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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 85% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 89% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 14% |
| Flat Rock Tel Coop | - | - | DSL | 2.950% |
| 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% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 83% |
| Joink | $69.00 | 200 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 64% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?At 98%, broadband coverage in the 62454 ZIP code 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 62454 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 88% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 75% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 1.290% of those living in the 62454 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 62454 area, and 83.53% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 62454, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Mediacom | 169 Mbps | 25 Mbps | Cable |
| Joink | 12 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
| Frontier | 16 Mbps | 3 Mbps | DSL |
| Viasat | 16 Mbps | 2 Mbps | Satellite |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Robinson.
The largest internet providers serving the 62454 ZIP code are Frontier, Mediacom, and Telephone Operating Company of Vermont bringing DSL and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 62454 ZIP code, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 89% of the area. Robinson’s third most-available internet provider, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont, offers DSL to around 14% of residents in the 62454 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 62454 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Robinson, $49.84.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to nearly all households in the 62454 ZIP code, covering 89% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 62454 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Robinson, $49.84.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Robinson, $0.69.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 62454 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 89% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Robinson's providers, 212 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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers broadband to a limited number of households in the 62454 ZIP code, covering 14% of the area.
DSL internet from Telephone Operating Company of Vermont uses telephone lines 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 Telephone Operating Company of Vermont start at $39.95/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Robinson, $49.84.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 62454 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 14% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Robinson's providers, 212 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 62454 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 62454 and the greater Robinson area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Robinson at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Robinson at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 62454 ZIP, 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 Robinson 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 Robinson cable and DSL internet providers.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 62454 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 14% of households in 62454. The next fastest internet provider in the 62454 ZIP code is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 89% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 62454 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Robinson, $49.84.
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.
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.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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