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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 99% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 85% |
| E-vergent.com | $59.95 | 10 - 70 Mbps | Wireless | 59% |
Metis Communications  | $35.00 | 0.5 - 10 Mbps | Wireless | 46% |
*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 - 99.94%
2 providers - 98.42%
3 providers - 0.46%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in West Chicago 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 West Chicago area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of West Chicago residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 7.400% of those living in West Chicago.
There are seven internet providers serving the West Chicago area, and 98.42% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among West Chicago's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in West Chicago are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to West Chicago.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all West Chicago residents, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 99% of the area. West Chicago’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of West Chicago 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 all households in West Chicago covering 99% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in West Chicago 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in West Chicago, $47.49.
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 West Chicago, $2.50.
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 20 Mbps in West Chicago. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Chicago's providers, 170 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.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in West Chicago covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but West Chicago 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 West Chicago, $47.49.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in West Chicago, $2.50.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in West Chicago. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all West Chicago's providers, 170 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 West Chicago covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of West Chicago 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 West Chicago, $47.49.
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 West Chicago, $2.50.
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 West Chicago. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all West Chicago's providers, 170 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in West Chicago with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in West Chicago. The next fastest internet provider in West Chicago is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 99% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in West Chicago with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in West Chicago, $47.49.
Cable internet will nearly always offer faster speeds than DSL, but typically at a higher price point. So if you’re shopping for cheap internet plans, DSL may be your better option but if you want speed, consider cable internet.
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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.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
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