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McHenry, IL internet providers

Provider
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsDSL98%
AT&T $55.00 10 - 5,000 MbpsFiber-optic6.302%
Xfinity $29.99 50 - 3,000 MbpsCable100%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Rise Broadband $29.95 25 - 250 MbpsWireless100%

*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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McHenry internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    5000 Mbps

    Provider: AT&T

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    26659

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.80%

    2 providers - 99.18%

    3 providers - 7.09%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 95%

    DSL - 99%

    Fiber - 8.730%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in McHenry 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 McHenry area will have access to DSL, which covers 99% of McHenry residents. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 95% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 8.730% of those living in McHenry.

There are seven internet providers serving the McHenry area, and 99.18% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among McHenry's seven internet providers, prices start at $29.95 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in McHenry

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Xfinity 219 Mbps 17 Mbps Cable
AT&T 67 Mbps 41 Mbps DSL

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McHenry.

Compare McHenry internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    McHenry – 157 Mbps

    IL – 142 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    McHenry – 19 Mbps

    IL – 33 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in McHenry.

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Top high-speed internet providers in McHenry

The largest internet providers in McHenry are AT&T, Xfinity, and HughesNet bringing DSL, cable, and satellite options to McHenry.

DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all McHenry residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Xfinity, which covers 100% of the area. McHenry’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of McHenry residents.

AT&T DSL internet

Provider
AT&T
Starting price*
$55/mo.
Max download speed

5,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in McHenry covering 98% of the area.

DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in McHenry 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in McHenry, $49.98.

AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $5.50 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McHenry, $2.08.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in McHenry. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McHenry's providers, 357 Mbps.

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Xfinity cable internet

Provider
Xfinity
Starting price*
$29.99/mo.
Max download speed

3,000 Mbps

Max upload speed

35 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Xfinity offers broadband to all households in McHenry covering 100% of the area.

Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but McHenry residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in McHenry, $49.98.

Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 50 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.60 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McHenry, $2.08.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 3,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps in McHenry. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all McHenry's providers, 357 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

3 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 McHenry covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of McHenry 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 McHenry, $49.98.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in McHenry, $2.08.

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 McHenry. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all McHenry's providers, 357 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

AT&T is the fastest internet provider in McHenry with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in McHenry. The next fastest internet provider in McHenry is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 6.302% of the area.

Rise Broadband offers the cheapest internet in McHenry with plans starting at $29.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in McHenry, $49.98.

AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in McHenry, covering 6.302% of the city.

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.

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.

Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.

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