Compare 61231 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Aledo – 90 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Aledo – 18 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Aledo.
Internet providers in 61231
Internet providers in your area
61231 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 80% |
| Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 75% |
Reynolds Telephone Company  | $44.95 | - | Fiber-optic | 4.900% |
| Viola Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | DSL | 3.700% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viola Communications | $34.95 | 50 - 200 Mbps | Wireless | 22% |
| BendBroadband | - | 300 - 1,000 Mbps | Wireless | 2.940% |
| Reynolds Telephone Company | $44.95 | - | Wireless | 1.740% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Need help?61231 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
2041
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 95.43%
2 providers - 68.12%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 61231 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Illinois - 95%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 61231 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 72% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 26% of those living in the 61231 ZIP code.
There are seven internet providers serving the 61231 area, and 68.12% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among seven internet providers in 61231, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Aledo
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | 130 Mbps | 14 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Aledo.
Top high-speed internet providers in 61231
The largest internet providers serving the 61231 ZIP code are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to most in the 61231 ZIP code, covering 80% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 75% of the area. Aledo’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 61231 ZIP code.
Frontier DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in the 61231 ZIP code, covering 80% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Frontier start at $54.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Aledo, $50.98.
Mediacom cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.
Cable from Mediacom offers broadband to most households in the 61231 ZIP code, covering 75% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 61231 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Mediacom start at $19.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Aledo, $50.98.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aledo, $1.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Mediacom offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 50 Mbps in 61231 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 75% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Aledo's providers, 248 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 61231 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 61231 ZIP where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Aledo, $50.98.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Aledo, $1.04.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in 61231 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Aledo's providers, 248 Mbps.
Internet providers in 61231 frequently asked questions
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in the 61231 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 75% of households in 61231. The next fastest internet provider in the 61231 ZIP code is BendBroadband, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.940% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in the 61231 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Aledo, $50.98.
Reynolds Telephone Company is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 61231 ZIP code, covering 4.900% of the city.
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Download speeds of 25 Mbps and above are considered broadband speeds, and can handle most online activities including streaming and gaming. For households with multiple devices using a Wi-Fi connection, speeds of 100 Mbps and higher are likely to offer a better online experience. Learn more about what speeds are best for your home.
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