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Internet Providers in
Carbondale, IL

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Home Internet in Carbondale, IL
  • Provider
    • Frontier
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • Verizon
    • EarthLink
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Clearwave Fiber
    • Wisper ISP
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 7 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, Fiber
    Availability: 16.2%
    Carbondale speed tests confirm high speeds for Frontier
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. 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: 32.1%
  • 4. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 15.2%
  • 5. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 5.2%
  • 6. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 78.4%
    Carbondale speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 7. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 31.5%
  • Clearwave Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    7 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 38.2%
  • Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 18.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

Home Internet Summary in Carbondale, IL

Viasat Internet tops the list in Carbondale, Illinois. It uses a satellite connection to cover 100% of the city, making it accessible to all residents. Viasat offers speeds up to 150 Mbps, with a starting price of $99.99 per month. This provider is ideal for those in remote areas where other connection types are unavailable, though its pricing is higher than some competitors.

Hughesnet ranks second, also providing satellite-based internet with 100% coverage in Carbondale. Its maximum download speed is 100 Mbps, lower than Viasat's, but it starts at $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a cost-effective choice for reliable internet throughout the city.

EarthLink Fiber, in third place, offers the fastest speeds with a fiber connection reaching up to 5 Gbps. However, its coverage is limited to 5.20%. EarthLink’s starting price is $59.95 per month, appealing to those needing extremely high-speed internet within the coverage area.

Carbondale's internet landscape features DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options alongside almost 100% fiber coverage in Illinois. This variety accommodates different user needs and preferences.

Best Internet Providers in Carbondale, IL

Frontier and Mediacom offer the best internet in Carbondale. Frontier stands out for its fiber network, with fast fiber network speeds and internet-only plans starting at a mere [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Frontier Communications Fiber”] per month. With a staggering [ISP_Availability provider=”Frontier Communications DSL”] percent availability, almost all of Carbondale can stay connected on a budget.

Mediacom is similarly wallet-friendly, and its internet service offers gigabit speeds over a wide coverage area across the city. If Frontier is not an available option, residents should consider Mediacom as an alternative.

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
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Wisper ISP
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Frontier
  • EarthLink
  • Mediacom
  • Clearwave Fiber
78.45%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Carbondale, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
33.589999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
78.9%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
8.58%

Internet Providers in Carbondale, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Frontier $29.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 7 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, 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
EarthLink Fiber $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Mediacom $50/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
Clearwave Fiber $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 7 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $80/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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