| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 90% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Delta Communications  | - | - | DSL | 25% |
| Futiva | $59.99 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.413% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 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 - 99.90%
2 providers - 91.62%
3 providers - 24.70%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Eldorado 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 Eldorado area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Eldorado residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.570% of those living in Eldorado.
There are six internet providers serving the Eldorado area, and 91.62% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Eldorado's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Eldorado are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Eldorado.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Eldorado residents, covering 90% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Eldorado’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Eldorado 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 nearly all households in Eldorado covering 90% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Eldorado 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Eldorado, $49.99.
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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 Eldorado covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Eldorado 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 Eldorado, $49.99.
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 Eldorado, $1.06.
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 Eldorado. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Eldorado's providers, 322 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 Eldorado covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Eldorado 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 Eldorado, $49.99.
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 Eldorado, $1.06.
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 Eldorado. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Eldorado's providers, 322 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Eldorado with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Eldorado. The next fastest internet provider in Eldorado is Futiva , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 1.413% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Eldorado with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Eldorado, $49.99.
Futiva is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Eldorado, covering 1.413% of the city.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
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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