Best Internet Providers in Merrillville, IN
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Merrillville, IN
Merrillville has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Merrillville.
Ranks compare Merrillville 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 Merrillville, IN at a Glance
Merrillville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Merrillville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merrillville, IN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Merrillville based on 147 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 Merrillville?
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 Merrillville
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- NITCO - fixed wireless coverage map
- Midwest Telecom of America - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Merrillville Compares to Places Its Size
Merrillville's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Merrillville | 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 | 52.0% | bottom 22% | 46.9% | 76.3% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,830 Mbps | top 41% | 3,364 Mbps | 3,867 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.6 | top 17% | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.6 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 13% | 9% | 11% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 15% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 21% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | bottom 18% | 76% | 72% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 17% | 76% | 77% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $70,777 | bottom 25% | $82,334 | $81,120 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | bottom 38% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 52.0% of homes in Merrillville, against 46.9% across Lake County and 76.3% across Indiana. Households in Merrillville are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,777 (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 Merrillville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merrillville?
EarthLink Fiber in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,699 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,699 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Merrillville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,699 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,699 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Merrillville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Surf Fiber in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
14.3%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 14.3% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merrillville?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.0% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
94.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
269 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.1% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 269 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.
NITCO Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
NITCO offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, NITCO Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Midwest Telecom of America Fixed Wireless in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Midwest Telecom of America offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, Midwest Telecom of America Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Merrillville?
XFINITY Cable in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,851 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,851 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 2,000, with an average of 214 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merrillville?
EarthLink DSL in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 89.5% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 43 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Merrillville from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 89.5% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 43 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Merrillville from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Merrillville, IN
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of Merrillville homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Merrillville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Merrillville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Merrillville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Merrillville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46410 | 39,548 | 49.6% | 3,705 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 45/100 |
How Merrillville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Merrillville that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Lake Station has the most homes with fiber (93.3%) and Gary the fewest (18.7%); Merrillville has 52.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville (this page) | 37,761 | 52.0% | 3,830 Mbps | 8.6 | B | 46/100 |
| Gary | 73,209 | 18.7% | 2,020 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 45/100 |
| Crown Point | 53,029 | 48.6% | 3,775 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 80/100 |
| Hobart | 30,879 | 76.5% | 5,721 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 61/100 |
| Schererville | 29,603 | 22.2% | 2,794 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 74/100 |
| Highland | 24,088 | 58.2% | 3,713 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 57/100 |
| St. John | 19,619 | 53.1% | 2,956 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 79/100 |
| Griffith | 18,159 | 67.0% | 3,965 Mbps | 8 | B | 60/100 |
| Lake Station | 13,108 | 93.3% | 4,876 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Winfield | 6,982 | 43.0% | 2,836 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 92/100 |
| New Chicago | 2,559 | 72.5% | 4,162 Mbps | 5 | B- | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merrillville?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Merrillville
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Midwest Telecom of America | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| NITCO | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Merrillville Internet Providers
Based on 147 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Merrillville 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 99.5% coverage in Merrillville.
At a national level, based on 4805 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 Merrillville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Merrillville, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merrillville Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | (0) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Telecom of America | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merrillville
Based on data reported by Merrillville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Merrillville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,891 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 | Merrillville Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Telecom of America | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merrillville?
Of the providers in Merrillville, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Merrillville 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 Merrillville, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merrillville
| ISP / Tech Type | Merrillville Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | (0) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (10) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (81) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| NITCO | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Midwest Telecom of America | (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 Merrillville?
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 Merrillville is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Merrillville is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Merrillville, available to 99.9% 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.