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Internet Providers in Indianapolis, Indiana

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Home Internet in Indianapolis, IN

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 93.7%
    Indianapolis speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 41.9%
    Indianapolis speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 3. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 60.1%
    Indianapolis speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 53.8%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 51.9%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 53.8%
  • 9. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 18.2%
    Indianapolis speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • NineStar Connect
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 1.5%
  • On-Ramp Indiana
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 1.3%
  • JCFiber
    Speeds Up To
    10 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 1.2%
  • 10. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 33%
3 Residential internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Indianapolis. See All

Best Internet Providers in Indianapolis, IN

The best home internet provider in Indianapolis is AT&T Fiber. Featuring speeds up to 5 Gbps, AT&T Fiber receives high customer reviews for its multiple fiber internet plan options with no contracts or data caps. AT&T also allows you to pair your fiber internet with AT&T wireless plans for additional savings, an option that many internet providers don’t have.

Metronet is another highly rated fiber internet provider in Indianapolis, offering speeds up to 5 Gbps. Customers choose Metronet for its excellent customer reviews, free eero router on all plans and lack of contracts and data caps. That said, Metronet does typically raise its rates after 12 months, and it does have a Technology Assure fee of $13.95 per month that you cannot avoid.

If neither fiber provider is available in your area, your next-best option is one of Indianapolis’ cable providers. Most U.S. cities have one monopolistic cable provider, but Indianapolis is split between two. You’ll most likely have only one available at your particular address though.

In some areas of Indianapolis, you’ll have access to cable internet plans from Spectrum, which offers plans that start at $50 per month for 12 months. Spectrum also offers packages with TV, home phone, and mobile phone services that start at $90 per month for 12 months. The rest of the city is covered by Xfinity, which offers plans that start at $30 per month and bundles that start at $55 per month. Like Spectrum, Xfinity offers bundles with TV, home phone and mobile phone, as well as home security services.

AT&T also offers AT&T Internet in Indianapolis. The service uses an IPBB connection, which is a hybrid connection type that uses DSL. It may be a decent budget pick for some consumers, but we generally recommend fiber and cable connections over DSL. Outside of these wired internet options, you may also find internet with Verizon 5G Home Internet, EarthLink Wireless Home Internet, Always ON, and even Starlink.

Another 5G home internet option to consider is T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. It offers download speeds ranging from 72 Mbps to 245 Mbps — you can stream your favorite shows in HD and play online games with these speeds. Not only that, but you also have plans starting at $60 per month (with AutoPay). It’s an affordable alternative if the wired internet providers in your area don’t meet your internet needs.

As far as promotions go, AT&T Fiber offers 20% off when paired with an unlimited wireless plan from the company’s cellular network. You can also grab a Visa Reward Card (worth anywhere from $50 to $150) if you sign up for AT&T Fiber Internet 300 plan or higher. Similarly, Metronet offers a $100 Amazon gift card on 1 Gig Internet or higher.

Fastest Internet Providers in Indianapolis, IN

NineStar Connect is the fastest provider in Indianapolis, with speeds up to 10 Gbps.

Metronet slightly outpaces AT&T Fiber in Indianapolis by offering internet speeds up to 5 Gbps. However, you really can’t go wrong with either of the city’s two fiber providers. Both offer lightning-fast fiber speeds and all the benefits of a fiber network, including symmetrical speeds (which means upload speeds are just as fast as download speeds) and more reliable performance at peak traffic hours. That said, we do think AT&T Fiber has a slight edge over Metronet when it comes to multi-gig plans, as these plans come with additional extenders and internet security through the AT&T All-Fi program.

For most households, 500 Mbps to 1 Gbps is plenty of speed. These speeds will allow you to stream Netflix and even live TV on multiple devices at once, and they’ll be able to handle online gaming and other bandwidth-intensive activities too. If you don’t need the multi-gig speeds of AT&T Fiber or Metronet in Indianapolis, then you’ll be fine with the sub-gigabit plans offered by Spectrum or Xfinity.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • On-Ramp Indiana
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Spectrum
  • Xfinity
  • Metronet
  • NineStar Connect
  • JCFiber
  • Verizon
93.72%

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Internet Availability in Indianapolis, IN

When it comes to internet service, Indianapolis is a city divided. Unlike most cities in the U.S., Indianapolis isn’t served by one cable giant — there are two!

You can figure out whether you’re in Spectrum territory or Xfinity territory based on how far from downtown you are. (Or you could just use the ZIP check tool on this page for a fast and accurate answer.) Spectrum runs the show in downtown Indianapolis and in a large swath around it, from I-465 in the east to Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the West and from the University area in the South to the area around Meridian Hills in the north.

Xfinity’s footprint is just a photo negative of Spectrum’s: It looks like a map of Indianapolis with a big, jagged hole in the middle, where Spectrum’s share has been carved out. Neighborhoods all along the city line are in Xfinity territory, from Chapel Glen to Far Eastside and from Far Northside to South Perry.

(Why this weird two-provider footprint and inside-versus-outside orientation? History buffs may have already guessed: Spectrum’s footprint roughly follows the outline of the old city limits, prior to the “unigov” consolidation of the Indianapolis city and Marion County governments in 1970.)

Both of Indianapolis’ cable providers are worthy options, but be sure to check for fiber availability in your area. If you’re in the northeastern part of town, in or near Castleton, or way down in the south part of town in the areas of Southern Dunes and Glenns Valley, then you may be able to sign up for fiber plans from Metronet. For most of the rest of the city (with a few exceptions, particularly in the downtown and Near Northside areas), AT&T Fiber is likely your best bet for great internet.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Indianapolis, IN

Provider Connection Types in Indianapolis, IN

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Indianapolis, IN
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
55.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.42%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
59.72%

List of Internet Providers in Indianapolis, IN

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Xfinity Cable, Fiber 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
NineStar Connect Fiber 10 Gbps
On-Ramp Indiana Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
JCFiber Fiber 10 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 1 Gbps

Internet Providers in Indianapolis, IN

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Metronet $34.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
NineStar Connect $65.5/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
JCFiber $74.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in Indianapolis, IN

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    AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Indianapolis due to its quick speeds, excellent customer service, and countless monthly promotions.

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