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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.860% |
| 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 | 72% |
Fox Valley Internet  | - | 1.5 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 33% |
| DLS Internet | - | - | Wireless | 21% |
| Country Wireless | $32.00 | 1 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 11% |
*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 - 99.35%
2 providers - 96.92%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Lakewood 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 Lakewood area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Lakewood residents. DSL 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 18% of those living in Lakewood.
There are nine internet providers serving the Lakewood area, and 96.92% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lakewood's nine internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lakewood are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lakewood.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lakewood residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Lakewood’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lakewood 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 Lakewood covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lakewood 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 Lakewood, $46.99.
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 Lakewood, $2.35.
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 Lakewood. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lakewood's providers, 306 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 Lakewood covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lakewood 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 Lakewood, $46.99.
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 Lakewood, $2.35.
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 Lakewood. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lakewood's providers, 306 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 Lakewood covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, $46.99.
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 Lakewood, $2.35.
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 Lakewood. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lakewood's providers, 306 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lakewood with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Lakewood. The next fastest internet provider in Lakewood is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.860% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lakewood with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lakewood, $46.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lakewood, covering 0.860% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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