, 250 Mbps.
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Indiana covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Indiana 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 Indiana, $53.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Indiana, $0.66.
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 Indiana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Indiana's providers, 250 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Indiana with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Indiana. The next fastest internet provider in Indiana is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 1.100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Indiana with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Indiana, $53.99.
Salsgiver is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Indiana, covering 4.176% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in Indiana and is available to 0.387% of households.
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.
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.
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.
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