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Internet Providers in Barrington, Illinois

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Home Internet in Barrington, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 78.9%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.2%
    Barrington speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 70.5%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 47.1%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 59.3%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Barrington, IL

AT&T Internet is the top-ranked internet service provider in Barrington, Illinois. Offering both IPBB and fiber connections, AT&T provides a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps. With a starting price of $55 per month, it covers about 66% of Barrington, making it an accessible option for many residents who require high-speed internet for activities such as streaming or gaming.

Xfinity and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet follow closely behind. Xfinity offers cable and fiber connections, with a maximum download speed of 6 Gbps at a starting price of $35 per month. Its coverage extends to approximately 98% of Barrington, making it widely available to most residents. On the other hand, T-Mobile offers a different type of connection through its 5G internet service, which reaches up to speeds between 33-245 Mbps at a monthly rate beginning at $50. It covers around half (47%) of the area, providing another viable option for those living in areas where traditional wired connections may not be available or optimal. The wide variety in connection types, including DSL, cable, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite, across Barrington ensures that every resident can find an ISP that fits their needs perfectly.

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
59.27%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
98.16%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Barrington, IL

Provider Connection Types in Barrington, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Barrington, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
66.2%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.92%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.8000000000000003%

List of Internet Providers in Barrington, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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