Compare 60561 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Darien – 220 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Darien – 26 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Darien.
Internet providers in 60561
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*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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Broadband availability
16775
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.77%
2 providers - 98.05%
3 providers - 3.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 60561 ZIP code 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 60561 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in the 60561 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 60561 area, and 98.05% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 60561, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Darien
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 227 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 113 Mbps | 107 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Darien.
Top high-speed internet providers in 60561
The largest internet providers serving the 60561 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 60561 ZIP code, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Darien’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 60561 ZIP code.
AT&T DSL internet
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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 the 60561 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
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 Darien, $2.29.
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 60561 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 278 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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 the 60561 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 60561 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 Darien, $54.99.
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 Darien, $2.29.
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 60561 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 278 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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 the 60561 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 60561 ZIP 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
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 Darien, $2.29.
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 60561 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Darien's providers, 278 Mbps.
Internet providers in 60561 frequently asked questions
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 60561 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in 60561. The next fastest internet provider in the 60561 ZIP code is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 60561 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Darien, $54.99.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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