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Internet providers in Urbana, IL
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Urbana, IL internet providers
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| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 85% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 97% |
| Mediacom | $29.99 | 60 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 1.060% |
| Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC | - | - | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 15 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | 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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Urbana internet service at a glance
At 98%, broadband coverage in Urbana 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 Urbana area will have access to cable, which covers 97% of Urbana residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 15% of those living in Urbana.
There are eight internet providers serving the Urbana area, and 84.36% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Urbana's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Urbana
The largest internet providers in Urbana are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Urbana.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Urbana residents, covering 85% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 97% of the area. Urbana’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Urbana residents.
AT&T DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Urbana covering 85% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Urbana 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 $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.30 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Urbana, $1.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Urbana. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 352 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to nearly all households in Urbana covering 97% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Urbana 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 Urbana, $39.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Urbana, $1.11.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 987 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in Urbana. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 352 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Urbana covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Urbana 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.99.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Urbana, $1.11.
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 Urbana. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 352 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Urbana?
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Urbana with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.060% of households in Urbana. The next fastest internet provider in Urbana is Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 15% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Urbana?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Urbana with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.99.
Is fiber internet available in Urbana?
Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Urbana, covering 15% of the city.
How do I change internet providers?
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.
What’s the best internet deal in my area?
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
Why aren’t there more internet options?
According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.
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