*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 - 100%
2 providers - 98.60%
3 providers - 2.94%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Forest 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 Forest Park area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Forest Park residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 24% of those living in Forest Park.
There are four internet providers serving the Forest Park area, and 98.60% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Forest 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 Forest Park are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Forest Park.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Forest Park residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Forest Park’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Forest 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 Forest Park covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest 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 Forest Park covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Forest 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 Forest Park covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest 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 Forest Park. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Forest Park's providers, 528 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Forest Park with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Forest Park. The next fastest internet provider in Forest Park is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 3.664% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Forest Park with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Forest Park, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Forest Park, covering 3.664% of the city.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
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.
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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