Compare Salem internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Salem – 97 Mbps
IL – 142 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Salem – 16 Mbps
IL – 33 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salem.
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AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 98% |
Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
Wabash Independent Networks | $60.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 100% |
HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
Wisper ISP | $65.00 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 98% |
King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 8.098% |
*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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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100%
2 providers - 99.97%
3 providers - 97.26%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in Salem 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 Salem area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Salem residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 98% of those living in Salem.
There are seven internet providers serving the Salem area, and 99.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Salem's seven internet providers, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 5,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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Spectrum | 98 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
AT&T | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
Wabash Independent Networks | 116 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salem.
The largest internet providers in Salem are AT&T, Spectrum, and Wabash Independent Networks bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to Salem.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to nearly all Salem residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 99% of the area. Salem’s third most-available internet provider, Wabash Independent Networks, offers fiber-optic to around 100% of Salem 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in Salem covering 98% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines in Salem 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 lower than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $60.99.
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 Salem, $0.59.
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 2 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 39 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.
**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 all households in Salem covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Salem 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 Salem, $60.99.
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 Salem, $0.59.
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 Salem. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 39 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.
**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
Fiber-optic from Wabash Independent Networks offers broadband to all households in Salem covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Wabash Independent Networks is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Salem than other internet types.
Internet prices for Wabash Independent Networks start at $60.95/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Salem, $60.99.
Wabash Independent Networks customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 250 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.24 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Salem, $0.59.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Wabash Independent Networks offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 30 Mbps in Salem. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 39 Mbps.
If you live in the heart of Salem, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Salem, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Salem and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are about average in Salem at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Salem at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Salem residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Fixed wireless is another popular internet option for those in rural areas. Those living in or just outside of Salem may have access to fixed wireless internet service from HughesNet, with plans starting at $64.99 and available download speeds up to 25 Mbps. Fixed wireless service is less likely to come with the high latency of satellite internet, but monthly data limits can still be an issue compared to Salem fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in Salem with download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 98% of households in Salem. The next fastest internet provider in Salem is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps* to 99% of the area.
Spectrum offers the cheapest internet in Salem with plans starting at $49.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $60.99.
Wabash Independent Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Salem, covering 100% of the city.
There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.
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.
*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