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Internet Providers in Altamont, Illinois

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Home Internet in Altamont, IL
  • Provider
    • AT&T
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Rural Comm
    • WATCH
    • Wisper ISP
    • KNR Wireless
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 12.4%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds.
    Connection: DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 43.8%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. 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: 9.9%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 71.6%
  • 6. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 59.5%
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 8. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 12.4%
  • 9. Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.1%
  • 10. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.2%
  • Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 55.7%
  • KNR Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 95.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Altamont, IL

Frontier ranks as the top internet provider in Altamont, Illinois. It offers DSL and fiber connections with a maximum download speed of 115 Mbps. Plans start at $29.99 per month. However, its coverage is limited, reaching only 43.80% of Altamont. Frontier’s DSL and fiber coverage is 49% and 60%, respectively.

Viasat Internet holds the second rank and offers 100% coverage in Altamont using satellite technology. This ensures that even remote areas have access to the service. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, surpassing Frontier. However, its plans start much higher at $119.99 per month. While the extensive reach and higher speeds of Viasat make it a solid option for those in areas with unreliable connections, the higher cost might be a deterrent. Residents in Altamont also benefit from 99% fixed wireless coverage and complete satellite accessibility, providing multiple ways to stay connected.

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
  • KNR Wireless
95.94%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • WATCH
  • Wisper ISP
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Frontier
  • Mediacom
59.47%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Altamont, Illinois

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Provider Connection Types in Altamont, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altamont, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.14%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
60.36%

Internet Providers in Altamont, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Real-world speeds are impacted by multiple factors and average speeds may be lower than advertised speeds. DSL, Fixed Wireless, Fiber
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
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
KNR Wireless $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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