Compare 62249 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Highland – 86 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Highland – 66 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Highland.
Internet providers in 62249
Internet providers in your area
62249 internet providers
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| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 89% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 85% |
Highland Communication Services  | - | - | Fiber-optic | 59% |
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Co. | $69.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | DSL | 5.790% |
| Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Co. | $69.95 | 50 - 500 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 5.790% |
| HomeTelephoneCo | - | - | Fiber-optic | 5.630% |
| HomeTelephoneCo | - | - | DSL | 1.940% |
| 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.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
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Broadband availability
11457
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.97%
2 providers - 86.69%
3 providers - 59.37%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 99%, broadband coverage in the 62249 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 62249 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 95% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 85% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 75% of those living in the 62249 ZIP code.
There are eight internet providers serving the 62249 area, and 86.69% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among eight internet providers in 62249, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Highland
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Highland Communication Services | 127 Mbps | 120 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Spectrum | 115 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Highland.
Top high-speed internet providers in 62249
The largest internet providers serving the 62249 ZIP code are Frontier, Spectrum, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to the area.
DSL internet from Frontier is available to nearly all in the 62249 ZIP code, covering 89% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 85% of the area. Highland’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of residents in the 62249 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 62249 ZIP code, covering 89% 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Highland, $62.49.
Spectrum 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to nearly all households in the 62249 ZIP code, covering 85% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 62249 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Highland, $62.49.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Highland, $0.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps in 62249 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 85% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Highland's providers, 58 Mbps.
HughesNet satellite 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.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in the 62249 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection throughout the 62249 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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Highland, $62.49.
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 Highland, $0.68.
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 62249 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Highland's providers, 58 Mbps.
Internet providers in 62249 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 62249 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 85% of households in 62249. The next fastest internet provider in the 62249 ZIP code is Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Co., offering download speeds up to 500 Mbps to 5.790% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in the 62249 ZIP with service starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Highland, $62.49.
Highland Communication Services is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 62249 ZIP code, covering 59% of the city. Alhambra-Grantfork Telephone Co. also offers fiber internet in 62249 and is available to 5.790% of households.
Select internet providers including AT&T, Spectrum and Xfinity have thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots that customers can connect to at no extra cost. If your internet provider does not offer free Wi-Fi hotspots, you can find free public Wi-Fi at your local library or many restaurants and cafes. Consider these tips for using public Wi-Fi safely.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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