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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 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?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 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.
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
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $41.58.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Fairbury, $1.89.
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, 216 Mbps.
Mediacom cable internet
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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 Jun 1, 2020.
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, $41.58.
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, $1.89.
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, 216 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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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, $41.58.
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, $1.89.
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, 216 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Fairbury?
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.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Fairbury?
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, $41.58.
Why is my internet slow today?
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
What internet providers are available at my address?
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.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
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%.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
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