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Internet Providers in Lakewood, Illinois

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Home Internet in Lakewood, IL

  • 1. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 2. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Consolidated
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 30.6%
  • 4. PWR-net
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 25.7%
  • 5. Rural Comm
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 76.5%
  • WATCH
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 94.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 10.2%

Best Internet Providers in Lakewood, IL

In Lakewood, Illinois, Viasat Internet, HughesNet, and Starlink rank as the top three internet providers. Viasat offers a satellite connection with a maximum download speed of 150 Mbps and 100% coverage across Lakewood. The service starts at $119.99 per month. HughesNet also provides satellite internet with full coverage but lower speeds, maxing out at 100 Mbps. However, it's more affordable, starting at $49.99 per month. Starlink delivers the fastest speeds at 220 Mbps and covers the entire area, with prices beginning at $120 per month. Residents have a range of options based on their speed requirements and budgets.

In Lakewood, satellite internet dominates with 100% coverage from Viasat, HughesNet, and Starlink. Fixed wireless alternatives cover 81% of the area, offering a viable option but not universal access. DSL reaches 56% of the community, while cable and fiber services are absent. Consequently, satellite providers play a critical role in providing internet connectivity, especially where fixed wireless and DSL fall short. These satellite services ensure that even the most underserved regions have reliable internet access, filling the gaps left by other connection types.

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
  • PWR-net
  • Rural Comm
76.5%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • Hughesnet
  • WATCH
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Consolidated
30.580000000000002%

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Provider Connection Types in Lakewood, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lakewood, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
56.220000000000006%

List of Internet Providers in Lakewood, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Consolidated DSL, Fiber 2 Gbps
PWR-net Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
WATCH Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lakewood, 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
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Consolidated Communications $25/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
PWR-net $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 10 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Rural Comm $65/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
WATCH Communications $59.99/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
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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