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Internet Providers in Prairie City, Illinois

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  • Provider
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • HughesNet
    • Frontier
    • Logonix
    • Nextlink Internet
    • UScellular
    • Starlink
    • Always ON
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Home Internet in Prairie City, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 67.2%
  • 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. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 74.9%
  • 5. Logonix
    Speeds Up To
    90 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.6%
  • 7. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.8%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 9. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.4%

Best Internet Providers in Prairie City, IL

In Prairie City, Illinois, Frontier tops the list as the leading internet service provider. With 66% coverage, Frontier's DSL connection caters to a sizeable portion of the area. Even with download speeds ranging from 10 to 115 Mbps, the provider meets varying consumer needs efficiently. Some users favor this type of connection for its reliability, despite its coverage limits. And with plans starting at $64.99 per month, consistent connectivity at a reasonable price is achievable for many.

On the other hand, Viasat Internet boasts 100% coverage of Prairie City with their satellite connection, presenting an available option for every household in the area. Though the download speed maxes out at 30 Mbps—lower than Frontier's—the advantage of absolute coverage cannot be underestimated, especially in areas where DSL is not accessible. With plans kicking off at just $49.99 per month, Viasat offers residents a broader choice of internet services, allowing them to make selections based on their individual budget, location, and speed requirements.

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
71.82%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
67.24%

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Provider Connection Types in Prairie City, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Prairie City, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
65.68%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
66.34%

List of Internet Providers in Prairie City, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 35 Mbps
Logonix Fixed Wireless 90 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Prairie City, 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 $99.99/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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 35 Mbps DSL
Logonix $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 90 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
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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