Compare Herrin internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Herrin – 123 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Herrin – 20 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Herrin.
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Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 93% |
Mediacom | $19.99 | 100 - 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 99% |
Delta Communications | - | - | DSL | 14% |
Futiva | $59.99 | 50 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 2.750% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Wisper ISP | $65.00 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.81%
2 providers - 92.34%
3 providers - 15.96%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Herrin 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 Herrin area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Herrin residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 99% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.490% of those living in Herrin.
There are seven internet providers serving the Herrin area, and 92.34% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Herrin's seven internet providers, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Mediacom | 137 Mbps | 18 Mbps | Cable |
Frontier | 23 Mbps | 2 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Herrin.
The largest internet providers in Herrin are Frontier, Mediacom, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to Herrin.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all Herrin residents, covering 93% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Mediacom, which covers 99% of the area. Herrin’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Herrin residents.
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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 Herrin covering 93% of the area.
DSL internet from Frontier uses telephone lines in Herrin 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 Herrin, $54.99.
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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 all households in Herrin covering 99% of the area.
Mediacom’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Herrin 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 Herrin, $54.99.
Mediacom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 100 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Herrin, $1.31.
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 Herrin. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Herrin's providers, 261 Mbps.
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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.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Herrin covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Herrin 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 higher than the average starting price for internet in Herrin, $54.99.
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 Herrin, $1.31.
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 Herrin. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Herrin's providers, 261 Mbps.
Mediacom is the fastest internet provider in Herrin with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 99% of households in Herrin. The next fastest internet provider in Herrin is Futiva , offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 2.750% of the area.
Mediacom offers the cheapest internet in Herrin with plans starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Herrin, $54.99.
Futiva is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Herrin, covering 2.750% of the city.
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.
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.