10 Best Internet Providers in Otterbein, IN

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

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Otterbein

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

Based on 125 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Otterbein residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.29 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mainstream Fiber Networks wins for second-place in Indiana, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 9.0% coverage in Otterbein.

At a national level, based on 4456 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Otterbein?

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Mainstream Fiber Networks	1,000 Mbps
	Tipmont Remc	1,000 Mbps
	Wintek	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	TWN Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Otterbein

Based on data reported by Otterbein ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Otterbein. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Otterbein?

Indiana customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.67 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Otterbein customers with an average price rating of 3.86 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Otterbein

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

Otterbein ISP Report Card: C-

	Metric (hover for details)	Otterbein	Indiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Otterbein that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	46.03%	76.27%	71.53%
	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.	878 Mbps	3,867 Mbps	3,583 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Otterbein.	5.8	7.6	7.1

 

Otterbein Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Otterbein	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.	2.7	2.5	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.	7%	11%	15%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	93%	95%	96%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	93%	90%	91%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	60%	72%	76%
	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.	63%	73%	77%

Otterbein ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Otterbein is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Otterbein is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Otterbein have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Otterbein 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.

93% of Otterbein households have an internet connection despite having 96.41% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 63% subscribe to it. A low number of Otterbein 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 Otterbein?

How Much Speed does a Otterbein Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Otterbein is 2.7, which is larger than the Indiana average of 2.5 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Otterbein’s average household income is $77,408 which is higher than the Indiana average of $81,120 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Otterbein also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Indiana average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 11% of residents in Indiana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Otterbein has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Otterbein households are more technology-disengaged. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Otterbein?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Otterbein?

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 Otterbein 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 Otterbein is T-Mobile Home Internet.
• Viasat, HughesNet, and Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) has the broadest coverage in Otterbein, 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 Otterbein compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Otterbein 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 Otterbein’s C- ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Otterbein