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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 79% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.841% |
| 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% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 84% |
*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 - 99.37%
2 providers - 81.61%
3 providers - 3.98%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Montgomery residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 83% of those living in Montgomery.
There are six internet providers serving the Montgomery area, and 81.61% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Montgomery's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Montgomery are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Montgomery.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most Montgomery residents, covering 79% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Montgomery’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Montgomery 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 most households in Montgomery covering 79% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $47.49.
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 Montgomery, $2.16.
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 Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 79% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 356 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 all households in Montgomery covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $47.49.
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 Montgomery, $2.16.
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 Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 356 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 Montgomery covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Montgomery 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 Montgomery, $47.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Montgomery, $2.16.
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 Montgomery. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Montgomery's providers, 356 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Montgomery with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 79% of households in Montgomery. The next fastest internet provider in Montgomery is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 5.841% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Montgomery with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Montgomery, $47.49.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Montgomery, covering 5.841% of the city.
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