4 Best Internet Providers in Dubois, IN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Dubois, IN for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dubois, IN?

Orange County Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Dubois based on 24 Indiana customer reviews, and Orange County Fiber 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 Dubois, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Dubois

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Dubois Internet Providers

Based on 24 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Orange County Fiber is the best internet service provider for Dubois residents. Orange County Fiber was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Indiana, with 4.29 out of 5 stars and 38.0% coverage in Dubois.

At a national level, based on 1180 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Orange County Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dubois?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Orange County Fiber. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Orange County Fiber and Sparklight 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 Dubois

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Orange County Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dubois

Based on data reported by Dubois ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Orange County Fiber and Sparklight. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dubois. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Orange County Fiber. This indicates Orange County Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dubois?

Indiana customers rate Orange County Fiber 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.

Orange County Fiber received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Dubois customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Dubois, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Dubois

Dubois 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 city 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 Dubois below, including the metrics used and how Dubois compares to the rest of Indiana and nation.

Dubois ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Dubois	Indiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Dubois that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	99.32%	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.	993 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 Dubois.	3.1	7.0	6.8

 

Dubois Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Dubois	Indiana	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city 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.	84%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	39%	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.	39%	71%	76%

Dubois ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Dubois is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Dubois is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Dubois have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Dubois ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

81% of Dubois households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 39% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 9% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 39% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 39% subscribe to it. A very low number of Dubois 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 Cities Compare to Dubois?

How Much Speed does a Dubois Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Dubois is 2.6, which is larger than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Dubois's average household income is $83,136 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.

Dubois also has 13% 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 Dubois has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Dubois households are much more technology-disengaged. 84% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 74% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dubois?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dubois?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Dubois, IN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dubois?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dubois?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Dubois?

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 Dubois is Orange County Fiber.
• The fastest internet provider should be Orange County Fiber and Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Orange County Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Dubois is Orange County Fiber.
• Viasat, Orange County Fiber, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dubois, 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 Dubois compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Dubois 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 Dubois's C+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.