Best Internet Providers in Springfield, Illinois – CNET

What is the best internet provider in Springfield?

With fast, symmetrical speeds and straightforward pricing that includes equipment rental, unlimited data and no set price increases, AT&T Fiber offers the best value of any Springfield internet provider. The 100% fiber-optic provider boasts the fastest internet speeds in Springfield, up to 5,000 megabits per second, plus a variety of other plans ranging from 300 to 2,000Mbps.

Xfinity has a small, to the point of negligible, fiber presence in Springfield as well, but the provider primarily uses a cable internet network. As such, max speeds are slower (especially regarding upload speeds), though Xfinity still offers download speeds up to 1,200Mbps throughout much of the area. Xfinity also has the cheapest internet plan in Springfield, starting at $20 monthly for download speeds up to 75Mbps.

For broadband alternatives to AT&T and Xfinity, look to fixed wireless service from T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband or Verizon 5G Home Internet. T-Mobile Home Internet is arguably the best option as it offers faster speeds than Rise Broadband and has far better coverage in Springfield than Verizon 5G Home Internet.

Our methodology

Speed range

300 – 5,000 Mbps

Price range

$55 – $250 per month

Our take – While not the cheapest, AT&T Fiber delivers plenty of value. Service includes free equipment rental, unlimited data, no contracts and no set price increases — benefits that aren’t all available from Xfinity.

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Connection

Fiber

Speed range

75 – 2,000 Mbps

Price range

$20 – $120 per month

Our take – Xfinity is a top choice for internet in parts of Springfield where AT&T Fiber is unavailable, or for those looking for a low-cost internet connection. Service starts at $20 per month (less than half the price of AT&T Fiber’s cheapest plan) for download speeds up to 75Mbps. Renting equipment may add $15 to your bill, but faster Xfinity plans may include equipment rental at no extra cost.

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Connection

Cable

Speed range

72 – 245 Mbps

Price range

$60 per month

Our take – T-Mobile Home Internet is a decent, low-hassle internet option if you can get by on the speeds, likely somewhere between 72 and 245Mbps. There are no contracts, data caps or equipment fees, and qualifying mobile customers can get an additional $10 or $20 off the monthly home internet rate.

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Connection

Fixed wireless

Provider Internet technology Monthly price range Speed range Monthly equipment costs Data cap Contract CNET review score AT&T
Read full review DSL, fiber $55 DSL, $55-$225 fiber 10-100Mbps DSL, 300-5,000Mbps fiber None None None 7.4 Rise Broadband
Read full review Fixed wireless $55 25-50Mbps $10 None None 6.2 T-Mobile Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $60 ($40-$50 with eligible mobile plans) 72-245Mbps None None None 7.4 Verizon 5G Home Internet
Read full review Fixed wireless $50-$70 ($35-$45 with eligible mobile plans) 50-1,000Mbps None None None 7.2 Xfinity
Read full review Cable $20-$85 75-1,200Mbps $15 (included in most plans) 1.2TB 1-2 years (optional) 7

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Plan Starting price Max download speed Max upload speed Data cap Connection type AT&T Internet 5000
Read full review $225 5,000Mbps 5,000Mbps None Fiber AT&T Internet 2000
Read full review $125 2,000Mbps 2,000Mbps None Fiber Xfinity Gigabit Extra
Read full review $85 1,200Mbps 35Mbps 1.2TB Cable AT&T Internet 1000
Read full review $80 1,000Mbps 1,000Mbps None Fiber Xfinity Gigabit
Read full review $60 1,000Mbps 20Mbps 1.2TB Cable Verizon 5G Home Plus Internet
Read full review $70 ($45 with eligible mobile plans) 1,000Mbps 75Mbps None Fixed wireless

AT&T Fiber is the best internet service provider in Springfield. The area’s largest fiber internet provider, AT&T Fiber offers a variety of speeds ranging from 300 to 5,000Mbps. All plans include symmetrical upload and download speeds, unlimited data and free equipment rental. AT&T Fiber’s speeds, pricing and simple service terms have helped the provider earn high customer satisfaction ratings from the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power in recent years.

Is fiber internet available in Springfield?

Xfinity has the cheapest internet service in Springfield, with plans starting at $20 and $35 for download speeds up to 75 and 200Mbps, respectively. T-Mobile Home Internet has the potential to be the next cheapest internet provider, but only when combined with the mobile bundle discount that brings the monthly rate down to $40 or $50.