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Internet Providers in Fairmount, Illinois

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Home Internet in Fairmount, IL

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    1.2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 51.9%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 66.7%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 30.8%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 24.1%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Fairmount, IL

Xfinity stands out as the best internet provider for Fairmount, Illinois residents. It offers a cable connection with download speeds up to 1.2 Gbps, charging $30 per month. This makes Xfinity the fastest and most affordable option in the area. However, only 51.9% of Fairmount has access to Xfinity, limiting its availability.

For those outside Xfinity’s reach, Viasat Internet serves as the top choice. Offering a satellite connection, Viasat covers 100% of Fairmount. While its maximum download speed of 150 Mbps is slower, it meets the needs of many online activities. Viasat's service starts at $119.99 per month. Hughesnet, another satellite provider, also covers all of Fairmount, but with lower speeds of 100 Mbps and a starting price of $49.99.

Fairmount’s internet landscape includes DSL at 1%, fiber at 51%, fixed wireless at 74%, and satellite at 100%. Given these options, residents rely heavily on satellite and fiber for their internet services.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • WATCH
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
51.870000000000005%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Fairmount, IL

Provider Connection Types in Fairmount, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Fairmount, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
0.54%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.67%

List of Internet Providers in Fairmount, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 1.2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Fairmount, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1.2 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 50 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
WATCH Communications $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 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

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