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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 92% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| 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 | 99% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 99% |
| Fox Valley Internet | - | 1.5 - 4 Mbps | Wireless | 3.570% |
*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.15%
2 providers - 89.73%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 98%, broadband coverage in the 60178 ZIP code 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 60178 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 98% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% of those living in the 60178 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 60178 area, and 89.73% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 60178, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 3,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Frontier | 19 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
| Xfinity | 141 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
| Fox Valley Internet | 13 Mbps | 4 Mbps | Wireless |
| Rise Broadband | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | Wireless |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Sycamore.
The largest internet providers serving the 60178 ZIP code are Frontier, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 60178 ZIP code, covering 92% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Sycamore’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 60178 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 60178 ZIP code, covering 92% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines 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 $54.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Sycamore, $47.48.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in the 60178 ZIP code, covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 60178 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, $47.48.
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, $2.37.
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 60178 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 96% 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 Sep 23, 2022.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 60178 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 60178 ZIP 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, $47.48.
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, $2.37.
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 60178 ZIP code. 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 the 60178 ZIP code with download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in 60178. The next fastest internet provider in the 60178 ZIP code is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in the 60178 ZIP with service starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Sycamore, $47.48.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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