If you live in southern or central Indiana, Smithville fiber internet could be available near you. We offer fiber internet in Bloomington, Ellettsville, Jasper, French Lick, West Baden, Bedford, Stinesville, Gosport, Lizton, Tipton, and Griffin. You can view our Fiber Internet Map to see where high-speed broadband is available in your area. All areas in blue are places where Smithville Fast Fiber Internet is currently available.

If Smithville Fiber is not available at your home, you can use the Fiber Homes tool to see what connectivity is available at your home.

Fiber internet may be available in your area. Fiber internet providers often expand their service areas. At Smithville, we serve Hoosiers in southern and central Indiana. We provide high-speed connectivity directly to homes or businesses in cities and rural countryside. You can browse our interactive map to determine if Smithville Fiber is in your area or contact our support team.

When you’re investigating whether you get fiber in your area, there are a couple of places to look. First, check out the Smithville Fiber Internet Map to see the areas where we provide best-in-class broadband to homes and/or businesses. If you’re outside of Smithville’s service area, you can browse the FCC National Broadband Map to see if other providers are in your area.

There are many reasons why fiber internet might not be available in your area yet. First, remember that this technology is relatively new, with residential services only starting to grow in the early 2000s. Internet providers are still working to expand their fiber networks. Then, consider that laying new fiber requires a lot of time and resources. It’s labor-intensive and costly. It involves a coordinated effort with third parties outside the fiber company, including government agencies, utility companies, suppliers, and construction crews. At Smithville, we understand the significant impact of high-speed broadband on a community, and we consistently expand our network to support Hoosier businesses and residents.

The benefits of fiber-to-the-home are tremendous. FTTH means that the internet service relies completely on fiber optic cables to transmit data from the ISP’s network to your home.
Fiber-to-the-pole uses fiber optic cables most of the way, but then relies on copper cables to carry data for the final stretch to your residence. This reliance on copper cable can slow down your service, especially during peak usage hours, or if your home is located far from the utility pole where the fiber optic cable stops.

The benefits of FTTH include:

Fast speeds: Fiber optic cables carry data quickly. With Smithville Fiber-to-the-home, you can expect speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gig).

Stability: With fiber, the speed is steady and reliable. There are no issues with peak times or long distances.

Symmetrical speeds: With Smithville Fiber-to-the-home, you get the same fast download AND upload speeds. Some providers advertise fast download speeds but have very slow upload speeds.

Lower latency: Fiber is extremely effective and fast, and therefore, you’ll experience little latency – or delay in request and response – while connecting online. This is particularly important when gaming, video conferencing, interacting with smart home devices, or engaging in financial trading.

An open-access network is a telecommunications network that allows multiple service providers to use the same shared infrastructure to deliver their services. In contrast, a single-service network is owned and operated by one company, which provides access and services to customers.

Optical fiber is a slender strand of glass or plastic that transports light along its length. In a fiber-optic telecommunications network, data can be transmitted over long distances at extremely high speeds without loss of speed. This enables data-intensive services, such as video streaming. Fiber-optic cables often contain multiple strands of optical fiber, depending on the cable type. Smithville’s Fiber Internet uses our network of over 3,000 miles of optical fiber to provide fast and reliable connectivity to Hoosiers.

The process of installing fiber internet near you varies depending on your provider. At Smithville, we make the process smooth for customers, always providing a tailored solution and doing what’s best to optimize your service.

The installation process depends on several factors, including your specific home, whether your residence has previously had Smithville Fiber Internet, and the services you purchase. For some customers in a fiber-ready home, it might be as quick and easy as plugging in a router. For others, there could be additional steps, but rest assured that it’s always streamlined with Smithville. Contact our customer support team to learn more about the process and what to expect. 
Keeping in mind that each installation is unique, here’s an example of our fiber installation process:

Check Availability: First, check the availability of Smithville Fiber Internet and sign up online or over the phone. Then, we’ll schedule your property assessment (if necessary), fiber bury (if necessary), and in-home installation appointment (if required). From start to finish, it typically takes 10 to 14 business days to complete, assuming all the necessary steps are involved.

Property Assessment: During the assessment, our team will survey the exterior of your property to determine the necessary installation requirements. If you are a new Smithville customer, we’ll likely need to connect the fiber to your residence.

Outdoor Installation: If an outdoor installation is needed, a Smithville technician will bury the fiber cable in your yard with minimal disturbance. You do not need to be present for the assessment or when we bury the fiber cable, but we will certainly arrange a time that works for you if you’d like to be there. Above all, we’ll listen to what you’d like to do and address your concerns and questions.

In-Home Installation: Once the fiber cable is buried, the final step is your in-home installation. You’ll choose an appointment window on a day and time that works for you. You will need to be present for this appointment. Our installation technician will arrive within the two-hour appointment window and complete the job within two hours from the time they arrive. The technician will install the fiber connection in your home and work with you to find the best spot for optimal performance, taking into account your preferences. We always put our customers’ needs first. Before the technician leaves, they’ll ensure your service is up and running.

The installation process is smooth with Smithville. No matter how complex the job is, we’re going to do our best for you.

Yes, fiber provides the appropriate connectivity to work from home. Smithville Fiber-to-the-home delivers stable, reliable broadband with consistent speeds up to 1,000 Mbps (1 Gig). There’s no slowdown during peak hours. With symmetrical download and upload speeds, you can save large files to the cloud and participate in video conference calls without freezing or experiencing delays (our Fiber has very low latency). Working from home with Smithville Fiber provides everything you need to stay connected without hassle.