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Internet Providers in Fairbury, Illinois

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Home Internet in Fairbury, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 74.8%
    Fairbury speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 81.3%
  • 5. Maxwire
    Speeds Up To
    35 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 92.2%
  • 6. Wireless Data Net
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 10.8%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 73.3%
  • 8. Metro Communications
    Speeds Up To
    5 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 66%
  • 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: 63.5%

Best Internet Providers in Fairbury, IL

In Fairbury, Illinois, Frontier offers DSL internet to 81.30% of the city, providing download speeds up to 115 Mbps. Plans start at $64.99 per month. While DSL might not match fiber's speeds, it often handles streaming, browsing, and remote work efficiently. Frontier's extensive reach makes it a strong option for many residents.

Viasat covers 100% of Fairbury with its satellite internet, delivering download speeds up to 150 Mbps, exceeding Frontier's offerings. However, its plans start at $119.99 per month. This satellite service is invaluable for areas where other connections might falter. Despite the higher cost, Viasat's universal coverage and higher speeds hold significant appeal, especially in remote parts of 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
  • Wireless Data Net
  • Always ON
63.54%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • Frontier
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • Metro Communications
74.81%

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Provider Connection Types in Fairbury, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairbury, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.09%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
74.15%

List of Internet Providers in Fairbury, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Maxwire Fixed Wireless 35 Mbps
Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
Metro Communications Fiber 5 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fairbury, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
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
Maxwire $49/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 35 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Wireless Data Net $70/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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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