Shop the best Hickory Hills internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.95%
3 providers - 5.49%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Hickory Hills residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.580% of those living in Hickory Hills.
There are four internet providers serving the Hickory Hills area, and 99.95% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hickory Hills's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | 185 Mbps | 15 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 124 Mbps | 87 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hickory Hills.
The largest internet providers in Hickory Hills are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Hickory Hills.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hickory Hills residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. Hickory Hills’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hickory Hills 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in Hickory Hills covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills, $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 Hickory Hills, $2.29.
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 Hickory Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hickory Hills's providers, 278 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Hickory Hills covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills, $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 Hickory Hills, $2.29.
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 Hickory Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hickory Hills's providers, 278 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hickory Hills covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hickory Hills 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 Hickory Hills, $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 Hickory Hills, $2.29.
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 Hickory Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hickory Hills's providers, 278 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hickory Hills with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hickory Hills. The next fastest internet provider in Hickory Hills is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Hickory Hills with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hickory Hills, $54.99.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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%.
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