| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 76% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 97% |
| Fox Valley Internet | - | 1.5 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 34% |
*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 - 99.80%
2 providers - 75.70%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Cortland 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 Cortland area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Cortland residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 84% of those living in Cortland.
There are eight internet providers serving the Cortland area, and 75.70% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Cortland's eight internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Cortland are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Cortland.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most Cortland residents, covering 76% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Cortland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Cortland 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 Frontier offers broadband to most households in Cortland covering 76% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Cortland 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Cortland, $44.15.
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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 Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Cortland covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Cortland 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 Cortland, $44.15.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Cortland, $1.52.
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 Cortland. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Cortland's providers, 180 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 Cortland covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Cortland 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 Cortland, $44.15.
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 Cortland, $1.52.
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 Cortland. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Cortland's providers, 180 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Cortland with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Cortland. The next fastest internet provider in Cortland is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Cortland with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Cortland, $44.15.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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