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Internet Providers in Hillsboro, Illinois

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Home Internet in Hillsboro, IL
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • Sparklight
    • Consolidated
    • Royell
    • CTI Fiber
    • Starlink
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  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. 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: 73.6%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 58.2%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.6%
  • 6. Sparklight
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 79.6%
  • 7. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    90 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 47.7%
  • 8. Royell
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.8%
  • 9. CTI Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 81.6%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Hillsboro, IL

Hillsboro, Illinois residents looking for internet service should consider Viasat Internet. It offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage, ensuring all residents have access. Viasat provides a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, impressive for satellite connections, starting at $119.99 per month. Its extensive availability and significant speed make it a reliable choice for those prioritizing consistent connectivity and willing to invest in higher-priced plans.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet also merits consideration. It provides a 5G connection with 58.20% coverage and a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Plans start at $39.95 per month. Though EarthLink's coverage is less extensive than Viasat's, it offers competitive speeds at a more affordable price. For those in areas with EarthLink's 5G service, it's a cost-effective option.

When assessing Hillsboro's internet availability, figures show DSL at 80%, cable at 81%, fiber at 79%, fixed wireless at 87%, and satellite at 100%. Viasat and EarthLink together cover a broad spectrum of consumer requirements.

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
  • Royell
66.75999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Sparklight
  • CTI Fiber
81.62%

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

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hillsboro, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
79.65%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
79.03%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
80.64%

Internet Providers in Hillsboro, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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 150 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
Consolidated Communications $51.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 90 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL
Royell Communications $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
CTI Fiber $39.95/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

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