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Internet providers in Carlinville, IL
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Carlinville, IL internet providers
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| Frontier | $27.99 | 6 - 24 Mbps | DSL | 91% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Royell Communications, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 58% |
| Rise Broadband | $39.95 | 5 - 5 Mbps | Wireless | 17% |
*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 Jun 1, 2020.
Need help?Carlinville internet service at a glance
At 91%, broadband coverage in Carlinville 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 Carlinville area will have access to DSL, which covers 91% of Carlinville residents. No cable or fiber-optic providers are currently available in Carlinville, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Carlinville area. Among Carlinville's five internet providers, prices start at $27.99 and available download speeds reach up to 25 Mbps.
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Top high-speed internet providers in Carlinville
The largest internet providers in Carlinville are Frontier, HughesNet, and Viasat bringing DSL and satellite options to Carlinville.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Carlinville residents, covering 91% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from HughesNet, which covers 100% of the area. Carlinville’s third most-available internet provider, Viasat, offers satellite to around 100% of Carlinville residents.
Frontier DSL internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Frontier offers broadband to nearly all households in Carlinville covering 91% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Carlinville 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 $27.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Carlinville, $44.48.
Frontier customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 6 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.67 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlinville, $3.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Frontier offers download speeds up to 24 Mbps and upload speeds up to 2 Mbps in Carlinville. These download speeds are available to 91% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carlinville's providers, 17 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Carlinville covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carlinville 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 $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Carlinville, $44.48.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.40 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlinville, $3.71.
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 Carlinville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carlinville's providers, 17 Mbps.
Viasat satellite internet
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Satellite from Viasat offers broadband to all households in Carlinville covering 100% of the area.
Viasat satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Carlinville 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 Viasat start at $50/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Carlinville, $44.48.
Viasat customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Carlinville, $3.71.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Viasat offers download speeds up to 12 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Carlinville. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Carlinville's providers, 17 Mbps.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Carlinville?
HughesNet is the fastest internet provider in Carlinville with download speeds up to 25 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Carlinville. The next fastest internet provider in Carlinville is Royell Communications, Inc., offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 58% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Carlinville?
Frontier offers the cheapest internet in Carlinville with plans starting at $27.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Carlinville, $44.48.
What's a good internet speed for my home?
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.
What internet speeds do I get?
Take a speed test to see what download and upload speeds you are getting. For the best results, perform the test over a wired connection. View our speed test guide for a full breakdown of your results. If you want faster speeds, consider these tips for boosting internet speed, or shop for faster internet plans in your area.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
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.
How do I change internet providers?
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
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