| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 94% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 8.036% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 4.098% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 57% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.79%
2 providers - 98.80%
3 providers - 6.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Aurora is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Aurora area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Aurora residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Aurora.
There are seven internet providers serving the Aurora area, and 98.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Aurora's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 199.0 Mbps | 194.0 Mbps | DSL |
| Mediacom | 91.0 Mbps | 21.0 Mbps | Cable |
| Rise Broadband | 18.0 Mbps | 6.0 Mbps | Wireless |
| Xfinity | 129.0 Mbps | 150.0 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Aurora.
The largest internet providers in Aurora are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Aurora.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Aurora residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Aurora’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Aurora residents.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Aurora covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Aurora to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Aurora, $43.56.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aurora, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Aurora. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aurora's providers, 447 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Aurora covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Aurora residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Aurora, $43.56.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aurora, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Aurora. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aurora's providers, 447 Mbps.
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Aurora covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Aurora where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Aurora, $43.56.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aurora, $1.32.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Aurora. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Aurora's providers, 447 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Aurora with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Aurora. The next fastest internet provider in Aurora is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 8.036% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Aurora with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Aurora, $43.56.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Aurora, covering 8.036% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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