| Provider | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 92% |
| 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 | 5.880% |
*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.
Need help?4579
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.63%
2 providers - 85.97%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Tuscola 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 Tuscola area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Tuscola residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Tuscola, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are six internet providers serving the Tuscola area, and 85.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Tuscola's six internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Tuscola are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Tuscola.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Tuscola residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 92% of the area. Tuscola’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Tuscola residents.
|
|
|
|
|
*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 Tuscola covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Tuscola 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 Tuscola, $45.98.
|
|
|
|
|
*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 nearly all households in Tuscola covering 92% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Tuscola 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 Tuscola, $45.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Tuscola, $1.12.
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 Tuscola. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Tuscola's providers, 261 Mbps.
|
|
|
|
|
*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 Tuscola covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Tuscola 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 Tuscola, $45.98.
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 Tuscola, $1.12.
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 Tuscola. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Tuscola's providers, 261 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Tuscola with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 92% of households in Tuscola. The next fastest internet provider in Tuscola is Rise Broadband, offering download speeds up to 250 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Tuscola with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Tuscola, $45.98.
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.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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.
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.
Related resources Read more from the Resource Center
By subscribing, you agree to receive Allconnect promotional emails. Your privacy is important to us.
