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Internet Providers in Downs, Illinois

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Home Internet in Downs, IL

  • 1. EarthLink
    Download Speeds:
    500 Mbps - 2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 7.8%
  • 2. Frontier
    Download Speeds:
    200 Mbps - 5 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 26.2%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 69.4%
  • 4. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • MR Systems Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 14.3%
  • CCG
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 56.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 9.2%

Best Internet Providers in Downs, IL

Frontier is a leading internet service provider in Downs, Illinois. With a coverage of 64%, they offer robust DSL and fiber connections, and impressive download speeds ranging from 500 Mbps to 5 Gbps. Breaking it down into clear numbers, their plans start at just $49.99 a month.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet, another key player, provides service through a satellite connection. Unlike Frontier, they stretch their accessibility to the entire village with a 100% coverage. Although their maximum download speed doesn't quite match that of Frontier, capping at 50 Mbps, their wider coverage makes them a compelling choice. Interestingly, their starting monthly price mirrors Frontier's at $49.99.

Bearing in mind the breakdown of internet coverage in Downs, Illinois — 64% for DSL, 67% for cable, 57% for fiber, and a full 100% each for fixed wireless and satellite — both Frontier and Viasat emerge as top contenders providing excellent value.

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
  • MR Systems Wireless
  • Always ON
14.299999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Frontier
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • WATCH
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • EarthLink
  • Mediacom
  • CCG
69.41000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Downs, IL

Provider Connection Types in Downs, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Downs, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
63.88%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
66.94%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
56.589999999999996%

List of Internet Providers in Downs, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
EarthLink Fiber 5 Gbps
Frontier DSL, Fiber 200 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
CCG Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Downs, 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
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
MR Systems Wireless $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Campus Communications Group $69.99/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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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