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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 96% |
| Frontier | $44.99 | Varies | DSL | 2.136% |
| Xfinity | $29.99 | 50 - 3,000 Mbps | Cable | 96% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
ClearSKY Systems  | $59.95 | - | Wireless | 98% |
| Rise Broadband | $29.95 | 25 - 250 Mbps | Wireless | 26% |
| Cyber Broadcasting | $84.95 | 15 - 25 Mbps | Wireless | 7.689% |
*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 - 99.65%
2 providers - 95.11%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Wilmington 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 Wilmington area will have access to DSL, which covers 97% of Wilmington residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 91% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 5.050% of those living in Wilmington.
There are eight internet providers serving the Wilmington area, and 95.11% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Wilmington's eight internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers in Wilmington are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Wilmington.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Wilmington residents, covering 96% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 96% of the area. Wilmington’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Wilmington 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 Wilmington covering 96% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Wilmington 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 Wilmington, $54.98.
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 Wilmington, $2.39.
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 Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 190 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 nearly all households in Wilmington covering 96% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Wilmington 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 Wilmington, $54.98.
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 Wilmington, $2.39.
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 Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 190 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 Wilmington covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Wilmington 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 Wilmington, $54.98.
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 Wilmington, $2.39.
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 Wilmington. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Wilmington's providers, 190 Mbps.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Wilmington with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 96% of households in Wilmington. The next fastest internet provider in Wilmington is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps to 96% of the area.
Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in Wilmington with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wilmington, $54.98.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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.
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.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
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