| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.030% |
| 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% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 70% |
DLS Internet  | - | - | Wireless | 1.414% |
*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 - 99.69%
2 providers - 98.63%
3 providers - 10.57%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lake Zurich 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 Zurich area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Lake Zurich 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 3.880% of those living in Lake Zurich.
There are seven internet providers serving the Lake Zurich area, and 98.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lake Zurich's seven 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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| AT&T | 102 Mbps | 69 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 152 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lake Zurich.
The largest internet providers in Lake Zurich are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lake Zurich.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lake Zurich residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Lake Zurich’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lake Zurich 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 all households in Lake Zurich covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lake Zurich 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 Zurich, $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 Zurich, $2.08.
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 Zurich. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Zurich's providers, 357 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 Lake Zurich covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lake Zurich 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 Zurich, $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 Zurich, $2.08.
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 Zurich. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lake Zurich's providers, 357 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 Lake Zurich covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lake Zurich 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 Zurich, $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 Zurich, $2.08.
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 Zurich. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lake Zurich's providers, 357 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lake Zurich with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Lake Zurich. The next fastest internet provider in Lake Zurich is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.030% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lake Zurich with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lake Zurich, $49.98.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lake Zurich, covering 0.030% of the city.
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%.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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