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Internet providers in Fairbury, IL

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Fairbury, IL internet providers

Provider
Frontier $44.99 VariesDSL91%
Mediacom $19.99 100 - 1,000 MbpsCable96%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Rise Broadband $29.95 25 - 250 MbpsWireless100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%
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Fairbury internet service at a glance

At 100%, broadband coverage in Fairbury 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 Fairbury area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Fairbury residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Fairbury, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.

There are six internet providers serving the Fairbury area, and 87.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Fairbury's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Top high-speed internet providers in Fairbury

The largest internet providers in Fairbury are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Fairbury.

DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Fairbury residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 96% of the area. Fairbury’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Fairbury residents.

Frontier DSL internet

Provider
Frontier
Starting price*
$44.99/mo.
Max download speed

Varies

Max upload speed

2 Mbps

Average availability

91%

DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Fairbury covering 91% of the area.

DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Fairbury 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 Fairbury, $45.98.

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Mediacom cable internet

Provider
Mediacom
Starting price*
$19.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

50 Mbps

Average availability

96%

Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Fairbury covering 96% of the area.

Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Fairbury 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 Fairbury, $45.98.

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 Fairbury, $1.12.

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 Fairbury. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Fairbury's providers, 264 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Fairbury covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Fairbury 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 Fairbury, $45.98.

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 Fairbury, $1.12.

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 Fairbury. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fairbury's providers, 264 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Fairbury with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Fairbury. The next fastest internet provider in Fairbury is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Fairbury with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairbury, $45.98.

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.

Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.

Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.