9 Best Internet Providers in Merrillville, IN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville, IN?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Merrillville based on Indiana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Merrillville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 99.86% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Merrillville

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

Based on 137 reviews from Indiana internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Merrillville residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.58 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Indiana, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 99.5% coverage in Merrillville.

At a national level, based on 4296 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SURF Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.96 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merrillville?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by XFINITY from Comcast. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF Internet 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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SURF Internet	8,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Midwest Telecom of America	40 Mbps
	NITCO	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

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 SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Merrillville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,814 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 XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merrillville?

Indiana customers rate XFINITY from Comcast 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.

XFINITY from Comcast received a local rating of 2.67 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Merrillville customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Merrillville

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

Merrillville ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Merrillville	Indiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Merrillville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	40.87%	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.	3,262 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 Merrillville.	8.3	7.0	6.8

 

Merrillville Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Merrillville	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.	2.4	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.	9%	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.	92%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	69%	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.	69%	71%	76%

Merrillville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Merrillville is B, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Merrillville is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Merrillville have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Merrillville 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.

87% of Merrillville households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 69% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 69% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 69% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Merrillville 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 Merrillville?

How Much Speed does a Merrillville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Merrillville is 2.4, which is smaller than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Merrillville's average household income is $68,400 which is about average for the Indiana average of $79,105 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Merrillville also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Indiana average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Merrillville has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Merrillville households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merrillville?

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

To see how Merrillville 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 Merrillville's B ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.