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Internet Providers in Ottawa, Illinois

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Home Internet in Ottawa, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 80.8%
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 85.6%
    Ottawa speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 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: 41.4%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. ClearSKY Systems
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 35.5%
  • 7. Surf Internet
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 26%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6.9%

Home Internet Summary in Ottawa, IL

In Ottawa, Illinois, AT&T Internet provides IPBB and 5G connections. With 80.80% coverage and a download speed of 25 Mbps for $60 per month, it's suitable for basic needs like browsing and standard-definition streaming.

Viasat Internet covers the entire city with satellite service, offering 150 Mbps at $119.99 per month. This higher speed is ideal for high-definition streaming and online gaming. HughesNet also covers 100% of Ottawa with satellite service, providing 100 Mbps for $49.99 per month, making it appealing for those seeking a balance of coverage, speed, and cost.

Ottawa residents benefit from extensive internet options, with 100% satellite coverage and 85% fiber coverage ensuring reliable service across the city.

Best Internet Providers in Ottawa, IL

Mediacom and Surf Internet are the top internet providers in Ottawa. The best choice for residents is Mediacom since it serves nearly all of the city, and its cable network offers download speeds in the gigabits. Its internet service can also come as part of a TV or home phone package.

Surf Internet is the next-best internet option for Ottawa residents. Unlike Mediacom, it operates on a fiber network with gigabit speeds, which are symmetrical. If you live within its service area and want fast speeds, Surf Internet is the way to go.

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
  • ClearSKY Systems
  • Always ON
35.54%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Surf Internet
85.65%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Ottawa, IL

Provider Connection Types in Ottawa, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Ottawa, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
38.879999999999995%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
85.42999999999999%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.31%

List of Internet Providers in Ottawa, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Mediacom Cable, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Surf Internet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 2 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Ottawa, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fixed Wireless
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
Surf Internet $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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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