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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
DLS Internet  | - | - | Wireless | 6.609% |
*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 - 99.52%
2 providers - 95.67%
3 providers - 0.09%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Lake Villa residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 17% of those living in Lake Villa.
There are seven internet providers serving the Lake Villa area, and 95.67% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake Villa's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lake Villa are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake Villa.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lake Villa residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Lake Villa’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lake Villa 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Lake Villa, $49.98.
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 Lake Villa, $2.27.
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 Lake Villa. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Villa's providers, 190 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 Lake Villa covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa, $49.98.
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 Lake Villa, $2.27.
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 Lake Villa. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Villa's providers, 190 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 Lake Villa covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake Villa 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 Lake Villa, $49.98.
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 Lake Villa, $2.27.
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 Lake Villa. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Villa's providers, 190 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lake Villa with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Lake Villa. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Villa is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lake Villa with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Villa, $49.98.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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%.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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