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Internet Providers in Peoria, Illinois

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Home Internet in Peoria, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    300 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 72.6%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.5%
    Peoria speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 55.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 58.7%
  • 7. i3 Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 55.3%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.8%
  • 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: 50%

Best Internet Providers in Peoria, IL

Xfinity and i3 Broadband are the best internet providers in Peoria. But Xfinity beats i3 Broadband with download speeds reaching up to 1 Gbps on a cable network, and their widespread availability makes them the top choice for Peoria residents. In addition to gigabit-level speeds, Xfinity also offers internet-only plans starting at $30 per month, making them affordable for residents with varied online needs. Customers can also bundle their Xfinity internet plan with Xfinity Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home Security, Xfinity StreamSaver or Xfinity X1 for additional savings.

The second best internet provider in Peoria is i3 Broadband, which is the top fiber internet provider. It delivers gigabit speeds to residents who are lucky enough to live within its coverage areas. If you’re looking for fiber internet, i3 Broadband is your best bet, as Xfinity only offers cable internet, and your other options are fixed wireless providers.

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
91.75999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • i3 Broadband
98.50999999999999%

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Internet Availability in Peoria, IL

Peoria residents can choose between 15 providers to access the internet, but how do you know what’s available in your area? Two providers feature widely available service, with Xfinity dominating the market with its cable internet. Some residents of the Whiskey City can also access a fiber connection through i3 Broadband.

As the sole cable provider in Peoria, Xfinity covers 98.5% of the city. From Mossville to East Peoria, the provider features sweeping coverage on both sides of Peoria Lake. Covering Trailmark Gardens, Center Bluff, Oak Crest, Sunnyland, and the Uplands, Xfinity is your best choice for internet in Peoria. There are only a few dead zones in the city, but the most notable is on the east side of Peoria Lake near Germantown Hills.

For fiber internet, Peoria residents can choose i3 Broadband. Most of the provider’s coverage area is in East Peoria, with areas around UnityPoint Health also enjoying sweeping coverage. Similar to Xfinity, i3 Broadband features limited coverage east of Peoria Lake near Germantown Hills and is also unreachable in the Bay View Gardens area. Xfinity, however, covers Bay View Gardens.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Peoria, IL

Provider Connection Types in Peoria, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Peoria, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
31.15%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.64%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
45.379999999999995%

List of Internet Providers in Peoria, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 300 Mbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 225 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber 1 Gbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Peoria, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 300 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 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
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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

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