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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 95% |
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont  | $39.95 | - | DSL | 3.745% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Wisper ISP | $65.00 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 5.281% |
*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?At 99%, broadband coverage in Vandalia 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 Vandalia area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of Vandalia residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Vandalia, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Vandalia area, and 3.75% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Vandalia's five internet providers, prices start at $55 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Vandalia are AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Vandalia.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Vandalia residents, covering 95% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Vandalia’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Vandalia 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.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Vandalia covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Vandalia 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Vandalia, $58.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vandalia, $3.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Vandalia. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vandalia's providers, 21 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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Vandalia covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vandalia 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Vandalia, $58.99.
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 Vandalia, $3.28.
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 Vandalia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Vandalia's providers, 21 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.
Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Vandalia covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Vandalia 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 Viasat start at $69.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Vandalia, $58.99.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.83 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Vandalia, $3.28.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Vandalia. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Vandalia's providers, 21 Mbps.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in Vandalia with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.745% of households in Vandalia. The next fastest internet provider in Vandalia is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 95% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in Vandalia with plans starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Vandalia, $58.99.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
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.
Downgrading services or cutting extras, such as Wi-Fi extenders or premium tech support, can lower your monthly internet bill. You can also try to negotiate with your internet provider for a lower rate. Switching internet providers and bundling internet with other services is another common way to lower internet costs.
Fiber internet providers are likely to offer the fastest, most consistent speeds for the money. Cable internet providers can also deliver fast speeds, up to 100 Mbps and higher, but are more vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. If you’re shopping for cheap internet, a DSL provider may be the best option for your household.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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