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Internet Providers in Athens, Illinois

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Home Internet in Athens, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    225 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 21.7%
  • 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: 64.1%
  • 4. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.2%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. CASSCOMM
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 67.7%
  • 7. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 5.2%
  • Veloxinet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless, Fiber
    Availability: 6.8%
  • 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: 57.5%

Best Internet Providers in Athens, IL

In Athens, Illinois, residents should consider Viasat Internet for reliable service. Viasat uses a satellite connection, covering 100% of the city with speeds up to 150 Mbps. Plans start at $119.99 per month.

Another solid option is HughesNet. It also offers 100% coverage via satellite, providing speeds up to 100 Mbps at a more budget-friendly $49.99 per month. For those preferring a fixed wireless connection, Rise Broadband covers 83.20% of Athens and provides speeds up to 50 Mbps starting at $55 per month.

Athens's internet coverage includes 47% DSL, 74% cable, 67% fiber, and 92% fixed wireless. Satellite providers Viasat and HughesNet offer the broadest coverage across the city.

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
57.49999999999999%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • WATCH
  • Veloxinet
  • Starlink
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
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 225 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
CASSCOMM Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Veloxinet Fixed Wireless, Fiber 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Athens, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 225 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Viasat Internet $129.99/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
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
CASSCOMM $59.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Veloxinet $45/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless, Fiber
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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