BroadbandNow is supported by commissions from some of the providers listed on our site. Learn More

Internet Providers in Sterling, Illinois

Filter by zip:

Home Internet in Sterling, IL

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 84.6%
    Sterling speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.6%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25%
  • 7. JCWIFI
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 6%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 86.7%
  • Surf Internet
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    See *
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 42.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    See *
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 63.7%

Best Internet Providers in Sterling, IL

Residents in Sterling, Illinois, often find Xfinity to be a reliable internet choice. Xfinity delivers a cable connection with speeds up to 1.2 Gbps and covers 84.60% of the city. Plans start at $30 per month, making it a robust option for many households.

For alternatives, Verizon and Viasat Internet offer other possibilities. Verizon uses 5G technology to provide internet with speeds up to 50 Mbps. It covers 32.50% of Sterling, with plans starting at $50 per month. This makes Verizon a good option where cable might not reach.

In contrast, Viasat provides satellite internet with 100% coverage across Sterling. Viasat offers maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, with plans starting at $99.99 per month. This is ideal for remote areas with fewer connection choices.

Sterling has diverse tech coverage, including 1% DSL, 23% cable, 84% fiber, 98% fixed wireless, and 100% satellite. These offerings ensure residents have various providers to meet their needs.

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
86.71%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • 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
  • Surf Internet
84.61%

Learn more about internet speeds:

Internet Provider Store Locations in Sterling, IL

Provider Connection Types in Sterling, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sterling, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
1.05%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
84.35000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
22.71%

List of Internet Providers in Sterling, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
JCWIFI Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Surf Internet Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sterling, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 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
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
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
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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
Surf Internet $25/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
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet

Are you a journalist or researcher writing about this topic?

Contact us and we'll connect you with a broadband market expert on our team who can provide insights and data to support your work.