Best Internet Providers in Downtown West, Gary, IN
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Downtown West has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Downtown West.
Ranks compare Downtown West with the 8 neighborhoods in Gary.
The Best Internet in Downtown West, Gary, IN at a Glance
Downtown West Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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Verizon
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Downtown West ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Downtown West, Gary, IN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Downtown West based on 122 Indiana customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Downtown West?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Downtown West Compares to the Rest of Gary
Downtown West's report card score is 7th of 8 and its connectivity index is 1st of 8.
| Measure | Downtown West | Rank among neighborhoods in Gary | Gary | Lake County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | Tied 7th of 8 | 18.7% | 46.9% | 71.5% | Tarrytown (48.9%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 1,605 Mbps | 5th of 8 | 2,020 Mbps | 3,364 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | Tarrytown (2,894 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | 6th of 8 | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Tarrytown (7.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | 1st of 8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Leads; next is Glen Park (2.9) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | 5th of 8 | 9% | 9% | 15% | Brunswick (17%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 2nd of 8 | 91% | 94% | 96% | Pulaski (96%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | 5th of 8 | 84% | 90% | 91% | Pulaski (91%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | 1st of 8 | 67% | 76% | 76% | Leads; next is Brunswick (75%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | 1st of 8 | 63% | 76% | 81% | Leads; next is Pulaski (67%) |
| Median household income | $39,371 | 5th of 8 | $43,459 | $82,334 | $93,246 | Tarrytown ($47,436) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 4th of 8 | 14% | 14% | 16% | Pulaski (20%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Downtown West, against 18.7% across Gary and 46.9% across Lake County. Households in Downtown West are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $39,371 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Downtown West
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Downtown West?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Downtown West, Gary, IN.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Downtown West?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(353)
Avg. Download Speed
231 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 231 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(335)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(200)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 26 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Downtown West?
XFINITY Cable in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2058)
Avg. Download Speed
1,605 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,605 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 144 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Downtown West?
EarthLink DSL in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 82.0% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Downtown West, Gary, IN
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(299)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 82.0% of Downtown West homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
How Downtown West Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Downtown West that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Tarrytown has the most homes with fiber (48.9%) and Pulaski the fewest (0.0%); Downtown West has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown West (this page) | 3,773 | 0.0% | 1,605 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Glen Park | 12,182 | 13.0% | 1,895 Mbps | 6 | C | 43/100 |
| Tolleston | 8,718 | 26.1% | 2,026 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Turner-Meyn Park (Hammond) | 6,602 | 13.1% | 1,951 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Midtown | 5,759 | 0.5% | 1,459 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 19/100 |
| Aetna | 4,365 | 22.3% | 2,533 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Brunswick | 4,307 | 25.8% | 1,506 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 58/100 |
| Forestdale (Hammond) | 4,234 | 15.0% | 2,168 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 63/100 |
| Pulaski | 3,475 | 0.0% | 1,373 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Columbia Center (Hammond) | 3,205 | 22.1% | 2,400 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 44/100 |
| Tarrytown | 3,161 | 48.9% | 2,894 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Downtown West?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Downtown West
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Downtown West Internet Providers
Based on 122 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Downtown West 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 3.73 out of 5 stars and 83.1% coverage in Downtown West.
At a national level, based on 4528 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Downtown West Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Downtown West, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown West Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (0) |  (7) | (798) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1027) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (79) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Downtown West
Based on data reported by Downtown West ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Downtown West. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,605 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown West Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (798) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (79) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1027) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Downtown West?
Indiana customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Downtown West customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Downtown West, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Downtown West
| ISP / Tech Type | Downtown West Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (798) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (6) | (335) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1027) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (79) | (2353) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Indiana
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Frontier Fiber
October 08, 2026 When it works, it is good, but there is no real customer service. The site says you can call till 9 PM ET, but when you try, it tells you they are closed. The chatbot sucks and never knows what you are talking about. Their app works like it was made by a first-year high school student. The people chatting have to translate to whatever language they speak, so it is slow and not always in the right order; it is like talking to Yoda half the time. This is one of the worst places to deal with or get help when it is needed.
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Jjames A
Kosciusko Connect Fiber
October 04, 2026 Service excellent Number of units using is up to 13. Watches, 4 computers, 3 iPads, 4 cell phones and two tvs
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Surf Fiber
September 30, 2026 great
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Sam F
Spectrum Cable
July 31, 2026 Service is pretty good but moving service is a headache. Not suggested for anyone planning to move whether near or far future.
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Tim
Surf Fiber
July 27, 2026 have had surf since late December of 2024 and there awesome my speeds up and down always run above 250 and i have no complaints and have had very few outages over the course of time maybe t or three tops so i understated all ISP can have an outage from time to time this should be anticipated and is not a serious ding
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Downtown West?
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 Downtown West is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Downtown West is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Downtown West, available to 100.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.