| Provider | ||||
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Geneseo Communications Services  | - | 10 - 100 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 1.058% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| SpeedConnect | $46.95 | - | Wireless | 36% |
*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 - 99.97%
2 providers - 98.89%
3 providers - 1.06%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Silvis 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 Silvis area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Silvis 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 13% of those living in Silvis.
There are six internet providers serving the Silvis area, and 98.89% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Silvis's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Silvis are AT&T, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Silvis.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Silvis residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 100% of the area. Silvis’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Silvis 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 Silvis covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Silvis 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Silvis, $52.49.
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 Silvis, $1.42.
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 0.768 Mbps in Silvis. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silvis's providers, 267 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 Mediacom offers broadband to all households in Silvis covering 100% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Silvis 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 Silvis, $52.49.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Silvis, $1.42.
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 Silvis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Silvis's providers, 267 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 Silvis covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Silvis 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 Silvis, $52.49.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Silvis, $1.42.
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 Silvis. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Silvis's providers, 267 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Silvis with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Silvis. The next fastest internet provider in Silvis is Mediacom, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Silvis with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Silvis, $52.49.
Geneseo Communications Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Silvis, covering 1.058% of the city.
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.
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.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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