Best Internet Providers in Indianapolis, IA
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Indianapolis, IA
Indianapolis has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Indianapolis.
Ranks compare Indianapolis with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Indianapolis, IA at a Glance
Indianapolis Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
MCG
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Indianapolis ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Indianapolis, IA?
MCG is the highest-rated internet provider in Indianapolis based on 17 Iowa 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis Compares to Places Its Size
Indianapolis's report card score is in the top 36% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Indianapolis | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Mahaska County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.8% | top 40% | 86.2% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,861 Mbps | top 23% | 1,188 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 43% | 6.8 | 6.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 8% | 12% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 24% | 90% | 89% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 36% | bottom 15% | 66% | 72% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 76% | 78% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,328 | bottom 23% | $71,626 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 90.8% of homes in Indianapolis, against 86.2% across Mahaska County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Indianapolis are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,328 (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 Indianapolis
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Indianapolis?
MCG Fiber in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
MCG offers Fiber service to 90.8% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, MCG Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Indianapolis?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
531 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 531 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 162 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Windstream Fixed Wireless in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
44.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Windstream offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.5% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, Windstream Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 9.9 Mbps throughout the city.
MCG Fixed Wireless in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
22.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
MCG offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.5% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, MCG Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
19.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.7% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Indianapolis?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Indianapolis, IA.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Indianapolis?
Windstream DSL in Indianapolis, IA
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 6.4% of Indianapolis homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Indianapolis by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Indianapolis
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Indianapolis Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Indianapolis that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Rose Hill has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Delta the fewest (9.3%); Indianapolis has 90.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis (this page) | 173 | 90.8% | 1,861 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 23/100 |
| What Cheer | 953 | 73.8% | 1,609 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 26/100 |
| University Park | 870 | 97.2% | 1,615 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 53/100 |
| Delta | 538 | 9.3% | 626 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Rose Hill | 399 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 34/100 |
| Keswick | 398 | 99.5% | 1,043 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 31/100 |
| Keomah Village | 381 | 97.4% | 1,084 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 35/100 |
| Barnes City | 340 | 79.1% | 927 Mbps | 3.3 | C- | 25/100 |
| Union Mills | 234 | 82.0% | 1,783 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Gibson | 177 | 44.1% | 1,088 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 33/100 |
| Thornburg | 64 | 56.2% | 1,294 Mbps | 4 | C- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Indianapolis?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from MCG.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Indianapolis
| MCG | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Windstream | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Indianapolis Internet Providers
Based on 17 reviews from Iowa internet customers, MCG is the best internet service provider for Indianapolis residents. MCG was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.40 out of 5 stars and 84.4% coverage in Indianapolis.
At a national level, based on 1280 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 Indianapolis Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Indianapolis, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Indianapolis Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Indianapolis
Based on data reported by Indianapolis ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through MCG. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Indianapolis. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,819 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with MCG. This indicates MCG reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Indianapolis Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Indianapolis?
Of the providers in Indianapolis, customers rate MCG the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Indianapolis where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
MCG is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Indianapolis, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Indianapolis
| ISP / Tech Type | Indianapolis Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCG | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis is MCG.
- The fastest internet provider should be MCG. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MCG may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Indianapolis is MCG.
- Viasat, Nextlink, MCG, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Indianapolis, 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.