| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 95% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.905% |
Delta Communications  | - | - | DSL | 7.028% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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 - 94.88%
2 providers - 12.30%
3 providers - 0.63%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sparta 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 Sparta area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Sparta residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Sparta, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Sparta area, and 12.30% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sparta's five internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sparta are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Sparta.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Sparta residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Sparta’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Sparta 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 Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Sparta covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sparta 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 $44.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.99.
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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 Sparta covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sparta 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 Sparta, $49.99.
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 Sparta, $1.09.
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 Sparta. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sparta's providers, 346 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 Viasat offers broadband to all households in Sparta covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sparta 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sparta, $1.09.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Sparta. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sparta's providers, 346 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Sparta with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 5.905% of households in Sparta. The next fastest internet provider in Sparta is Viasat, offering download speeds up to 150 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Sparta with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sparta, $49.99.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
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.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
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