Internet providers in New Castle, IN
New Castle is a city in Indiana with about 17,356 residents and roughly 9,030 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in New Castle, IN
Share of residential locations in New Castle 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 98% | |
| 2 | Metronet | Fiber | 96% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 95% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 43% | Check availability |
| 6 | New Lisbon Telephone Company | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 14% | |
| 7 | ALTIUS Communications | Fixed wireless | 5% | |
| 8 | Hancock Rural Telephone | 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 New Castle
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in New Castle, about 98%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Metronet, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Metronet (96%) and Hancock Rural Telephone (3%). T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in New Castle?
Fiber is widely available: about 96% of locations in New Castle can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 98% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 33% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 86% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in New Castle that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
New Castle at a glance
About 85% of households in New Castle have a broadband subscription, 3 points below 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 New Castle?
Yes, in part. About 96% of residential locations in New Castle can get fiber, 98% can get cable, and about 98% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in New Castle?
Xfinity reports service to about 98% of residential locations in New Castle, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve New Castle?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in New Castle, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in New Castle?
Fiber providers reporting service in New Castle include Metronet (96% of locations) and Hancock Rural Telephone (3% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
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 New Castle?
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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