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Internet Providers in Elgin, Illinois

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Home Internet in Elgin, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 86.2%
    Elgin speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 98.3%
    Elgin 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: 41.3%
  • 6. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.2%
  • 7. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 47%
  • 8. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • RCN
    Speeds Up To
    1.5 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 81.9%

Best Internet Providers in Elgin, IL

AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, and Astound Broadband Powered by RCN are the best internet providers in Elgin. AT&T Fiber is the best overall option because it delivers its customers download speeds up to 5 Gbps. Elgin residents who want a fast fiber connection can sign up for AT&T Fiber for as low as $55 per month.

If AT&T Fiber is unavailable in your area, Xfinity is the next-best option. Customers will experience download speeds reaching 2 Gbps and will only need to pay $30 per month for its most affordable internet plan.

Astound Broadband Powered by RCN is another great cable internet provider in Elgin. Users will find download speeds that rival those offered by Xfinity.

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
47.010000000000005%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
  • AT&T
  • RCN
98.29%

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Provider Connection Types in Elgin, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Elgin, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
60.8%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
98.44000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
26.99%

List of Internet Providers in Elgin, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 5 Gbps
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
RCN Cable 1.5 Gbps

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