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Internet Providers in Alma, Illinois

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Home Internet in Alma, IL
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Hughesnet
    • Frontier
    • XNET WiFi
    • Rural Comm
    • Wabash Communications
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.4%
  • 3. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 59.4%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 11.6%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.4%
  • 7. Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.7%
  • Wabash Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 41.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Alma, IL

Alma, Illinois residents looking for internet service should consider Viasat Internet. Viasat offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage throughout the village. Residents can enjoy maximum download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, ideal for activities like streaming and video conferencing. The service starts at $119.99 per month, making it the priciest option but also the fastest and most widely available.

For those seeking alternatives, Hughesnet and Always ON are worth considering. Hughesnet also provides 100% coverage via satellite but offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month. Although slower than Viasat, it is more affordable. Always ON offers a fixed wireless connection to 45.90% of the village, delivering download speeds of up to 25 Mbps. It starts at $60 per month.

Alma's technology landscape includes DSL with 10% coverage, cable with 44%, fixed wireless at 97%, and satellite at 100%. While Viasat and Hughesnet offer extensive reach, Always ON helps cover areas underserved by wired connections.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Rural Comm
92.7%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Wabash Communications
41.57%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Alma, Illinois

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Alma, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Alma, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
10.11%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
43.63%

Internet Providers in Alma, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Rural Comm $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wabash Communications $56/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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