Compare Joliet internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Joliet – 173 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Joliet – 38 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Joliet.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.837% |
Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
ClearSKY Systems | $59.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 51% |
*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 - 99.52%
2 providers - 98.19%
3 providers - 1.65%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Joliet 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 Joliet area will have access to DSL, which covers 96% of Joliet residents. Cable 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 14% of those living in Joliet.
There are six internet providers serving the Joliet area, and 98.19% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Joliet's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 205 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 147 Mbps | 60 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Joliet.
The largest internet providers in Joliet are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Joliet.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Joliet residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Joliet’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Joliet 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 nearly all households in Joliet covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Joliet 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 Joliet, $51.65.
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 Joliet, $1.99.
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 Joliet. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Joliet's providers, 428 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 Joliet covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Joliet 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 Joliet, $51.65.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Joliet, $1.99.
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 Joliet. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Joliet's providers, 428 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 Joliet covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Joliet 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 Joliet, $51.65.
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 Joliet, $1.99.
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 Joliet. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Joliet's providers, 428 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Joliet with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Joliet. The next fastest internet provider in Joliet is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.837% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Joliet with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Joliet, $51.65.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Joliet, covering 2.837% of the city.
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 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%.
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.
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