Best Internet Providers in South Bend, IN
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Bend, IN
South Bend has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 South Bend.
Ranks compare South Bend with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Bend, IN at a Glance
South Bend Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 South Bend ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Bend, IN?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in South Bend based on 154 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 South Bend?
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 South Bend
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Fourway.net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mercury Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How South Bend Compares to Places Its Size
South Bend's report card score is tied 154th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 266th of 305.
| Measure | South Bend | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | St. Joseph County | Indiana | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.9% | 200th of 305 | 68.6% | 76.3% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 4,306 Mbps | 127th of 305 | 4,076 Mbps | 3,867 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | Tied 137th of 305 | 7.9 | 7.6 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 192nd of 305 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 217th of 305 | 11% | 11% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 268th of 305 | 95% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 262nd of 305 | 90% | 90% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | Tied 281st of 305 | 72% | 72% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | Tied 248th of 305 | 78% | 77% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $65,388 | 277th of 305 | $74,855 | $81,120 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 104th of 305 | 18% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 69.9% of homes in South Bend, against 68.6% across St. Joseph County and 76.3% across Indiana. Households in South Bend are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,388 (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 South Bend
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Bend?
EarthLink Fiber in South Bend, IN
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,865 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 61.2% of South Bend homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,865 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 South Bend from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Bend, IN
Availability:
61.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,865 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 61.2% of South Bend homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,865 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 South Bend from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Surf Fiber in South Bend, IN
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
7,996 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 13.8% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,996 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber.
Metronet Fiber in South Bend, IN
Availability:
6.4%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 6.4% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Bend?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of South Bend homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
81.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.7% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of South Bend homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of South Bend homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 35 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Fourway.net Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
109 Mbps
Fourway.net offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.7% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Fourway.net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 109 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless in South Bend, IN
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
Mercury Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of South Bend homes. Across the city, Mercury Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Bend?
XFINITY Cable in South Bend, IN
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,445 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.0% of South Bend homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,445 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 101 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Bend?
EarthLink DSL in South Bend, IN
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 73.1% of South Bend homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Bend from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Bend, IN
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 73.1% of South Bend homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 62 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 13 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Bend from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Bend by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 41.8% of homes in Nearnorthwest to 81.2% in River Park; by ZIP code, from 53.9% in 46616 to 88.7% in 46615. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Bend
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Park | 8,720 | 81.2% | 4,182 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Rum Village | 6,555 | 74.8% | 4,050 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Northeast | 4,976 | 77.9% | 4,037 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 72/100 |
| Southeast Quality | 4,676 | 61.1% | 3,288 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 63/100 |
| Westside | 4,458 | 43.4% | 2,853 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 34/100 |
| Nearnorthwest | 3,789 | 41.8% | 2,308 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 52/100 |
ZIP codes in South Bend
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46614 | 29,795 | 77.7% | 5,240 Mbps | 8.8 | B+ | 60/100 |
| 46628 | 26,932 | 58.2% | 3,600 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 53/100 |
| 46619 | 20,617 | 64.1% | 3,678 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 41/100 |
| 46637 | 15,869 | 75.0% | 5,700 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 57/100 |
| 46615 | 14,795 | 88.7% | 4,521 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 58/100 |
| 46613 | 11,542 | 65.7% | 3,548 Mbps | 7 | B | 49/100 |
| 46617 | 9,795 | 86.0% | 4,378 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 71/100 |
| 46635 | 6,407 | 75.4% | 4,249 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 63/100 |
| 46616 | 6,130 | 53.9% | 3,173 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 56/100 |
| 46601 | 6,058 | 59.2% | 3,288 Mbps | 8.8 | B | 32/100 |
How South Bend Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Bend that have their own pages are all within 12 miles, 1 of them in Michigan. Among them, Osceola has the most homes with fiber (90.1%) and Notre Dame the fewest (0.0%); South Bend has 69.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend (this page) | 147,154 | 69.9% | 4,306 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Mishawaka | 57,808 | 57.1% | 3,539 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 57/100 |
| Niles, MI | 35,222 | 75.8% | 3,249 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 50/100 |
| Granger | 33,491 | 88.8% | 4,801 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 86/100 |
| Osceola | 13,018 | 90.1% | 5,570 Mbps | 8.4 | A- | 72/100 |
| Notre Dame | 6,976 | 0.0% | 1,995 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 37/100 |
| North Liberty | 4,031 | 62.5% | 1,740 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 42/100 |
| Lakeville | 3,543 | 68.6% | 1,436 Mbps | 8 | B- | 42/100 |
| Roseland | 854 | 43.8% | 3,335 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 34/100 |
| Woodland | 800 | 96.5% | 4,834 Mbps | 9.6 | A | 68/100 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 183 | 90.7% | 4,549 Mbps | 9.5 | A- | 63/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Bend?
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 South Bend
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fourway.net | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Mercury Broadband | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Bend Internet Providers
Based on 154 reviews from Indiana internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for South Bend 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 97.6% coverage in South Bend.
At a national level, based on 4706 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Bend Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Bend, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bend Overall | Indiana Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf |  (1) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) |  (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (16) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (5) | (81) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fourway.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Bend
Based on data reported by South Bend 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 South Bend. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,076 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 | South Bend Speed | Indiana Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (5) | (81) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (1) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (16) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fourway.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Bend?
Of the providers in South Bend, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Bend 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 South Bend, Indiana, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Bend
| ISP / Tech Type | South Bend Affordability | Indiana Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | (1) | (12) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (30) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (2) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Mercury Broadband | (0) | (1) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (16) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (7) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (7) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (5) | (81) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fourway.net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Indiana
Customer Reviews
Chuck B.
Surf Fiber
June 01, 2026 Last year Surf Internet began running fiber optic in my neighborhood. They offered some great starting packages with lifetime locked-in pricing. That means our monthly rate will not go up. Installation was smooth and the speed is great.
An Indiana Customer
Visible Cellular
March 11, 2026 An Indiana Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 11, 2023 Liam S.
XFINITY Cable
February 02, 2023 My husband picked out our Internet. We get 1gb speed, and he wanted fiber but it wasn't available here. We pay around $150/month for it, though we get the internet financial assistance thing because of the pandemic. 90% of the time, it's great. But Xfinity does have outages at least once every two weeks, usually for hours at a time. And these past two weeks our internet goes out at least once a day for 5 minutes at a time, and support has been completely unhelpful. We know it's not our equipment, but everytime we contact them they reboot our router and all that and then say it's fixed. It's not, and since I work from home losing internet regularly has become a major issue in terms of productivity.
An Indiana Customer
XFINITY Cable
January 10, 2023 I'm not thrilled with my internet provider due to the price. It seems very expensive. However, there aren't a lot of other options. That said, the internet speed is good and overall the service is consistent.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Bend?
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 South Bend 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 South Bend is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South Bend, available to 97.6% 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.