12 Best Internet Providers in Bartholomew County, IN
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Bartholomew County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 6,385 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 12 |
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Real Bartholomew County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Bartholomew County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bartholomew County.
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Bartholomew County has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Bartholomew County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Bartholomew County, IN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Bartholomew County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bartholomew County, IN?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Bartholomew County based on Indiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Bartholomew County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 48.26% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Bartholomew County, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Bartholomew County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bartholomew County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Bartholomew County Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (8) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) |  (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Blueriver Networking Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Unlimited Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 128 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Bartholomew County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Indiana, with 3.68 out of 5 stars and 82.2% coverage in Bartholomew County.
At a national level, based on 4356 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Great Plains Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bartholomew County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Bartholomew County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, GigabitNow 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 Bartholomew County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| GigabitNow | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Great Plains Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| Unlimited Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Blueriver Networking Services | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bartholomew County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bartholomew County Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Blueriver Networking Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Unlimited Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Bartholomew County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through GigabitNow. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Bartholomew County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bartholomew County?
Indiana customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 3.86 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Bartholomew County customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Bartholomew County, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bartholomew County
| ISP / Tech Type | Bartholomew County Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| 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 | ||
| Great Plains Communications | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (0) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigabitNow | (0) | (0) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Blueriver Networking Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Unlimited Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Bartholomew County 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 county 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 Bartholomew County below, including the metrics used and how Bartholomew County compares to the rest of Indiana and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Bartholomew County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 70.46% | 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. | 6,385 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 Bartholomew County. | 5.5 | 7.0 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 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. | 12% | 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. | 95% | 94% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 74% | 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. | 74% | 71% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Bartholomew County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Bartholomew County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Bartholomew County is high with a score of 66 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Bartholomew County have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Bartholomew County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
92% of Bartholomew County households have an internet connection despite having 99.66% availability. 74% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% 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 74% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 74% subscribe to it. A large amount of Bartholomew County 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 Counties Compare to Bartholomew County?
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Bartholomew County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Bartholomew County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Bartholomew County's average household income is $85,571 which is higher than the Indiana average of $79,105 and higher than 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.
Bartholomew County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Indiana average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Bartholomew County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bartholomew County households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bartholomew County?
GigabitNow Fiber in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
54.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
GigabitNow offers Fiber service to 54.5% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, GigabitNow Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,140 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,140 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
22.6%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,140 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 22.6% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,140 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
XFINITY Fiber in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(302)
Avg. Download Speed
1,299 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,299 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 628 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Great Plains Communications Fiber in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Great Plains Communications offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Great Plains Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bartholomew County?
XFINITY Cable in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,774 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 90.3% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,774 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 189 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Sparklight Cable in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 1.5% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Bartholomew County?
EarthLink DSL in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 74.7% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 71 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
74.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 74.7% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 71 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 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Bartholomew County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.2% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bartholomew County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
48.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.3% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.1% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
26.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.1% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 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 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Unlimited Net Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Unlimited Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Unlimited Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.2% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Blueriver Networking Services Fixed Wireless in Bartholomew County, IN
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Blueriver Networking Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Bartholomew County homes. Across the county, Blueriver Networking Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Bartholomew County?
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 Bartholomew County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be GigabitNow. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Bartholomew County is Verizon.
- Viasat, XFINITY from Comcast, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bartholomew County, 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 Bartholomew County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Bartholomew County 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 Bartholomew County's B ISP Report Card and 66 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100