*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 - 99.34%
2 providers - 98.80%
3 providers - 62.65%
4+ providers - 0.76%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Mount Prospect residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 2.220% of those living in Mount Prospect.
There are six internet providers serving the Mount Prospect area, and 98.80% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Mount Prospect's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Mount Prospect are AT&T, Xfinity, and WOW! bringing DSL and cable options to Mount Prospect.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Mount Prospect residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Mount Prospect’s third most-available internet provider, WOW!, offers cable to around 65% of Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect, $49.99.
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 Mount Prospect, $0.94.
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 Mount Prospect. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Prospect's providers, 460 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 Mount Prospect covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect, $49.99.
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 Mount Prospect, $0.94.
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 Mount Prospect. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Prospect's providers, 460 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 WOW! offers broadband to most households in Mount Prospect covering 65% of the area.
WOW!’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Mount Prospect residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for WOW! start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Mount Prospect, $49.99.
WOW! customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.15 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Mount Prospect, $0.94.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, WOW! offers download speeds up to 1,200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 40 Mbps in Mount Prospect. These download speeds are available to 65% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Mount Prospect's providers, 460 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Mount Prospect, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Mount Prospect, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Mount Prospect and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mount Prospect at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Mount Prospect at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Mount Prospect residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Mount Prospect may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Mount Prospect cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Mount Prospect with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in Mount Prospect. The next fastest internet provider in Mount Prospect is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 2.378% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Mount Prospect with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Mount Prospect, $49.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Mount Prospect, covering 2.378% of the city.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
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