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Internet Providers in Dekalb, Illinois

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Home Internet in Dekalb, IL

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 93.8%
    Dekalb speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 29.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 81.8%
  • 6. Metronet
    Speeds Up To
    5.12 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 85.2%
    Dekalb speed tests confirm high speeds for Metronet
  • 7. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 8.9%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.7%
  • DNA Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1.024 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 68.5%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 25.9%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 74.3%

Best Internet Providers in Dekalb, IL

Xfinity tops the list of internet service providers in Dekalb, Illinois. Offering both cable and fiber connections, Xfinity provides a maximum download speed of 6 Gbps. With a starting price of $35 per month, it's a cost-effective choice for those seeking high-speed internet. It covers about 94% of Dekalb, ensuring most residents have access to its services.

Following closely are Metronet and Frontier. Metronet offers a fiber connection with a maximum download speed of 1.024 Gbps at a competitive starting price of $29.95 per month; it covers around 85% of the city area. On the other hand, Frontier provides a DSL connection with speeds ranging from 10-115 Mbps at $49.99 monthly and has coverage across 62% of Dekalb. The wide availability in Dekalb includes DSL (77%), cable (94%), fiber (85%), Fixed Wireless (83%), and Satellite (100%) connections, which ensures that residents can find an internet plan that suits their preferences and needs.

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
  • Rise Broadband
  • AT&T
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
88.73%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • Metronet
  • DNA Communications
93.78%

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Provider Connection Types in Dekalb, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Dekalb, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
76.61%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
94.31%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
85.3%

List of Internet Providers in Dekalb, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Metronet Fiber 5.12 Gbps
AT&T 5G Internet 25 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
DNA Communications DSL, Fiber 1.024 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Dekalb, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $119.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Metronet $29.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 5.12 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
AT&T Internet Air $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
DNA Communications $54.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.024 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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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