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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 93% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 91% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 17% |
*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 - 94.83%
2 providers - 89.31%
3 providers - 3.27%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 97%, broadband coverage in North Chicago 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 North Chicago area will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of North Chicago residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in North Chicago, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the North Chicago area, and 89.31% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among North Chicago's six internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in North Chicago are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to North Chicago.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all North Chicago residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 91% of the area. North Chicago’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of North Chicago 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 North Chicago covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in North Chicago 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 North Chicago, $49.98.
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 North Chicago, $2.27.
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 North Chicago. These download speeds are available to 93% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Chicago's providers, 190 Mbps.
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Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in North Chicago covering 91% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but North Chicago 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 North Chicago, $49.98.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in North Chicago, $2.27.
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 North Chicago. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all North Chicago's providers, 190 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 North Chicago covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of North Chicago 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 North Chicago, $49.98.
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 North Chicago, $2.27.
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 North Chicago. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all North Chicago's providers, 190 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in North Chicago with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 93% of households in North Chicago. The next fastest internet provider in North Chicago is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 91% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in North Chicago with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in North Chicago, $49.98.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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