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Recommend internet service in Indianapolis?

I'm moving to the north side of Indianapolis, near 56th and Michigan, and I'm hoping to get DSL set up this week. AT&T has excellent pricing ($25 a month for 6mb/sec download service!) but according to their website tool, at our address the fastest available is 1.5MB. With four people in the house, all of whom are in school and will be online frequently, 1.5MB/sec download isn't going to cut it if we can help it. Who else should I look at for a faster available service?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    A lot will depend on what Internet providers are available in your specific area, and what levels of service they offer in that location.

    For instance DSL Internet might be better in one city, and cable Internet options better in another. DSL is generally cheaper than cable Internet, however the cable plans are usually faster.

    As far as DSL vs Cable Internet goes,

    DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) is a form of broadband Internet that is transmitted over standard twisted pair copper telephone lines. DSL speeds range from 256Kbps to 15Mbps depending on distance from the telephone company and plan that you purchase. Newer ADSL2+ services can be as fast as 50Mbps.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Subscriber_Li...

    Cable Internet is a form of broadband Internet transmitted over coaxial television cables. Cable Internet speeds range from 1.5Mbps to over 100Mbps using newer DOCSIS 3.0 technology. The speed of the service depends on your exact area and service package that you order.

    http://docsiscablemodem.com/

    If you are interested in broadband Internet then go to a ISP comparison site that lets you input your address, http://isp1.us/find/ and compare the pricing and terms of the offers that are available in you area.

    You'll want to pick the fastest plan that fits your budget. In some areas this can be 100Mbps+. But these high end broadband plans are expensive. You may find that something in the 3 to 30Mbps range might satisfy your needs at a much lower cost.

    Choose the best one for your Internet usage and budget.

    Good Luck...

    Source(s): At&t DSL - http://isp1.us/att-dsl/ Indiana Internet - http://isp1.us/state/indiana/
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