*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 Sep 23, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 100.00%
3 providers - 13.78%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 60305 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 60305 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in the 60305 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 60305 area, and 100.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 60305, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Xfinity | 149 Mbps | 40 Mbps | Cable |
| AT&T | 194 Mbps | 109 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in River Forest.
The largest internet providers serving the 60305 ZIP code are AT&T and Xfinity bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all in the 60305 ZIP code, covering 100% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 29% of the area. River Forest’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 60305 ZIP code.
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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 Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to all households in the 60305 ZIP code, covering 100% 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 $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in River Forest, $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 River Forest, $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 60305 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Forest'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 60305 ZIP code, covering 29% 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 60305 ZIP code 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 River Forest, $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 River Forest, $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 60305 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 29% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Forest'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 Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in the 60305 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 60305 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 River Forest, $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 River Forest, $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 60305 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all River Forest's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 60305 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 60305 and the greater River Forest area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in River Forest at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in River Forest at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 60305 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 60305 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in 60305. The next fastest internet provider in the 60305 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 29% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 60305 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in River Forest, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 60305 ZIP code, covering 29% of the city.
Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.
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.
Wi-Fi connects your device to a router, but that router needs to be connected to the internet for your device to also be connected to the internet. You need an internet service provider to get Wi-Fi.
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