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Internet providers in Macomb, IL
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Macomb internet service at a glance
At 99%, 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 cable, which covers 98% of Macomb residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 94% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 76% 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 $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 987 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Macomb
The largest internet providers in Macomb are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite 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, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Macomb residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $41.99.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macomb, $2.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Macomb. These download speeds are available to 94% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Macomb's providers, 262 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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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, $41.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macomb, $2.80.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 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, 262 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Macomb covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Macomb 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $41.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Macomb, $2.80.
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 Macomb. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Macomb's providers, 262 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Macomb?
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Macomb with download speeds up to 987 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Macomb. The next fastest internet provider in Macomb is ICS Advanced Technologies, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 9.117% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Macomb?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Macomb with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Macomb, $41.99.
Is fiber internet available in Macomb?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Inc. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Macomb, covering 76% of the city.
Why is my internet slow today?
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.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
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.
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