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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 0.334% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Metronet  | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 91% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| ClearSKY Systems | $59.95 | - | Wireless | 100% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 32% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 3.989% |
*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.68%
3 providers - 89.65%
4+ providers - 0.10%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Romeoville 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 Romeoville area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Romeoville residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Cable is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 89% of those living in Romeoville.
There are eight internet providers serving the Romeoville area, and 99.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Romeoville's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Romeoville are AT&T, Xfinity, and Metronet bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Romeoville.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Romeoville residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Romeoville’s third most-available internet provider, Metronet, offers fiber-optic to around 91% of Romeoville 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 all households in Romeoville covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Romeoville 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 Romeoville, $49.97.
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 Romeoville, $1.43.
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 Romeoville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Romeoville's providers, 449 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 Romeoville covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Romeoville 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 Romeoville, $49.97.
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 Romeoville, $1.43.
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 Romeoville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Romeoville's providers, 449 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 Metronet offers broadband to nearly all households in Romeoville covering 91% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Metronet is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Romeoville than other internet types.
Internet prices for Metronet start at $39.95/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Romeoville, $49.97.
Metronet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Romeoville, $1.43.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Metronet offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in Romeoville. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Romeoville's providers, 449 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Romeoville, you’ll likely have options from DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Romeoville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Romeoville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Romeoville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Romeoville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Romeoville 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 Romeoville 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 Romeoville DSL, cable, and fiber-optic internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Romeoville with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Romeoville. The next fastest internet provider in Romeoville is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 0.334% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Romeoville with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Romeoville, $49.97.
Metronet is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Romeoville, covering 91% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in Romeoville and is available to 0.334% of households.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
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