Internet Providers in Essex, Illinois

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Best Internet Providers in Essex, IL

Verizon ranks highest among internet service providers in Essex, Illinois. It offers 5G internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps for $50 monthly, covering about 45.20% of the village. Its stable performance suits activities like streaming, browsing, and remote work. Given the limited coverage, residents should verify availability in their specific area.

Viasat Internet and Hughesnet both provide satellite internet that covers 100% of Essex. Viasat delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $119.99 per month, making it the fastest option in the village. Hughesnet, at a lower cost of $49.99 per month, offers speeds up to 100 Mbps. Viasat appeals to heavy internet users with its higher speeds. Hughesnet serves those with moderate needs at a more affordable price. Residents can count on satellite coverage throughout the entire village.

Mediacom - Fastest Provider
Mediacom - Cheapest Provider
Viasat - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Mediacom - Great 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	ClearSKY Systems Surf Internet	34.92%
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	Mediacom	73.14%

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Provider Connection Types in Essex, IL

Connection Type	About this Connection Type	Availability in Essex, IL
Satellite	Available even in very rural areas Typically has high latency (lag)	100%
DSL	Typically about 100 Mbps Slower than Cable or Fiber	4.89%
Cable	Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps Widely available A good choice for most users	72.1%