16 Best Internet Providers in 46706, IN
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46706 ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,236 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
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Real 46706 Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
46706 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 46706.
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46706 has 16 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 46706.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 46706, IN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 46706 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 46706, IN?
Auburn Essential Services is the highest-rated internet provider in 46706 based on 133 Indiana customer reviews, and Auburn Essential Services has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 46706, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 46706
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 46706 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 46706 Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Essential Services | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| LigTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (77) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (1) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (8) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| LOCL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Steuben County REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 133 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Auburn Essential Services is the best internet service provider for 46706 residents. Auburn Essential Services was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. LigTel wins for second-place in Indiana, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 1.5% coverage in 46706.
At a national level, based on 4432 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Auburn Essential Services is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 46706?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 46706?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Auburn Essential Services. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, LigTel should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 46706
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| LigTel | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Lakeland Internet | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Auburn Essential Services | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Steuben County REMC | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| QualStar Communications | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mercury Broadband | 150 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| LOCL.net | 30 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 46706
| ISP / Tech Type | 46706 Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Auburn Essential Services | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| LigTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (77) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (8) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) |  (1) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| LOCL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Steuben County REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 46706 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through LigTel. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in 46706. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Auburn Essential Services. This indicates Auburn Essential Services reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 46706?
Indiana customers rate Auburn Essential Services as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Auburn Essential Services received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. LigTel is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 46706 customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 46706, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 46706
| ISP / Tech Type | 46706 Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Auburn Essential Services | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| LigTel | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (28) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (77) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (8) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (2) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (1) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (0) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| LOCL.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| QualStar Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Lakeland Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Steuben County REMC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
46706 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 46706 below, including the metrics used and how 46706 compares to the rest of Indiana and nation.
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46706 | Indiana | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 46706 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 99.48% | 71.53% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,236 Mbps | 3,595 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 46706. | 8.8 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 4% | 10% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 92% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 89% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 58% | 71% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 58% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
46706 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 46706 is A-, which is worse than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 46706 is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 46706 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 46706 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
87% of 46706 households have an internet connection despite having 99.92% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 58% subscribe to it. A low number of 46706 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 46706?
- ISP Report Card: A+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
How Much Speed does a 46706 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 46706 is 2.6, which is larger than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 46706's average household income is $76,196 which is higher than the Indiana average of $79,105 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
46706 also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Indiana average of 16%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 10% of residents in Indiana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 46706 has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 46706 households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 46706?
Steuben County REMC Fiber in 46706, IN
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Steuben County REMC offers Fiber service to 97.4% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Steuben County REMC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Auburn Essential Services Fiber in 46706, IN
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Auburn Essential Services offers Fiber service to 87.9% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Auburn Essential Services Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Lakeland Internet Fiber in 46706, IN
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Lakeland Internet offers Fiber service to 2.3% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Lakeland Internet Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in 46706, IN
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,352 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,352 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 46706 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
LigTel Fiber in 46706, IN
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
LigTel offers Fiber service to 1.4% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, LigTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 46706?
Mediacom Cable in 46706, IN
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 86.4% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in 46706, IN
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.3% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 46706?
EarthLink DSL in 46706, IN
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 41.4% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in 46706, IN
Availability:
41.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 41.4% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in 46706, IN
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.1% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the zip. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in 46706 from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Brightspeed DSL in 46706, IN
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(33)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.6% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.3 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 46706?
QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
QualStar Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, QualStar Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the zip.
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
37.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
430 Mbps
Lakeland Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.6% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Lakeland Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 430 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 86 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
34.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 34.5% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
25.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.0% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the zip.
LOCL.net Fixed Wireless in 46706, IN
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
LOCL.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of 46706 homes. Across the zip, LOCL.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 46706?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 46706 is Auburn Essential Services.
- The fastest internet provider should be LigTel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Auburn Essential Services may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 46706 is Auburn Essential Services.
- Viasat, QualStar Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in 46706, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 46706 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 46706 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 46706's A- ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100