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| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 11% |
CTI Fiber  | $39.95 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 99% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
| Consolidated Communications | $35.00 | 50 - 2,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.931% |
| 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% |
| Pwr-Net | $39.95 | 1 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 48% |
| MR Systems Wireless | $48.00 | 4 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 1.113% |
*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 - 99.72%
2 providers - 94.64%
3 providers - 14.10%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in Taylorville 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 Taylorville area will have access to fiber-optic, which covers 99% of Taylorville residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 98% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 74% of those living in Taylorville.
There are nine internet providers serving the Taylorville area, and 94.64% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Taylorville's nine internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 2,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Taylorville are Mediacom, CTI Fiber, and Consolidated Communications bringing cable, fiber-optic, and DSL options to Taylorville.
Cable internet from Mediacom is available to many Taylorville residents, covering 11% of households. Many will also have the option of fiber-optic from CTI Fiber, which covers 99% of the area. Taylorville’s third most-available internet provider, Consolidated Communications, offers DSL to around 95% of Taylorville 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.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to a limited number of households in Taylorville covering 11% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Taylorville 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 Taylorville, $42.83.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Taylorville, $0.93.
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 Taylorville. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Taylorville's providers, 268 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.
Fiber-optic from CTI Fiber offers broadband to all households in Taylorville covering 99% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from CTI Fiber is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Taylorville than other internet types.
Internet prices for CTI Fiber start at $39.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Taylorville, $42.83.
CTI Fiber customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Taylorville, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, CTI Fiber offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Taylorville. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Taylorville's providers, 268 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.
DSL from Consolidated Communications offers broadband to nearly all households in Taylorville covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from Consolidated Communications uses telephone lines in Taylorville 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 Consolidated Communications start at $35/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Taylorville, $42.83.
Consolidated Communications customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.70 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Taylorville, $0.93.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Consolidated Communications offers download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in Taylorville. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Taylorville's providers, 268 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Taylorville, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Taylorville, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Taylorville and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Taylorville at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Taylorville at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Taylorville residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Taylorville may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Taylorville fiber-optic, DSL, and cable internet providers.
Consolidated Communications is the fastest internet provider in Taylorville with download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Taylorville. The next fastest internet provider in Taylorville is Consolidated Communications, offering download speeds up to 2,000 Mbps to 2.931% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Taylorville with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Taylorville, $42.83.
CTI Fiber is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Taylorville, covering 99% of the city. Consolidated Communications also offers fiber internet in Taylorville and is available to 2.931% of households.
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
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.
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.
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