| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 94% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
McDonough Telephone Cooperative  | $64.94 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 76% |
| ICS Advanced Technologies | - | - | Wired | 9.117% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 99.42%
2 providers - 97.56%
3 providers - 70.19%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Macomb 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 Macomb area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Macomb residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 89% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 78% of those living in Macomb.
There are six internet providers serving the Macomb area, and 97.56% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Macomb's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Macomb are Frontier, Xfinity, and McDonough Telephone Cooperative bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Macomb.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Macomb residents, covering 94% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Macomb’s third most-available internet provider, McDonough Telephone Cooperative, offers fiber-optic to around 76% of Macomb 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Macomb covering 94% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Macomb 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 Frontier start at $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $54.98.
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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 Macomb covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Macomb 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 Macomb, $54.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macomb, $1.17.
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 Macomb. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macomb's providers, 281 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.
Fiber-optic from McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers broadband to most households in Macomb covering 76% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from McDonough Telephone Cooperative is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Macomb than other internet types.
Internet prices for McDonough Telephone Cooperative start at $64.94/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $54.98.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.65 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macomb, $1.17.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in Macomb. These download speeds are available to 76% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Macomb's providers, 281 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Macomb, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Macomb, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Macomb and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Macomb at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Macomb at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Macomb residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Macomb with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Macomb. The next fastest internet provider in Macomb is McDonough Telephone Cooperative, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 76% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Macomb with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $54.98.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Macomb, covering 76% of the city.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
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