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1. AT&T Internet 95.8% Available
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2. Xfinity 99.8% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1.2 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 72.7% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. Viasat 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*50 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
5. 5. HughesNet 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*25 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
6. 6. EarthLink 96.5% Available
Download Speeds up to:*940 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
7. 7. Metronet 11.2% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
8. 8. Future Link IT 85.3% Available
Download Speeds up to:*6 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
9. 9. Blast 64.9% Available
Download Speeds up to:*30 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
10. 10. E-Vergent Wireless 14.2% Available
Download Speeds up to:*65 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Carol Stream, IL
Residential Internet Statistics for Carol Stream, IL
| Internet Service Providers: | 8 |
| Plans Start From: | $25 |
| Top Download Speed: | 5 Gbps |
| Fastest Connection Type: | Fiber |
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Internet Access in Carol Stream, Illinois
4 Internet providers can provide service to the average Carol Stream location. In context, this is actually a lot of choice in comparison to similar-sized cities. Competition often results in lower regional pricing.
Looking specifically at the network technologies within Carol Stream, there are essentially two primary options: cable (providers like Xfinity) and DSL (providers like EarthLink).
Viasat Internet and HughesNet are Carol Stream's most common wired Internet providers.
We should note that since FCC data is only collected twice annually and only released six months after, availability shown here may not be complete. Our process incorporates availability and plan data directly from some major ISPs to help fix this issue.
Aside from the Internet providers listed above, Xfinity provides a third choice for coverage in close to one hundred percent of Carol Stream. Fixed wireless providers such as Future Link IT and satellite companies such as are sometimes a good choice, but the main wired options usually offer a stronger deal so far as speed and pricing.
- There are 22 internet providers in Carol Stream with 10 of those offering residential service
- Carol Stream is the 150th most connected city in Illinois ahead of Winfield, Bartlett, and Hanover Park, but behind Glendale Heights and Bloomingdale.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Carol Stream, Illinois
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB | Availability |
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| AT&T Internet | 5,000 Mbps | IPBB and Fiber | 1s | 95.8% |
| Xfinity | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s | 99.8% |
| Metronet | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s | 11.2% |
| EarthLink | 1,000 Mbps | DSL and Fiber and 5G Internet | 8s | 96.5% |
| Viasat Internet | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s | 100.0% |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | 182 Mbps | 5G Internet | 45s | 72.7% |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s | 100.0% |
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
3.6% of consumers in Carol Stream
1,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Carol Stream is the 150th most connected city in Illinois ahead of Winfield, Bartlett, and Hanover Park, but behind Glendale Heights and Bloomingdale.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 3,000 people in DuPage County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber Availability: 21% of people living in Carol Stream have residential fiber service available to them.
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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
Approximately 96% of Carol Stream residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In DuPage County, approximately 3,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Map of ISPs in Carol Stream
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