*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 - 98.76%
2 providers - 97.57%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs area will have access to cable, which covers 99% of Willow Springs residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 93% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 11% of those living in Willow Springs.
There are four internet providers serving the Willow Springs area, and 97.57% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Willow Springs's four internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Willow Springs are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to Willow Springs.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Willow Springs residents, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 11% of the area. Willow Springs’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 99% of Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs covering 95% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs, $54.99.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Willow Springs, $2.04.
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 Willow Springs. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Willow Springs's providers, 528 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.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to a limited number of households in Willow Springs covering 11% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Willow Springs than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Willow Springs, $54.99.
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, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Willow Springs, $2.04.
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 1,000 Mbps in Willow Springs. These download speeds are available to 11% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Willow Springs's providers, 528 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 Willow Springs covering 99% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Willow Springs 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 Willow Springs, $54.99.
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 Willow Springs, $2.04.
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 Willow Springs. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Willow Springs's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Willow Springs, you’ll likely have options from cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Willow Springs, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Willow Springs and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Willow Springs at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Willow Springs at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Willow Springs residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Willow Springs with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in Willow Springs. The next fastest internet provider in Willow Springs is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 11% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Willow Springs with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Willow Springs, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Willow Springs, covering 11% of the city.
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.
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.
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.
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