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Internet Providers in Golden, Illinois

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Home Internet in Golden, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 71.8%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 30.8%
  • 4. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.8%
  • 6. Adams
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 94.8%
  • 7. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 81.7%
  • UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 16%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Golden, IL

In Golden, Illinois, Viasat Internet ensures 100% coverage, providing satellite internet to all residents. With download speeds up to 150 Mbps, it supports activities from streaming to browsing. However, its premium service starts at $119.99 per month. For those seeking reliable and fast internet, Viasat stands out as the top option.

EarthLink's 5G Home Internet offers a more budget-friendly plan at $39.95 per month, but only 30.80% of Golden has access, with speeds up to 25 Mbps. Meanwhile, HughesNet also provides 100% coverage with satellite internet. It offers up to 100 Mbps and a more affordable plan starting at $49.99 per month. Though slower than Viasat, HughesNet appeals to those seeking widespread availability without the higher cost. The internet landscape in Golden features full satellite coverage from both Viasat and HughesNet, while EarthLink's 5G remains limited to less than a third 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
  • EarthLink
  • UScellular
30.79%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • Hughesnet
  • XNET WiFi
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Adams
94.83%

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Provider Connection Types in Golden, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Golden, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
94.83%

List of Internet Providers in Golden, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 25 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
XNET WiFi Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Adams Fiber 1 Gbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Golden, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 245 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 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
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
Adams Networks $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 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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