Compare Mattoon internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Mattoon – 68 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Mattoon – 17 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mattoon.
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Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Pwr-Net | $39.95 | 1 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
Moultrie Independent Telephone Co | $85.00 | 100 - 100 Mbps | Wireless | 93% |
*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 - 98.87%
2 providers - 92.52%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in Mattoon 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 Mattoon area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Mattoon residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Mattoon, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are seven internet providers serving the Mattoon area, and 92.52% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mattoon's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Mediacom | 127 Mbps | 26 Mbps | Cable |
Consolidated Communications | 72 Mbps | 40 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Mattoon.
The largest internet providers in Mattoon are Mediacom, Consolidated Communications, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Mattoon.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to nearly all Mattoon residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Consolidated Communications, which covers 95% of the area. Mattoon’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Mattoon 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in Mattoon covering 96% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mattoon residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mattoon, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mattoon, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Mattoon. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mattoon's providers, 193 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Mattoon covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Mattoon 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mattoon, $52.49.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mattoon, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Mattoon. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mattoon's providers, 193 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 Mattoon covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Mattoon 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 Mattoon, $52.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mattoon, $1.09.
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 Mattoon. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Mattoon's providers, 193 Mbps.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Mattoon with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Mattoon. The next fastest internet provider in Mattoon is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Mattoon with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mattoon, $52.49.
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%.
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.
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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.