10 Best Internet Providers in Merriam, IN

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merriam, IN?

LigTel is the best internet provider in Merriam based on Indiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, LigTel had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merriam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. LigTel is an option for 100.00% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Merriam, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Merriam

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

Based on 55 reviews from Indiana internet customers, LigTel is the best internet service provider for Merriam residents. LigTel 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 8.9% coverage in Merriam.

At a national level, based on 2267 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Mercury Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.31 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merriam?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Merriam, the fastest internet in the city comes from LigTel.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Merriam

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	LigTel	8,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mercury Broadband	150 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	80 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merriam

Based on data reported by Merriam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through LigTel. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Merriam. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,565 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merriam?

Indiana customers rate LigTel 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.

LigTel 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 Merriam customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Merriam

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

Merriam ISP Report Card: A

	Metric (hover for details)	Merriam	Indiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Merriam that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	7,565 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 Merriam.	6.3	7.0	6.8

 

Merriam Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Merriam	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.	13%	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.	94%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	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.	51%	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.	51%	71%	76%

Merriam ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Merriam is A, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Merriam is high with a score of 50 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Merriam have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Merriam 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.

94% of Merriam households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 51% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 20% have satellite, 0% 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 51% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Merriam 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 Merriam?

How Much Speed does a Merriam Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Merriam is 2.6, which is larger than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Merriam's average household income is $86,491 which is much 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.

Merriam 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, 13% 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 Merriam has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Merriam households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Merriam?

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 Merriam is LigTel.
• The fastest internet provider should be LigTel. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, LigTel may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Merriam is LigTel.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, Mercury Broadband, LigTel, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Merriam, 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 Merriam compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Merriam 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 Merriam's A ISP Report Card and 50 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.