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| Frontier | $54.99 | - | DSL | 90% |
| Xfinity | $30.00 | 50 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 19% |
| Metronet | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 41% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $64.99 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Rise Broadband  | $25.00 | 25 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 81% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.79%
2 providers - 94.39%
3 providers - 50.61%
4+ providers - 6.36%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Bloomington 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 Bloomington area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Bloomington residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 41% of those living in Bloomington.
There are eight internet providers serving the Bloomington area, and 94.39% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Bloomington's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 172 Mbps | 32 Mbps | Cable |
| Metronet | 204 Mbps | 168 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Xfinity | 148 Mbps | 17 Mbps | Cable |
| Frontier | 13 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Bloomington.
The largest internet providers in Bloomington are Frontier, Xfinity, and Mediacom bringing DSL and cable options to Bloomington.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Bloomington residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Bloomington’s third most-available internet provider, Mediacom, offers cable to around 19% of Bloomington 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Bloomington covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Bloomington 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $42.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 90% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 509 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Bloomington covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bloomington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $42.84.
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 Bloomington, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 509 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Bloomington covering 19% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Bloomington residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $42.84.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Bloomington, $0.82.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Bloomington. These download speeds are available to 19% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Bloomington's providers, 509 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Bloomington, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Bloomington, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Bloomington and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bloomington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Bloomington at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Bloomington residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Bloomington may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Bloomington cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Bloomington with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 19% of households in Bloomington. The next fastest internet provider in Bloomington is Metronet, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 41% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Bloomington with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Bloomington, $42.84.
Metronet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Bloomington, covering 41% of the city.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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