Home internet in Indiana
In Indiana, 72.1% of households have cable, fiber or DSL, 13.9% get by on a phone plan alone and 9.1% have no internet subscription. Here is what that means when you order, and which Indiana ZIP codes our call line covers.
- 90.9% of Indiana households have an internet subscription; 9.1% have none (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023).
- Wired broadband reaches 72.1% of households, 4.2 points below the national figure of 76.3%.
- Our call line covers 98 ZIP codes in Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Evansville.
What the numbers say about internet in Indiana
| Households, 2023 | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| With an internet subscription | 90.9% | 92.2% |
| Wired broadband (cable, fiber or DSL) | 72.1% | 76.3% |
| Cellular data plan only | 13.9% | 11.9% |
| Satellite internet | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| No internet subscription | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| No computer in the home | 4.8% | 3.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 1-year estimates, table S2801. Indiana: 2,754,881 households. United States figure is the household-weighted average of the 50 states and DC. Shares overlap because a home can have more than one type of subscription.
Put against the other states, Indiana is 40th of 51 for wired broadband, 45th for the fewest phone-only households, and 23rd for the share of homes on satellite.
The connection types common in Indiana
72.1% of households in Indiana have a wired connection (cable, fiber or DSL), 4.2 points below the national figure of 76.3%. In the larger cities and suburbs a wired plan is the normal choice; further out, the mix shifts toward wireless and satellite.
A notable share of homes, 13.9%, rely on a cellular data plan with no other internet subscription, 2 points above the national figure of 11.9%. For many of those households a 5G home internet plan, which uses the same towers but with a proper router, is a low-cost step up for streaming and working from home.
Satellite serves 6.8% of Indiana households, about the same as the national figure: enough to matter at the edges of the map, not enough to be the default anywhere. Check the land-based options first.
9.1% of households in Indiana have no internet subscription at all, 1.3 points above the national figure of 7.8%, and 4.8% have no computer of any kind. Cost is one of the usual reasons; the low-income internet help guide covers the federal Lifeline discount and the reduced-price plans many providers offer.
For what each type is like to live with, see fiber, cable, 5G home, fixed wireless, DSL and satellite, or the side-by-side table.
Where our call line covers in Indiana
98 Indiana ZIP codes are on our call list today, with the largest groups in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, Terre Haute, Noblesville, Hammond and Elkhart. Put your ZIP in the box: a covered ZIP keeps the call button live, an uncovered one turns it off, and either way the state figures above still apply to your order.
98 ZIP codes in Indiana are on the call list.
| City | ZIP codes on the list |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 31 |
| Fort Wayne | 15 |
| Evansville | 6 |
| South Bend | 6 |
| Terre Haute | 3 |
| Noblesville | 2 |
| Hammond | 2 |
| Elkhart | 2 |
| Goshen | 2 |
| Clarksville | 1 |
| Jeffersonville | 1 |
| New Albany | 1 |
| Connersville | 1 |
| Daleville | 1 |
| Richmond | 1 |
Covered ZIP codes by city, from the call partner's list; the list changes over time.
Getting internet set up in Indiana
- Check the address, not the ZIP alone. Availability is decided street by street, so give the agent the full address.
- Compare the types first, prices second: a fiber line at the same price as cable is the better buy because of upload speed and steadier evening speeds.
- Read the broadband label. Every plan now comes with one; the label guide shows what to look for.
- Line up the install date with your move-in date if you are moving. The moving checklist has the timing.
Common questions
What share of Indiana households are offline?
In the 2023 American Community Survey, 9.1% of Indiana households reported no internet subscription of any kind (250,694 homes), which ranks the state 39th of 51 for the fewest unconnected homes. Another 13.9% rely on a phone plan alone.
Can I get fiber in Indiana?
On some streets, yes. The Census counts cable, fiber and DSL together (72.1% of Indiana homes), so the fiber share is smaller than that number and changes block by block as providers build. Ask for the exact address; if fiber is not there, cable is usually the next fastest, then 5G home.
Does the call line cover all of Indiana?
No. It covers 98 ZIP codes in Indiana. Enter your ZIP on this page: if it is covered the call button stays on, and if not the button switches off and the guides still apply. Coverage changes over time, so check again in a few months if your ZIP is not listed today.
Is satellite internet common in Indiana?
6.8% of Indiana households have a satellite subscription, about the same as the national figure. It is mainly used where no wired line reaches. Newer low-orbit satellite services have far lower delay than the old geostationary ones, but check the data limits before you order.