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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| ClearSKY Systems | $59.95 | - | Wireless | 96% |
*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 - 99.41%
2 providers - 97.75%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Plano 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 Plano area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Plano residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 92% of those living in Plano.
There are seven internet providers serving the Plano area, and 97.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Plano's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Plano are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Plano.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Plano residents, covering 96% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 10% of the area. Plano’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 98% of Plano 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 Plano covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Plano 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 Plano, $49.27.
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 Plano, $2.24.
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 Plano. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plano'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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Plano covering 10% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Plano than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $49.27.
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 Plano, $2.24.
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 1,000 Mbps in Plano. These download speeds are available to 10% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plano'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 nearly all households in Plano covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Plano 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 Plano, $49.27.
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 Plano, $2.24.
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 Plano. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Plano's providers, 356 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Plano, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Plano, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Plano and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Plano at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Plano at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Plano 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 Plano 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 Plano cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Plano with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Plano. The next fastest internet provider in Plano is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 10% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Plano with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $49.27.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Plano, covering 10% of the city.
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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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.
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