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Internet providers in 61802
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| AT&T | $40 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 3.241% |
| AT&T | $30 | 100 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 70% |
| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 1.243% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 15 - 987 Mbps | Cable | 95% |
| Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC | - | - | Fiber-optic | 4.394% |
| Gargoyle Technologies, Inc. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 0.288% |
| 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% |
| Gargoyle Technologies, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 4.412% |
*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?61802 internet service at a glance
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 61802 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 61802 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 95% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 79% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.920% of those living in the 61802 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 61802 area, and 74.68% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 61802, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in 61802
The largest internet providers serving the 61802 ZIP code are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 61802 ZIP code, covering 70% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 95% of the area. Urbana’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 61802 ZIP code.
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 most households in the 61802 ZIP code, covering 70% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.65.
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, $0.90.
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 61802 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 70% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 356 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 the 61802 ZIP code, covering 95% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 61802 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.65.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Urbana, $0.90.
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 61802 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 356 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 61802 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 61802 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.65.
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, $0.90.
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 61802 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Urbana's providers, 356 Mbps.
Internet providers in 61802 frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in 61802?
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 61802 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.241% of households in 61802. The next fastest internet provider in the 61802 ZIP code is Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 4.394% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in 61802?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in the 61802 ZIP with service starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Urbana, $39.65.
Is fiber internet available in 61802?
Seaport/CWB iTV-3 Holdco, LLC is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 61802 ZIP code, covering 4.394% of the city. AT&T also offers fiber internet in 61802 and is available to 3.241% of households.
Do I need Wi-Fi extenders?
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.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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