*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 - 98.65%
2 providers - 98.63%
3 providers - 13.35%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Itasca 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 Itasca area will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of Itasca residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Itasca.
There are five internet providers serving the Itasca area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Itasca's five internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Itasca are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Itasca.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Itasca residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Itasca’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Itasca 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 Itasca covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Itasca 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 Itasca, $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, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Itasca, $2.62.
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 Itasca. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Itasca's providers, 227 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 Itasca covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Itasca 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 Itasca, $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 Itasca, $2.62.
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 Itasca. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Itasca's providers, 227 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 Itasca covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Itasca 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 Itasca, $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 Itasca, $2.62.
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 Itasca. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Itasca's providers, 227 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Itasca with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Itasca. The next fastest internet provider in Itasca is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Itasca with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Itasca, $54.99.
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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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.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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