Internet providers in Highland, IN
Highland is a town in Indiana with about 23,749 residents and roughly 11,668 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Highland, IN
Share of residential locations in Highland where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 95% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 94% | Check availability |
| 4 | Benton Ridge Telephone | Fixed wireless | 30% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 22% | Check availability |
| 6 | Mainstream Fiber Networks | Fiber | 3% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Highland
Spectrum reports service to the most residential locations in Highland, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Spectrum, T-Mobile Home Internet, and AT&T), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet and Benton Ridge Telephone offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Highland?
Fiber reaches about 42% of locations in Highland, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 91% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 63% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Highland that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Highland at a glance
About 92% of households in Highland have a broadband subscription, 4 points above the Indiana average of 88%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Highland?
Yes, in part. About 42% of residential locations in Highland can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 91% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Highland?
Spectrum reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Highland, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Highland?
6 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Highland, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Highland?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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