Best Internet Providers in East Chicago, IN
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in East Chicago, IN
East Chicago has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in East Chicago.
Ranks compare East Chicago with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in East Chicago, IN at a Glance
East Chicago Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
NITCO
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 East Chicago ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in East Chicago, IN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in East Chicago based on 125 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 East Chicago?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in East Chicago
How East Chicago Compares to Places Its Size
East Chicago's report card score is in the bottom 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | East Chicago | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Lake County | Indiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 48.0% | bottom 20% | 46.9% | 76.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,804 Mbps | bottom 16% | 3,364 Mbps | 3,867 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.7 | bottom 39% | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 28% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 9% | 9% | 11% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 3% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 2% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | bottom 14% | 76% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 3% | 76% | 77% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $46,623 | bottom 3% | $82,334 | $81,120 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 48.0% of homes in East Chicago, against 46.9% across Lake County and 76.3% across Indiana. Households in East Chicago are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,623 (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 East Chicago
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in East Chicago?
NITCO Fiber in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
48.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
NITCO offers Fiber service to 48.0% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, NITCO Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in East Chicago?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
86.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.2% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.8% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
267 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.0% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 267 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in East Chicago?
XFINITY Cable in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,805 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.3% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,805 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 198 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in East Chicago?
EarthLink DSL in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.4% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 73 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in East Chicago from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in East Chicago, IN
Availability:
99.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
73 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.4% of East Chicago homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 73 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in East Chicago from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in East Chicago by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
East Chicago has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in East Chicago
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in East Chicago
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46312 | 26,370 | 48.0% | 1,804 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
How East Chicago Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to East Chicago that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 5 of them in Illinois. Among them, Whiting has the most homes with fiber (77.4%) and Dolton, IL the fewest (0.0%); East Chicago has 48.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago (this page) | 26,370 | 48.0% | 1,804 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Hammond | 70,713 | 37.1% | 2,650 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 56/100 |
| Calumet City, IL | 36,033 | 41.9% | 3,209 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 65/100 |
| Lansing, IL | 29,731 | 10.2% | 2,164 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Highland | 24,088 | 58.2% | 3,713 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 57/100 |
| Munster | 23,790 | 53.4% | 3,466 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 72/100 |
| South Holland, IL | 21,630 | 8.5% | 2,255 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 82/100 |
| Dolton, IL | 21,452 | 0.0% | 1,794 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 72/100 |
| Griffith | 18,159 | 67.0% | 3,965 Mbps | 8 | B | 60/100 |
| Whiting | 11,725 | 77.4% | 4,151 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Burnham, IL | 4,046 | 18.7% | 2,268 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in East Chicago?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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 East Chicago
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| NITCO | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for East Chicago Internet Providers
Based on 125 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for East Chicago 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 99.4% coverage in East Chicago.
At a national level, based on 4603 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all East Chicago Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in East Chicago, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | East Chicago Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) |  (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in East Chicago
Based on data reported by East Chicago ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in East Chicago. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,805 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers 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 | East Chicago Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in East Chicago?
Of the providers in East Chicago, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in East Chicago where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Indiana or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.71 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in East Chicago, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in East Chicago
| ISP / Tech Type | East Chicago Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Indiana
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
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.
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
phyllis t
Surf Fiber
September 30, 2026 great
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.
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 East Chicago?
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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in East Chicago, available to 99.4% 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.