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Consolidated Communications  | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 89% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Royell Communications | - | - | Wireless | 4.356% |
| Pwr-Net | $39.95 | 1 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 1.386% |
*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 - 88.96%
2 providers - 0%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 100% of Hillsboro residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 69% of those living in Hillsboro.
There are five internet providers serving the Hillsboro area. Among Hillsboro's five internet providers, prices start at $35 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hillsboro are Consolidated Communications, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Hillsboro.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications is available to nearly all Hillsboro residents, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Hillsboro’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Hillsboro 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 Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Hillsboro covering 89% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Hillsboro 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hillsboro, $52.48.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hillsboro, $2.39.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Hillsboro. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hillsboro's providers, 38 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 Hillsboro covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, $52.48.
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 Hillsboro, $2.39.
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 Hillsboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hillsboro's providers, 38 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Hillsboro covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hillsboro 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Hillsboro, $52.48.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hillsboro, $2.39.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Hillsboro. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hillsboro's providers, 38 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Hillsboro with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 89% of households in Hillsboro. The next fastest internet provider in Hillsboro is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Consolidated Communications offers the cheapest internet in Hillsboro with plans starting at $35/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hillsboro, $52.48.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
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