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Internet Providers in Mackinaw, Illinois

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  • Provider
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • Frontier
    • Tel-Star Cablevision
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Heartland Fiber
    • Always ON
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  • Lowest Price
  • Availability

Home Internet in Mackinaw, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 43.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.4%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 75.9%
  • 6. Tel-Star Cablevision
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 28.8%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 51.9%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Heartland Fiber
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 37.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.1%

Best Internet Providers in Mackinaw, IL

Frontier claims the title of Mackinaw, Illinois' premier internet service provider, boasting a coverage area of 62%. Utilizing Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) technology, Frontier offers download speeds from 10 to 115 Mbps. At $64.99 per month, the price point is high, however, the comprehensive coverage and impressive speeds justify the cost, making Frontier a trusted choice for many residents.

Viasat Internet, the runner-up in Mackinaw, provides full coverage—100%—via its satellite technology. Although its top speed of 30 Mbps doesn't match Frontier's, the ubiquitous availability makes Viasat universally accessible. The starting service fee of $49.99 per month, coupled with total coverage, delivers a cost-effective solution for those who value availability and affordability. Thus, between Frontier and Viasat, Mackinaw's coverage scene skillfully balances speed, accessibility, and 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
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
51.89%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
  • Heartland Fiber
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Tel-Star Cablevision
43.88%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Mackinaw, IL

Provider Connection Types in Mackinaw, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Mackinaw, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
61.919999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
75.85%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
36.42%

List of Internet Providers in Mackinaw, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Tel-Star Cablevision Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Heartland Fiber Fiber 500 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Mackinaw, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
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
Tel-Star Cablevision $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Heartland Fiber $71.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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