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| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| 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% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 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 - 99.75%
2 providers - 91.76%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Sycamore 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 Sycamore area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Sycamore residents. Cable 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 75% of those living in Sycamore.
There are seven internet providers serving the Sycamore area, and 91.76% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Sycamore's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Sycamore are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Sycamore.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Sycamore residents, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. Sycamore’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Sycamore 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 Sycamore covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Sycamore 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Sycamore, $45.82.
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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 Sycamore covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Sycamore 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 Sycamore, $45.82.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sycamore, $2.29.
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 Sycamore. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Sycamore's providers, 180 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 Sycamore covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Sycamore 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 Sycamore, $45.82.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Sycamore, $2.29.
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 Sycamore. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Sycamore's providers, 180 Mbps.
Xfinity is the fastest internet provider in Sycamore with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Sycamore. The next fastest internet provider in Sycamore is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Sycamore with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sycamore, $45.82.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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.
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.
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