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Internet Providers in Galena, Illinois

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Home Internet in Galena, IL
  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 77.6%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.3%
  • 4. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 54.4%
    Galena speed tests confirm high speeds for Mediacom
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 6. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 77.6%
  • 7. JCWIFI
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 39.7%
  • 8. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 64.8%
  • 9. SandPrairie Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 89.8%
  • 10. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 28.1%

Best Internet Providers in Galena, IL

In Galena, Illinois, Viasat Internet offers a satellite connection with 100% coverage. You can get a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps, ideal for streaming, video conferencing, and browsing. Plans start at $99.99 per month. Viasat stands out for its comprehensive coverage and notable speed, particularly in areas with limited connection options.

EarthLink 5G Home Internet ranks second, providing service to 34.30% of the city. It uses a 5G connection and offers a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps, with plans starting at $39.95 per month. EarthLink's more affordable pricing makes it an attractive choice for those within its coverage area.

In Galena, satellite connections offer the broadest coverage, while cable and fiber service about half the city. Fixed wireless covers approximately 81% of the area.

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
  • UScellular
64.84%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
  • SandPrairie Wireless
89.75%

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Provider Connection Types in Galena, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Galena, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
52.61%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
50.31%

List of Internet Providers in Galena, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
JCWIFI Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
SandPrairie Wireless Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Galena, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 415 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
JCWIFI $24.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
SandPrairie Wireless $59.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 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

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