A Local Alternative
Looking for a Starlink Alternative in Central Indiana?
If you live outside the reach of cable or fiber, satellite may look like the only choice. In many parts of Central Indiana, Internet Communications Inc. offers another option: local broadband with plans from 50 Mbps to Gigabit-class speeds in select areas, installed and supported by a team based in Franklin.
- No clear view of the sky needed, and no cable or fiber construction to your property
- Plans from $49/month with no long-term contract
- Local installation and local people to call for support
- Availability and speeds depend on your address, so we check every address first
Compare Your Internet Options
Fiber Isn't the Only Way to Get Fast Internet
Modern fixed wireless can deliver hundreds of megabits—and in select ICI service areas, Gigabit-class Internet—without waiting for a fiber line to be constructed to your home.
| Feature | ICI Fixed Wireless | Satellite | Cable | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural availability | Strong | Strong | Limited | Expanding |
| Local support | Yes | Generally remote | Generally centralized | Varies |
| Requires clear sky | No | Yes | No | No |
| Requires cable/fiber construction to property | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Speeds available | 50 Mbps–1 Gig | Up to 400+ Mbps | High | Very high |
| Local installation/service | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Long-term contract | No | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Good rural alternative | Yes | Yes | Sometimes | Where built |
General comparison. Options, speeds and availability vary by address. Check what's available at your address.
Thinking About Satellite Internet?
ICI is terrestrial Internet delivered from our local network—not from satellites hundreds of miles overhead.
ICI 100 vs Starlink 100
ICI 100/25 Mbps · $59/mo
Starlink 100: Up to 100 Mbps · Starting around $55/month
Check AvailabilityICI 200 vs Starlink 200
ICI 200/50 Mbps · $79/mo
Starlink 200: Up to 200 Mbps · Starting around $85/month
Check AvailabilityICI 500 vs Starlink Max
ICI 500/100 Mbps · $119/mo
Starlink Max: Advertised up to 400+ Mbps · Starting around $130/month
Check AvailabilityCompetitor pricing, availability, equipment offers and speeds can change and may vary by address. Competitor information last reviewed September 2026. ICI speeds subject to availability at your location.
Speed Guide
How Much Speed Do I Really Need?
300 Mbps
Several streams at once · Gaming · Cloud backup · Home office
ICI 300 · $99/mo500 Mbps
Creators · Heavy downloads · Advanced smart homes · Many simultaneous users
ICI 500 · $119/moGigabit
Home businesses · Large transfers · Maximum available performance
ICI Gig · $139/moMost households don't need a Gigabit connection to have an excellent Internet experience. We'll help you choose the service that fits your actual needs.
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- Plans from $49/month
- No long-term contract
- Local people review every request
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