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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
JCWIFI.com  | $24.95 | 1.5 - 50 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
*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 - 99.72%
2 providers - 93.17%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Freeport 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 Freeport area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Freeport residents. Cable 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 1.150% of those living in Freeport.
There are six internet providers serving the Freeport area, and 93.17% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Freeport's six internet providers, prices start at $24.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Freeport are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Freeport.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Freeport residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Freeport’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Freeport 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Freeport covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Freeport 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 Freeport, $44.14.
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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 Freeport covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Freeport 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 Freeport, $44.14.
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 Freeport, $1.92.
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 Freeport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Freeport's providers, 212 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 Freeport covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Freeport 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 Freeport, $44.14.
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 Freeport, $1.92.
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 Freeport. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Freeport's providers, 212 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Freeport with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Freeport. The next fastest internet provider in Freeport is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
JCWIFI.com offers the cheapest internet in Freeport with plans starting at $24.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Freeport, $44.14.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
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.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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