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Internet Providers in Highwood, Illinois

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Home Internet in Highwood, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 96%
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 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. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.7%
  • 6. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 42.7%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 17.2%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Highwood, IL

Xfinity dominates the Internet scene in Highwood, Illinois, boasting a stellar 100% coverage. With both cable and fiber connections in their arsenal, their maximum download speed peaks at an impressive 6 Gbps. To access this exceptional coverage and speed, prices start at a reasonable $35 per month. This comprehensive network spread across Highwood with noteworthy speed makes Xfinity a strong choice for residents in search of a solid and trustworthy web connection.

AT&T Internet trails behind in second place, covering a respectable 84% of Highwood. While the coverage might not outstrip Xfinity's, it still extends considerably across the suburb. AT&T offers Internet Protocol Broadband (IPBB), hitting a maximum download speed of 100 Mbps. Starting monthly charges for these services sit slightly higher at $55. Despite being less extensive and swift than Xfinity, AT&T remains a viable alternative for Highwood residents. This is especially true given that the suburb enjoys nearly full cable internet coverage supplemented by reliable DSL and fixed wireless coverage.

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
42.68%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • AT&T
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
99.91%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Highwood, IL

Provider Connection Types in Highwood, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Highwood, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
84.06%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.91%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
0.19%

List of Internet Providers in Highwood, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

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