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Internet Providers in Athens, Illinois

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  • Provider
    • Viasat
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • AT&T
    • Always ON
    • Starlink
    • CASSCOMM
    • Veloxinet
    • WATCH
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  • Availability

Home Internet in Athens, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.2%
  • 3. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.7%
  • 5. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.5%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • CASSCOMM
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 67.7%
  • Veloxinet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 6.8%
  • WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.2%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, IL

Athens, Illinois residents, have AT&T Internet among their top internet provider choices. It offers an IPBB connection type with a maximum download speed of 10 Mbps. Though this speed might be on the lower side, its affordability, starting at $55 per month, makes it enticing. AT&T ensures 47% of Athens has access to this plan, making it a fitting choice for those with basic internet needs.

For speed-loving folks, Athens offers the T-Mobile 5G Home Internet plan. It boasts download speeds between 33 to 245 Mbps, much faster than AT&T's service. At a monthly starting rate of $50, it's cheaper and speedier. Plus, its extensive coverage reaches 57% of the city, giving more residents the chance to tap into the 5G revolution. This coverage and speed make the T-Mobile plan an attractive choice for tech enthusiasts, gamers, and households with high internet usage. In conclusion, Athens's diverse internet terrain allows every resident to find a plan meeting their unique needs and preferences.

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
  • Always ON
  • AT&T
57.49999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
  • Veloxinet
  • WATCH
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • CASSCOMM
67.69%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Athens, IL

Provider Connection Types in Athens, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Athens, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
47.42%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
67.02%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
73.68%

List of Internet Providers in Athens, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
CASSCOMM Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Veloxinet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 100 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps

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