*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 - 99.11%
2 providers - 99.11%
3 providers - 0.20%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Elmwood Park residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Elmwood Park.
There are four internet providers serving the Elmwood Park area, and 99.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Elmwood Park's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Elmwood Park are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Elmwood Park.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Elmwood Park residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Elmwood Park’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Elmwood Park 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 AT&T offers broadband to all households in Elmwood Park covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, $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 Elmwood Park, $2.04.
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 Elmwood Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elmwood Park's providers, 528 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Elmwood Park covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, $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 Elmwood Park, $2.04.
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 Elmwood Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Elmwood Park's providers, 528 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 Elmwood Park covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park, $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 Elmwood Park, $2.04.
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 Elmwood Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Elmwood Park's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Elmwood Park with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Elmwood Park. The next fastest internet provider in Elmwood Park is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 3.023% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Elmwood Park with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Elmwood Park, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Elmwood Park, covering 3.023% of the city.
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.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
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