*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 - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.85%
3 providers - 0.00%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 60638 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 60638 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 90% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in the 60638 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 60638 area, and 99.85% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 60638, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
The largest internet providers serving the 60638 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 60638 ZIP code, covering 95% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 43% of the area. Chicago’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 60638 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 Feb 14, 2023.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 60638 ZIP code, covering 95% 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 Chicago, $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 Chicago, $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 60638 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 95% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chicago'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 about half of households in the 60638 ZIP code, covering 43% 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 60638 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 Chicago, $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 Chicago, $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 60638 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 43% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chicago'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 the 60638 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 60638 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 Chicago, $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 Chicago, $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 60638 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Chicago's providers, 528 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 60638 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 60638 and the greater Chicago area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Chicago at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Chicago at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 60638 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 60638 ZIP code with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 95% of households in 60638. The next fastest internet provider in the 60638 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 43% of the area.
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in the 60638 ZIP with service starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Chicago, $54.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 60638 ZIP code, covering 43% of the city.
Internet deals such as speed upgrades, promotional pricing, equipment perks and free installation are available from many internet providers. Bundling internet with TV and home phone is also a popular way to get a deal on internet.
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%.
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.
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