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Shop the best Fairbury internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 93% |
*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 Oct 13, 2021.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.68%
2 providers - 87.57%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
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 cable, which covers 96% of Fairbury residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% 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 $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairbury, $41.99.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairbury, $1.61.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Fairbury. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Fairbury's providers, 269 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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 $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Fairbury, $41.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.50 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairbury, $1.61.
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, 269 Mbps.
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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. Speeds may vary. As of Oct 13, 2021.
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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Fairbury, $41.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairbury, $1.61.
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, 269 Mbps.
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 HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Fairbury with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Fairbury, $41.99.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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.