ZIP 47404 covers the northwestern and western Bloomington market and extends into the broader Ellettsville-area postal geography. Its broadband options include Xfinity cable, fiber networks reported by AT&T, Smithville and GigabitNow, plus fixed wireless and satellite. The main local question is not simply which providers list this ZIP, but which networks reach the specific street, subdivision or building.
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Published coverage estimates for 47404 differ because providers and research sites use different geographic groupings, data dates and methods. The consistent picture is a market with a large cable footprint, several reported fiber networks and meaningful fixed-wireless options.
Multiple ZIP-level listings report Xfinity cable coverage across a large share of 47404. One dataset places cable coverage around 89–95%, depending on the source and reporting method. These figures indicate a substantial footprint, not guaranteed service at every property or a precise count of serviceable homes.
AT&T, Smithville and GigabitNow appear in current third-party fiber listings for the 47404/Bloomington market. Published estimates for individual networks vary, so the useful next step is to check the property's address and the provider's own service map.
T-Mobile and Verizon home internet, along with other fixed-wireless services reported in regional datasets, provide alternatives to wired networks. Mobile network coverage alone does not establish that a household qualifies for a fixed-wireless home plan.
This comparison distinguishes providers identified in ZIP-level data from confirmed address-level availability. Speeds are advertised or dataset-reported upper limits, not promises for a particular property. Current plan prices are omitted where a reliable, address-applicable offer could not be established.
| Provider | Technology | 47404 evidence | Reported maximum | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Xfinity Major cable footprint |
Cable; limited fiber also reported | Current ZIP-level sources report a substantial cable footprint in 47404. One dataset reports approximately 89–95% coverage, depending on methodology. | Up to 2 Gbps in applicable locations | Check Xfinity |
AT&T Fiber Fiber reported |
Fiber; other AT&T technologies may differ | AT&T fiber appears in 47404 provider datasets. The reported fiber footprint is not equivalent to AT&T's entire legacy DSL or fixed-wireless footprint. | Up to 5 Gbps where available; tier varies by location | Check AT&T |
Smithville Local fiber network |
Fiber; limited legacy DSL may be reported | Smithville appears as a fiber provider in 47404 datasets. Its local fiber status map is the more useful source for distinguishing existing service from construction or planned expansion. | Up to 1 Gbps in published ZIP listings; verify current tiers | Check Smithville map |
GigabitNow Fiber reported |
Fiber | Third-party datasets identify GigabitNow in the wider Bloomington/47404 fiber market. Its exact footprint and ordering availability require direct verification. | Up to 10 Gbps reported in regional listings; not universal | Confirm service at the exact address |
South Central Indiana REMC / SCI Fiber Limited/local footprint |
Fiber | Some 47404 datasets identify South Central Indiana REMC-related fiber coverage. Its footprint should not be inferred from electric service territory alone. | Plan and location dependent | Confirm the current retail service area |
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed wireless |
5G fixed wireless | Regional ZIP-level datasets report T-Mobile home internet coverage. Eligibility depends on the network's capacity at the service address. | Plan and location dependent | Check T-Mobile |
Verizon 5G Home Internet Address dependent |
Fixed wireless | Verizon appears in regional fixed-wireless datasets, although ZIP-level estimates differ significantly across sources. Do not treat a regional coverage figure as a local eligibility guarantee. | Plan and location dependent | Check Verizon |
XNET WiFi and other fixed wireless Localized option |
Fixed wireless | Third-party 47404 listings identify XNET WiFi and other wireless providers. Their reported coverage may include service areas outside the central urban grid. | Provider and location dependent | Confirm network coverage and line of sight |
Satellite providers Broad geographic option |
Satellite | Satellite is an alternative where wired and terrestrial wireless options are limited, including some lower-density areas around the edges of the postal area. | Provider and plan dependent | Check equipment, latency and current plan terms |
The provider descriptions below focus on networks identified in 47404-specific or Bloomington-area broadband datasets. Limited and address-dependent footprints are separated from broad cable coverage.
Xfinity is the clearest large-footprint cable option in the available 47404 datasets. A January 2026 provider report based on an earlier FCC data release estimated cable coverage at roughly 94.5%; another current listing reports a figure closer to 89%. The difference is a reason to avoid presenting one percentage as a definitive current count of homes.
AT&T appears in current 47404 provider listings as both a fiber provider and, in some records, a provider of older DSL or other internet technologies. Those categories must be kept separate. A record showing AT&T service somewhere in the ZIP does not mean fiber reaches the property.
Smithville is a locally important provider to investigate in the Bloomington and Ellettsville area. ZIP-level datasets identify Smithville fiber in parts of 47404, but reported coverage percentages differ. Smithville publishes a fiber status map for checking current availability and construction areas.
GigabitNow appears in current Bloomington-area and 47404 fiber datasets, including sources reporting very high maximum speeds. Those regional figures do not establish that a GigabitNow network reaches every street in the postal area. Before relying on a multi-gig or 10-gig figure, confirm that the provider actually serves the property and that the offered tier is orderable.
South Central Indiana REMC-related fiber appears in some regional broadband datasets for the 47404 area. It is a useful provider to investigate where the address is within the network's actual service area, but the presence of an electric cooperative in a broader county or region is not sufficient proof of internet eligibility at a specific property.
T-Mobile Home Internet is reported in the broader 47404 market. It uses a cellular network and gateway rather than a dedicated fiber or coaxial connection. Eligibility is controlled by the provider's service qualification and network capacity, which can differ between nearby addresses even when mobile phones show usable coverage.
Verizon is another wireless provider worth checking independently. Third-party datasets report fixed-wireless availability in the wider market, but 47404 estimates vary. General Verizon mobile coverage is not the same as eligibility for a fixed home internet plan.
XNET WiFi and other regional fixed-wireless options appear in third-party 47404 provider listings. These services can be relevant where a wired network does not reach a property, but provider availability maps and address qualification should be checked before comparing advertised maximum speeds.
Satellite internet can provide a connection where local fiber, cable and terrestrial wireless options are unavailable or unsuitable. It is particularly worth considering for lower-density properties outside the most heavily served residential streets. Satellite should not automatically be treated as equivalent to fiber or cable for latency-sensitive applications.
Advertised maximum speeds in 47404 depend on the network reaching the property. The area has cable and fiber options reported in the same ZIP, but their footprints do not fully coincide. The figures below are planning categories, not claims that every tier is available locally.
Often sufficient for everyday browsing, video calls, streaming and moderate household use when the connection is stable.
Provides more capacity for multiple simultaneous users, larger downloads and several high-resolution streams.
Available from some cable and fiber networks in qualifying locations; equipment and wired-device limits matter.
AT&T and GigabitNow listings report multi-gig or higher tiers in portions of the wider market. Confirm actual address eligibility and plan details.
The practical distinction in this ZIP is between the broad cable footprint, more localized fiber deployments and wireless options whose eligibility is determined differently from wired service.
AT&T, Smithville and GigabitNow appear in ZIP-level fiber records. Different providers have different footprints; planned construction does not necessarily mean an address can order service today.
Xfinity has a large reported cable footprint in 47404. The address checker determines whether coaxial cable reaches the property and which current speed tiers are offered.
T-Mobile, Verizon and regional fixed-wireless services provide alternatives. Qualification depends on the home address, network capacity and signal conditions, not simply on cellular coverage.
Satellite can serve properties outside local wired footprints. Equipment, sky visibility, latency, weather effects and plan terms differ from terrestrial broadband.
The 47404 postal area spans different settlement patterns around Bloomington's western and northwestern side and toward Ellettsville. The network choices at a dense residential street, an apartment property and a lower-density edge-of-town address should not be assumed to be the same.
Published 47404 datasets consistently identify Xfinity cable as a major wired service. They report different coverage percentages, but the broad finding is stable: cable is an important comparison point for much of the postal area. Fiber is also reported, though its footprint differs by operator and location.
AT&T, Smithville and GigabitNow appear in regional fiber records. They should not be grouped as though they share one network or identical coverage. Each has a separate build history, qualification process and service boundary, making multiple address checks necessary to establish the real choices at a property.
Smithville publishes a fiber availability and construction map. That distinction matters in the Bloomington and Ellettsville region, where an address may be in an area of interest or a build project without yet being connected and orderable. Use the provider's current map instead of assuming that a project announcement establishes present availability.
ZIP codes are postal delivery areas rather than municipal boundaries. The 47404 address area reaches beyond the central Bloomington urban grid toward Ellettsville and surrounding residential areas. A provider listing for 47404 does not establish uniform coverage across every community or street within the postal area.
At the less densely developed edges of the postal area, cable and fiber infrastructure may not follow the same pattern as in established residential streets. Fixed wireless or satellite may be relevant alternatives at some properties, but their presence in regional data does not establish eligibility at any particular rural-edge address.
In multifamily buildings and planned residential developments, internal wiring, building access and existing network installations can affect which providers can serve a unit. A nearby house with fiber service is not proof that an apartment building has the same provider or that every unit can order the same plan.
Some 47404 provider reports are based on FCC data through June 2025, while other broadband-map listings reflect the December 2025 reporting cycle and later revisions. Those are not identical snapshots. This page therefore uses the percentages as approximate evidence of relative footprint, not as a live inventory of homes that can order service.
These findings describe what the available evidence means for residents and where address-level verification is most important.
| Finding | Evidence | What it means for a 47404 address |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity cable | Multiple 47404 datasets report a large cable footprint; published estimates vary from about 89% to 95%. | Xfinity is a key wired provider to check, but the percentages do not prove availability at every address. |
| AT&T Fiber | AT&T fiber appears in ZIP-specific third-party listings. | Check specifically for fiber rather than assuming all AT&T service uses the same technology. |
| Smithville Fiber | Smithville appears in 47404 provider data and publishes a fiber build-status map. | Use the official map to distinguish current service from construction or planned expansion. |
| GigabitNow Fiber | Regional listings identify GigabitNow fiber and high advertised maximum speeds. | Confirm the operator's exact service boundary and orderable tier before treating it as an option. |
| SCI Fiber | Some datasets identify South Central Indiana REMC-related fiber in the area. | Confirm the actual internet service territory; electric service territory alone is not sufficient. |
| Fixed wireless | T-Mobile, Verizon and other wireless services appear in regional provider records. | Check each home internet eligibility tool separately; mobile signal does not guarantee a home plan. |
| Postal-area geography | 47404 covers different development patterns around western and northwestern Bloomington and toward Ellettsville. | Do not assume that a provider's presence in one part of the ZIP establishes service throughout the postal area. |
| Data-date differences | Published provider estimates rely on different FCC reporting periods and geographic methods. | Coverage percentages are useful for context, not for precise counts or live orderability. |
These geographic references explain why a single ZIP-wide availability claim can be misleading. They are not claims that a specific provider has confirmed service in every named area.
Neighboring postal areas may have different wired infrastructure and fiber build boundaries. These links are intended for separate research; do not transfer 47404 availability assumptions to another ZIP.
Use the ZIP-level evidence to identify the networks worth checking, then confirm each provider at the exact address before comparing plans.
The FCC National Broadband Map lets users search an address and see providers and technologies reported for that location. The data are provider-reported and can contain errors or lag changes. Compare the map with live provider checkers, particularly when an ISP's reported coverage conflicts with what its own ordering tool shows.
The local mix of cable, multiple fiber networks and fixed wireless makes the actual serviceable address more important than a provider's headline maximum speed.
Fiber can offer symmetrical download and upload tiers where supported. Cable upload performance depends on the provider's network and plan. Check both figures if you regularly send large files, back up to cloud storage or work remotely.
Xfinity, AT&T Fiber and Smithville are not interchangeable or uniformly available across 47404. Verify each one independently instead of assuming every listed provider can serve the same home.
Compare the regular rate after promotional periods, equipment charges, installation, contract terms and any data policies. A price shown in a third-party listing may not be the current offer for your address.
Use local research to identify options, then confirm service and current plan details directly with each provider.
This guide prioritizes provider-specific and FCC-related evidence, while treating secondary coverage estimates as approximate indicators rather than address-level facts.
Answers reflect the available ZIP-level evidence and identify where direct provider verification is still necessary.