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What is the best internet provider in Terre Haute, Indiana?

Frontier Fiber is CNET's top pick of the best internet provider in Terre Haute. It gets the top spot on our list for offering the fastest speeds at some of the most competitive prices you can find. It's also the only fiber internet provider with a wide coverage across the city. As such, you can get symmetrical upload and download speeds from Frontier Fiber — essential for gamers and remote workers alike.

If you're looking for the cheapest internet plan in the area, you don't have to look past Spectrum. It offers one of the most affordable internet plans in Terre Haute, with plans starting at $50 per month for 500Mbps. Select households may also get access to a $30 100Mbps plan from Spectrum, but the $50 plan offers better value. Note however, that Spectrum has significant price increases after the first year, but it has contract-free terms, making it easy to switch if you're not happy. Additionally, Spectrum also has the widest coverage in the area, covering 92% of households, according to FCC data.

If you want a fixed wireless connection, T-Mobile Home Internet is a strong contender. Although its speeds don’t match those of cable or fiber options, it’s a reliable, affordable and flexible choice for small to midsize households. Plus, bundling with a T-Mobile cellphone plan can shave $15 off your monthly bill.

Best internet in Terre Haute, Indiana

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

How to find internet deals and promotions in Terre Haute

The best internet deals and the top promotions in Terre Haute depend on what discounts are available during that time. Most deals are short-lived, but we look frequently for the latest offers.

Terre Haute internet providers, such as Spectrum, Frontier Fiber and Sparklight, may offer lower introductory pricing or streaming add-ons for a limited time. Others run the same standard pricing year-round.

For a more extensive list of promos, check out our guide on the best internet deals.

Source: CNET analysis of provider data.

What’s a good internet speed?

Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.

For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.

How CNET chose the best internet providers in Terre Haute

Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information, drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.

It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of publication.

Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:

The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, but the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)

To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — As kids, many of us wanted to become astronauts, and now some local students are getting a close encounter with people who are out of our world.

After months of planning and a rigorous application process, the Terre Haute Children’s Museum has been selected as one of three organizations to participate in the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program.

Laurel Tincher, Program Manager at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum, said this program will allow children to speak with astronauts that are floating above us right now.

“I was reading through a newsletter from NASA and it talked about this ARISS program that had to be between an organization and an amateur radio group”, Tincher said. “I asked them if they would be interested, and they were on board and now here we are.”

That amateur radio group is the Wabash Valley Amateur Radio Association, who will be responsible for using an antenna, on the top of Candlewood Suites in Terre Haute.

Vice President of the club, Todd Emmert, said they will create a radio signal from the space station to the children’s museum.

“It’s actually going to track it across the horizon, so we have good point of sight and good connectivity”, Emmert said. “That will come down through about 200 feet of coax, down into the activities room up on the third floor, where the station will be live. That’s where our students will be able to talk live to the astronaut.”

The process will not only be a challenge for the museum, but also the kids.

Katie Miller, Director of Gibson Allen Memorial Planetarium, said they will go through four to six months of educational training on the topic of space.

“My astronomy classes are learning about the International Space Station”, Miller said. “We’re doing activities relating to the International Space Station and we also have some film that we’re showing as part of our spring and summer programming in the planetarium. Public outreach as well. A lot of things we’re doing to get the word out there that we’re contacting the space station.”

Any child in the Wabash Valley can apply to be a part of the event, however only a select few will get the chance.

“Today, we worked with homeschool kids on some things about space and such so they are eligible to put in a question”, Tincher. “We have a QR code that will take them to a form where they can put their question in and then we will have a panel that will select the final 20 questions. We’re looking for questions that are unique, that haven’t been asked before, that have a little bit of heart to them. Then those children will be invited in to actually speak with astronauts.”

The Terre Haute Children’s Museum will only have around a ten-minute window to be in contact with the International Space Station.

“We will be getting our window narrowed down very shortly”, Tincher said. “Right now, all we know, is it will be sometime between July and December.”

The Terre Haute Children’s Museum will host “Blast Off to the International Space Station” on Saturday, April 5th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

That event will be centered around education on space and astronauts. It is free for members and included in daily admission.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Prom season is right around the corner, but for some students, the cost of a dress can be a barrier to attending.

Terre Haute South is stepping in to help. A club at THS, "Bring Change to Mind," has launched a prom dress drive to ensure every girl has the chance to feel special on her big night.

Amber Geller is the staff advisor for "Bring Change to Mind." Geller says they have been collecting donated dresses for only about two weeks. They already have over 70 dresses donated to give to other students.

"Prom tickets are affordable for most and we have ways to work around it if it's not," Geller said. "But prom dresses are not affordable."

Geller says many students won't go to prom because they can't afford the "extras." She says this is an exciting project to be a part of.

"To see their faces light up and to see them find 'the dress,'" Geller said. "All the work, all the background parts are so worth it to watch her walk out and be so happy with what she has on."

Sophomore Payton Otto is the recruitment officer of the club. Otto says she donated her old prom dress to the drive and can't wait to see another girl get to wear it.

"It's not charity, it's just helping other people," Otto said. "It's really nice for them to feel like they can actually go to prom, have fun, and enjoy that time that they wouldn't have gotten otherwise."

To expand on the project, the club is hosting a prom dress shopping night on April 10th. The event is for anyone at Terre Haute South who wants to go to prom. All the dresses are free at the event.

"Their parents, guardians, or whoever can come and see them try on dresses just like they would get to do in a store," Geller said. "So, even that moment is an opportunity for them as well."

If you have any formal dresses taking up space in your closet, you can bring them to the main office at Terre Haute South.

UPDATE: 4:13 p.m. Wednesday

Indiana American Water has issued an "urgent notification" to some of its customers in southeast Terre Haute about emergency repairs due to a main break Wednesday afternoon.

According to Joel Reuter, Indiana American Water external affairs manager, a contractor not working for Indiana American Water struck an 8-inch main near the corners of Brown and Wallace.

"Our water main is located near a sewer pipe, and crews will be putting a patch on it to return water service. However, with the location of the pipe, they will return to the site tomorrow to reconfigure the main around the sewer line," Reuter stated.

It is estimated around 200 to 250 customers are impacted, he said about 4:30 p.m.

This work is resulting in a boil water advisory for our customers in this area. The map has been updated – and future updates will be found here:

https://alertsdetail.awapps.com/alert/77577

The alert states work will take about 15 hours to complete, but the patch will be done Wednesday evening and the boil water advisory will stay in place until lab results are returned when the second phase is completed, Reuter said.

"We encourage our customers to sign up for customer alerts through their MyWater account. They can receive text, email, voice messages or a combination of them for important Indiana American Water messages," he stated.

The company notification tells affected customers that they "may experience discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure or no water. Repairs are expected to take approximately 15 hours to complete. At this time you are under a boil water advisory for 24 hours.

"Any water to be used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a rolling boil for three minutes. Water is OK for bathing, washing, and other common uses. You will be notified when the boil order has been lifted."

The notification further says that landlords should inform tenants so they are aware of the problem.

"In keeping with American Water’s focus on safety for both customers and employees, please do not approach our crews while they work. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to resolve the issue," the notification states.

The affected area is south of Hulman Street, north of Margaret Avenue, South 32nd street to the west (approximately) and east of Fruitridge Avenue.

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Indiana American Water reports that it is investigating a "possible water service issue" on Terre Haute's southeast side as of Wednesday afternoon.

The company website advises, "Please continue to visit the Customer Advisory Map for updated information. In some cases, customers may experience low or no pressure."

The area covered is approximately from Hulman Street to East Margaret Avenue, and from just east of 19th Street to east of Fruitridge Avenue.

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Terre Haute by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a 2024 report by Statista. But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Terre Haute based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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