*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 - 99.36%
2 providers - 97.79%
3 providers - 79.90%
4+ providers - 0.27%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Glendale Heights residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.100% of those living in Glendale Heights.
There are seven internet providers serving the Glendale Heights area, and 97.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Glendale Heights's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Glendale Heights are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Glendale Heights.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Glendale Heights residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Glendale Heights’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 81% of Glendale Heights 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 nearly all households in Glendale Heights covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Glendale Heights 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Glendale Heights, $46.65.
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 Glendale Heights, $0.99.
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 Glendale Heights. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glendale Heights's providers, 249 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 nearly all households in Glendale Heights covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights, $46.65.
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 Glendale Heights, $0.99.
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 Glendale Heights. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glendale Heights's providers, 249 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 WOW! offers broadband to nearly all households in Glendale Heights covering 81% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights, $46.65.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Glendale Heights, $0.99.
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 Glendale Heights. These download speeds are available to 81% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Glendale Heights's providers, 249 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Glendale Heights, you’ll likely have options from cable and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Glendale Heights, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Glendale Heights and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glendale Heights at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Glendale Heights at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights cable and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Glendale Heights with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 94% of households in Glendale Heights. The next fastest internet provider in Glendale Heights is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Glendale Heights with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Glendale Heights, $46.65.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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