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Internet Providers in Oakland, Illinois

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Home Internet in Oakland, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 54.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 40.3%
  • 5. Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 17.5%
  • 6. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 93.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%

Best Internet Providers in Oakland, IL

In Oakland, Illinois, Consolidated Communications tops the list of internet service providers. Consolidated offers a top DSL speed of 500 Mbps to 60% of Oakland's residents, with plans starting at just $33 per month. Striking a balance between affordability and performance, Consolidated carves out a key role in a city where 60% of the areas can access DSL.

Not far behind is Mediacom, a provider specializing in cable connections with stellar speeds of up to 1 Gbps. It covers 55% of Oakland, mirroring the city-wide percentage of cable coverage. Mediacom's plans, which start at a reasonable $24.99 per month, present a trustworthy option.

While Consolidated and Mediacom's wide reach paints a picture of a vibrant internet landscape, several households still fall outside the reach of DSL and cable. This situation heightens the importance of alternative options like fixed wireless and satellite, which provide 89% and 100% coverage, respectively, and highlight the diversity of Oakland's internet ecosystem.

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
  • Rural Comm
17.52%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • WATCH
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Consolidated
54.55%

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Provider Connection Types in Oakland, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Oakland, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
60.150000000000006%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
54.56999999999999%

List of Internet Providers in Oakland, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Consolidated DSL, Fiber 2 Gbps
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Oakland, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Rural Comm $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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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