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Internet Providers in Altona, Illinois

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Home Internet in Altona, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 47%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 77.3%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 38.3%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Mid Century Telephone Cooperative
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 87.3%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 96.2%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80%
  • 9. 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: 57.4%

Best Internet Providers in Altona, IL

Residents of Altona, Illinois should consider Viasat Internet as their main service provider. Viasat's satellite connection ensures 100% availability throughout the village. It offers a top download speed of 150 Mbps, the fastest in Altona. However, this speed starts at $99.99 per month. Potential users must weigh the cost against the benefit of widespread access and high speeds.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet serves as a solid alternative. Despite only 38.30% coverage, it provides a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps at a starting price of $39.95 per month. This makes EarthLink a more affordable option where available, balancing speed and cost well.

Regarding overall internet availability in Altona, satellite internet covers 100% of the area. Fixed wireless follows with 97% coverage, and cable reaches 89% of the village. EarthLink may not cover as much ground but offers good value for those in its service area.

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
79.96%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Mid Century Telephone Cooperative
87.28%

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Provider Connection Types in Altona, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Altona, 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
49.2%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
88.77000000000001%

List of Internet Providers in Altona, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Mid Century Telephone Cooperative Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Altona, 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
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Mid Century Telephone Cooperative $89.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
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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