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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 97% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.508% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| 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 | 57% |
*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 - 99.93%
2 providers - 93.48%
3 providers - 3.68%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Lombard 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 Lombard area will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of Lombard residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 33% of those living in Lombard.
There are six internet providers serving the Lombard area, and 93.48% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Lombard's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Lombard are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Lombard.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Lombard residents, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Lombard’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Lombard 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 Lombard covering 97% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Lombard 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 Lombard, $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 Lombard, $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 Lombard. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lombard'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Lombard covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Lombard 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 Lombard, $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 Lombard, $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 Lombard. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lombard'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 Feb 14, 2023.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Lombard covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Lombard 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 Lombard, $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 Lombard, $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 Lombard. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Lombard's providers, 357 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Lombard with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 97% of households in Lombard. The next fastest internet provider in Lombard is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.508% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Lombard with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lombard, $49.98.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Lombard, covering 2.508% of the city.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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