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Internet Providers in Lincoln, Illinois

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Home Internet in Lincoln, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 40.3%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 87.9%
    Lincoln speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 82.9%
  • 7. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 97.6%
  • 8. i3 Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 81.8%
  • 9. MR Systems Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.6%
  • 10. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 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: 22.4%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.5%

Best Internet Providers in Lincoln, IL

Xfinity dominates Lincoln, Illinois, with an 87.90% coverage area for cable internet. It offers impressive speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, far outpacing its rivals. Starting at $30 per month, Xfinity provides a cost-effective, high-speed option. With cable internet covering 52% of Lincoln, Xfinity ensures reliable and fast service for many residents, from casual users to heavy streamers and gamers.

Frontier and Viasat Internet follow as the next prominent providers in Lincoln. Frontier's DSL internet covers 82.90% of the area, boasting a maximum download speed of 115 Mbps. It’s priced at $64.99 per month. In contrast, Viasat Internet offers satellite internet with full coverage of Lincoln. It delivers speeds up to 150 Mbps and begins at $119.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat guarantees access even in the most remote locations. Lincoln residents thus have diverse options to meet their specific internet needs.

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
  • Always ON
17.46%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • WATCH
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • i3 Broadband
87.9%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Lincoln, IL

Provider Connection Types in Lincoln, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lincoln, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
61.260000000000005%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
87.71%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
52.129999999999995%

List of Internet Providers in Lincoln, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lincoln, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
i3 Broadband $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
MR Systems Wireless $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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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