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Internet Providers in Melvin, Illinois

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Home Internet in Melvin, IL
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • Maxwire
    • WATCH
    • Wireless Data Net
    • Nextlink Internet
    • 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. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.3%
  • 3. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 63.7%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Maxwire
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.1%
  • 6. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 99.5%
  • 7. Wireless Data Net
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.3%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Melvin, IL

In the village of Melvin, Illinois, Viasat Internet stands as the leading provider. It delivers satellite connections with a top download speed of 150 Mbps—the quickest in the area. Viasat ensures full coverage in Melvin, reaching every household. Plans start at $119.99 per month, which might be costly but offers extensive reach and high speeds.

HughesNet follows as the second provider with satellite connections and full village coverage as well. It offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $49.99 per month, offering a more affordable option for Melvin residents.

Rise Broadband, using a fixed wireless connection, ranks third. Its coverage is limited to 5.30% of the village, providing a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps. Plans start at $55 per month, making it a middle-priced option. Despite its limited reach, it serves as a viable choice for those within its coverage area who prefer fixed wireless.

Overall, satellite providers Viasat and HughesNet cover all of Melvin, while fiber availability stands at 63%. The village lacks DSL and cable options, showcasing a robust landscape for satellite services and potential growth for fiber connectivity.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • Wireless Data Net
92.27%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • WATCH
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
63.73%

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Provider Connection Types in Melvin, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Melvin, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.27%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
63.129999999999995%

Internet Providers in Melvin, 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
Rise Broadband $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Maxwire $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 35 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wireless Data Net $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $30/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

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