Compare Plano internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Plano – 209 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 125 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Plano – 81 Mbps
IL – 34 Mbps
U.S. – 45 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Plano.
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Shop the best Plano internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from cable, DSL and fiber-optic providers in your area.
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AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 10% |
AT&T | $49.99 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
Xfinity | $20.00 | 25 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Skybeam | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
Metis Communications | $35.00 | 1 - 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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 99%, 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. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 96% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 10% 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 $20 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Xfinity | 125 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 327 Mbps | 329 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Plano.
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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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $44.16.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Plano, $2.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Plano. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Plano's providers, 424 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $44.16.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Plano, $2.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 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, 424 Mbps.
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $20/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $44.16.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.80 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Plano, $2.60.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 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, 424 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 higher than average in Plano at $49.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Plano at $50/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Plano residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Plano with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 10% of households in Plano. The next fastest internet provider in Plano is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 987 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Plano with plans starting at $20/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Plano, $44.16.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Plano, covering 10% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.