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Internet Providers in Benton, Illinois

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Home Internet in Benton, IL

  • 1. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 32.8%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 53.2%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 41%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 41%
  • 7. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.6%
  • 8. Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 58.7%
  • Futiva
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 21.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.1%

Best Internet Providers in Benton, IL

In Benton, Illinois, EarthLink Fiber stands out as the top internet service provider. With speeds up to 5 Gbps over a fiber connection, it's perfect for gamers and streamers. Covering 32.80% of the city, EarthLink starts at $59.95 per month, providing great value for its high-speed service. Its fiber infrastructure ensures consistent performance, making it a preferred choice for those in its coverage area.

Frontier and Viasat Internet offer strong alternatives. Frontier delivers both DSL and fiber connections, reaching 53.20% of Benton. Though its top speed is 115 Mbps, it starts at just $29.99 per month, appealing to budget-conscious users. Viasat, on the other hand, provides citywide satellite coverage with a maximum speed of 150 Mbps. While starting at $99.99 per month, Viasat serves areas where wired connections falter. Benton's internet landscape shows that while fiber and DSL are widely available, satellite service ensures no resident is left out.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Sparklight
  • Futiva
78.56%

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Provider Connection Types in Benton, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Benton, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
56.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
78.97%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
21.63%

List of Internet Providers in Benton, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Sparklight Cable 1 Gbps
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Futiva Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Benton, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 200 Mbps *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, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Sparklight $29/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Futiva $59.99/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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