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Internet Providers in Stanford, Illinois

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Home Internet in Stanford, IL

  • 1. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 58.1%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 88.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. Frontier
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    Connection: DSL
    Availability: 61.1%
  • 6. MR Systems Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19.1%
  • Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    10 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 22%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Best Internet Providers in Stanford, IL

In Stanford, Illinois, Frontier stands as the top internet service provider, using a DSL connection to cover 61.10% of the village. Frontier offers download speeds up to 115 Mbps, starting at $64.99 per month. While suitable for moderate uses like streaming and gaming, it doesn't cover the entire village, and its DSL connection might limit speed compared to fiber.

Viasat Internet is also a key player in Stanford, providing 100% coverage with its satellite connection. Residents anywhere in the village can access Viasat's service, which offers speeds up to 150 Mbps. However, this comes at a higher cost, starting at $119.99 per month. Viasat's complete coverage makes it essential for those in more remote areas without access to other providers, despite the higher price point.

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
  • Nextlink Internet
21.97%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • HughesNet
  • Frontier
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Mediacom
58.08%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Stanford, IL

Provider Connection Types in Stanford, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Stanford, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
52.470000000000006%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
55.76%

List of Internet Providers in Stanford, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Frontier DSL 115 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps

Internet Providers in Stanford, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
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
MR Systems Wireless $48/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Nextlink Internet $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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