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Internet Providers in Scales Mound, Illinois

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Home Internet in Scales Mound, IL
  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • Mediacom
    • Hughesnet
    • XNET WiFi
    • JCWIFI
    • UScellular
    • SandPrairie Wireless
    • 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. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17.9%
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 27.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.4%
  • 7. JCWIFI
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 70.7%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 65.3%
  • SandPrairie Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 69.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Scales Mound, IL

In Scales Mound, Illinois, Viasat Internet ranks as the top provider. Delivering a satellite connection with speeds up to 150 Mbps, Viasat covers the entire village. At $99.99 per month, it might seem pricey, but it ensures reliable and comprehensive coverage where other options fall short. With 100% availability, every resident can access reasonably fast internet, crucial in this rural area.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet and Hughesnet also serve Scales Mound. EarthLink offers a 5G connection with speeds up to 100 Mbps, starting at $39.95 per month. However, it only covers 17.90% of the village. Hughesnet provides near-total coverage at 99.90% with satellite connections, offering speeds up to 100 Mbps at $49.99 per month. This makes Hughesnet a more affordable alternative to Viasat. EarthLink is cost-effective where available, while Hughesnet balances extensive coverage and price.

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
65.28%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • SandPrairie Wireless
69.21000000000001%

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Provider Connection Types in Scales Mound, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Scales Mound, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
25.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
24.349999999999998%

Internet Providers in Scales Mound, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
JCWIFI $24.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 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
SandPrairie Wireless $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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