*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
2 provider - 99.79%
3 providers - 1.89%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Hometown 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 Hometown area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Hometown residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 97% of those living in Hometown.
There are four internet providers serving the Hometown area, and 1.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hometown's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Hometown are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Hometown.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Hometown residents, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 37% of the area. Hometown’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Hometown 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 Hometown covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Hometown 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 Hometown, $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 Hometown, $2.04.
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 Hometown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hometown's providers, 528 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in Hometown covering 37% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Hometown than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Hometown, $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 Hometown, $2.04.
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 1,000 Mbps in Hometown. These download speeds are available to 37% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hometown's providers, 528 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 Hometown covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hometown 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 Hometown, $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 Hometown, $2.04.
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 Hometown. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hometown's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Hometown, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Hometown, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Hometown and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Hometown at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Hometown at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Hometown residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Hometown with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hometown. The next fastest internet provider in Hometown is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 37% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Hometown with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hometown, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hometown, covering 37% of the city.
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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.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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