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Internet Providers in Sims, Illinois

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Home Internet in Sims, 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. Frontier
    Call For Details: (855) 915-4111
    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 18.6%
  • 4. Wabash Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 36.3%
  • 5. Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.8%
  • 6. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 90.7%
  • 7. Clearwave Communications
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Fiber
    Availability: 38%
  • 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: 58.4%

Best Internet Providers in Sims, IL

Verizon offers 5G internet in Sims, Illinois, with download speeds up to 50 Mbps. Covering 58.40% of the area, Verizon charges $50 per month. While not the fastest, it serves many within its range.

Viasat Internet, with its satellite connections, covers 100% of Sims. It provides speeds up to 150 Mbps at $119.99 per month, offering higher speed at a higher price. HughesNet also covers the entire village with satellite service, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps for $49.99 per month, which is more affordable but slightly slower than Viasat.

Satellite providers Viasat and HughesNet ensure comprehensive coverage across Sims, reaching every household. Fixed wireless connections cover 92%, significantly supported by Verizon. This helps mitigate the limited DSL, cable, and fiber options in Sims. Although wired internet remains scarce, Viasat and HughesNet help bridge the gap, offering reliable internet to most residents.

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
  • Wisper ISP
8.85%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Wabash Communications
  • Clearwave Communications
38.05%

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Provider Connection Types in Sims, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Sims, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
18.14%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
31.22%

List of Internet Providers in Sims, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
Wabash Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 100 Mbps
Clearwave Communications Fiber 1 Gbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps

Internet Providers in Sims, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Viasat Internet $119.99/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
Frontier $64.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 115 Mbps DSL
Wabash Communications $56/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fiber
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 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
Clearwave Communications $34.99/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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