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Internet providers in Ilion, NY
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*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Ilion internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Ilion is comparable to the rest of New York - 100%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Ilion area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Ilion residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. No fiber-optic providers are currently available in Ilion, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are four internet providers serving the Ilion area, and 99.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Ilion's four internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 300 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Ilion
The largest internet providers in Ilion are Verizon, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Ilion.
DSL internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Ilion residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 100% of the area. Ilion’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Ilion residents.
Verizon DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Ilion covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Ilion 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 Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Ilion, $48.74.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ilion, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Ilion. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ilion's providers, 88 Mbps.
Spectrum cable internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Ilion covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Ilion residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Ilion, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 60 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.75 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ilion, $1.74.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Ilion. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Ilion's providers, 88 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Ilion covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Ilion 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Ilion, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Ilion, $1.74.
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 Ilion. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Ilion's providers, 88 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Ilion?
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Ilion with download speeds up to 300 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Ilion. The next fastest internet provider in Ilion is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Ilion?
Verizon offers the cheapest internet in Ilion with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is slightly less than the average starting price for internet in Ilion, $48.74.
Do I need a new modem for fiber internet?
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
Is cable or fiber internet better?
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Is cable or DSL better?
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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