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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 88% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 98% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 5.393% |
| 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 | 95% |
*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 - 98.87%
2 providers - 91.33%
3 providers - 5.66%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Springfield 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 Springfield area will have access to cable, which covers 95% of Springfield residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 38% of those living in Springfield.
There are seven internet providers serving the Springfield area, and 91.33% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Springfield's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Springfield are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Springfield.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Springfield residents, covering 88% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 98% of the area. Springfield’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Springfield 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 nearly all households in Springfield covering 88% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Springfield 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 significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Springfield, $44.98.
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 Springfield, $1.22.
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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 88% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 352 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 nearly all households in Springfield covering 98% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Springfield 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 Springfield, $44.98.
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 Springfield, $1.22.
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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 352 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 Springfield covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Springfield 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 Springfield, $44.98.
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 Springfield, $1.22.
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 Springfield. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Springfield's providers, 352 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Springfield with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 88% of households in Springfield. The next fastest internet provider in Springfield is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 98% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Springfield with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Springfield, $44.98.
Resetting your router and optimizing your router settings can give you an instant speed boost. Consider Wi-Fi extenders if your signal is weaker in certain areas of your home. Also, be sure to check your Wi-Fi network to see if there are any unknown devices or users connected that could be slowing your network.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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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