8 Best Internet Providers in Star City, IN

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Above are the top 4 providers in Star City, 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 Star City, IN?

LightStream is the highest-rated internet provider in Star City based on 40 Indiana customer reviews, and LightStream 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Star City, Indiana, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Star City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Star City Internet Providers

Based on 40 reviews from Indiana internet customers, LightStream is the best internet service provider for Star City residents. LightStream was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Indiana, with 3.68 out of 5 stars and 28.4% coverage in Star City.

At a national level, based on 1317 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, LightStream is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Star City?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Star City, the fastest internet in the city comes from LightStream.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Star City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	RTC Communications	1,000 Mbps
	LightStream	1,000 Mbps
	QualStar Communications	200 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Fourway.net	50 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Brightspeed	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Star City

Based on data reported by Star City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through LightStream. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Star City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 LightStream. This indicates LightStream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Star City?

Indiana customers rate LightStream 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.

LightStream received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Star City customers with an average price rating of 3.67 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Star City

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

Star City ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Star City	Indiana	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Star City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	92.05%	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.	929 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 Star City.	2.6	7.0	6.8

 

Star City Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Star City	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.	2.5	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.	12%	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.	96%	94%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	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.	66%	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.	66%	71%	76%

Star City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Star City is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Star City is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Star City have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Star City 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.

89% of Star City households have an internet connection despite having 99.70% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% 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 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Star City 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 Star City?

How Much Speed does a Star City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Star City is 2.5, which is smaller than the Indiana average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Star City's average household income is $70,919 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.

Star City also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Indiana average of 16%. Additionally, 12% 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 Star City has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Star City households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% 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 Star City?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Star City?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Star City, IN.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Star City?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Star City?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Star City?

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

To see how Star City 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 Star City's C ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.