Compare Cary internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Cary – 209 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Cary – 18 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cary.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 34% |
DLS Internet | - | - | Wireless | 4.028% |
*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 - 99.71%
2 providers - 96.23%
3 providers - 2.25%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cary 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 Cary area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Cary residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.800% of those living in Cary.
There are seven internet providers serving the Cary area, and 96.23% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cary's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 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 | 24 Mbps | 9 Mbps | DSL |
Xfinity | 205 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Cary.
The largest internet providers in Cary are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Cary.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Cary residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Cary’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cary 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Cary covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Cary 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Cary, $49.98.
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 Cary, $2.27.
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 Cary. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cary's providers, 190 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 Cary covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cary 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 Cary, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cary, $2.27.
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 Cary. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cary's providers, 190 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Cary covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cary 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 Cary, $49.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cary, $2.27.
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 Cary. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cary's providers, 190 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Cary with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Cary. The next fastest internet provider in Cary is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Cary with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cary, $49.98.
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.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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