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Internet Providers in Waterloo, Illinois

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Home Internet in Waterloo, IL

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable, Fiber
    Availability: 50.6%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    72 - 245 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 11.5%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 44.9%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Harrisonville Telephone Company
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 80.7%
  • 7. Wisper ISP
    Speeds Up To
    400 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 8.3%
  • 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: 26.7%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 44.9%

Best Internet Providers in Waterloo, IL

Spectrum ranks as the top internet service provider in Waterloo, Illinois. Offering cable connections, Spectrum delivers speeds up to 1 Gbps, starting at $49.99 per month. It covers 50.60% of the city, providing high-speed options for streaming, gaming, and households with multiple users. Although cable connections cover only 13% of Waterloo, Spectrum prioritizes performance.

Viasat Internet and EarthLink 5G Home Internet follow Spectrum in popularity. Viasat offers satellite connections with 100% citywide coverage, providing speeds up to 150 Mbps. Subscription prices start at $99.99 per month. Despite the higher cost, Viasat ensures connectivity in areas lacking service from other providers. EarthLink, on the other hand, uses 5G technology to cover 44.90% of Waterloo, delivering speeds up to 100 Mbps with starting prices as low as $39.95 per month. Viasat's total coverage makes it a reliable choice, while EarthLink's balance of modern technology and affordability caters to budget-conscious users.

Residents of Waterloo benefit from diverse connection options — cable, satellite, and 5G — to meet different needs and budgets.

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
44.86%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Wisper ISP
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Harrisonville Telephone Company
80.71000000000001%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Waterloo, IL

Provider Connection Types in Waterloo, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Waterloo, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
81.17%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
50.9%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
12.91%

List of Internet Providers in Waterloo, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Internet 245 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless 1 Gbps
Wisper ISP Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Waterloo, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable, Fiber
Viasat Internet $99.99/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 100 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
Harrisonville Telephone Company $35.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless
Wisper ISP $75/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 400 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
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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