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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| WOW! | $29.99 | 200 - 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 86% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 56% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 3.519% |
*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 - 99.71%
2 providers - 98.83%
3 providers - 86.12%
4+ providers - 0.00%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Glen Ellyn residents. DSL 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 5.040% of those living in Glen Ellyn.
There are eight internet providers serving the Glen Ellyn area, and 98.83% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glen Ellyn's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Glen Ellyn are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Glen Ellyn.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Glen Ellyn residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Glen Ellyn’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 86% of Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Glen Ellyn 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Glen Ellyn, $44.99.
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 Glen Ellyn, $1.07.
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 Glen Ellyn. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Ellyn's providers, 219 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 Glen Ellyn covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glen Ellyn, $1.07.
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 Glen Ellyn. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Ellyn's providers, 219 Mbps.
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Cable from WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Glen Ellyn covering 86% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glen Ellyn residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Glen Ellyn, $44.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glen Ellyn, $1.07.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Glen Ellyn. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glen Ellyn's providers, 219 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Glen Ellyn, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Glen Ellyn, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Glen Ellyn and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glen Ellyn at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glen Ellyn at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Glen Ellyn residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Glen Ellyn may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Glen Ellyn cable and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Glen Ellyn with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Glen Ellyn. The next fastest internet provider in Glen Ellyn is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Glen Ellyn with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Glen Ellyn, $44.99.
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.
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%.
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.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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