| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 3.641% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
*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 - 99.68%
2 providers - 94.92%
3 providers - 2.11%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Effingham 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 Effingham area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Effingham residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 63% of those living in Effingham.
There are six internet providers serving the Effingham area, and 94.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Effingham's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Effingham are Mediacom, Consolidated Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Effingham.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Effingham residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 95% of the area. Effingham’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Effingham 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Effingham covering 98% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Effingham 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 Effingham, $46.99.
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 Effingham, $1.00.
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 Effingham. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Effingham's providers, 284 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Effingham covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Effingham 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Effingham, $46.99.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Effingham, $1.00.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Effingham. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Effingham's providers, 284 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 Effingham covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Effingham 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 Effingham, $46.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Effingham, $1.00.
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 Effingham. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Effingham's providers, 284 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Effingham with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Effingham. The next fastest internet provider in Effingham is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Effingham with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Effingham, $46.99.
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.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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