Compare 62881 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.
Internet providers in 62881
Find internet providers serving the 62881 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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62881 internet providers
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| AT&T | $55.00 | 10 - 5,000 Mbps | DSL | 84% |
| Frontier | $54.99 | Varies | DSL | 1.070% |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 86% |
Wabash Independent Networks  | $60.95 | 250 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 80% |
| Telephone Operating Company of Vermont | $39.95 | - | DSL | 1.350% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Wisper ISP | $65.00 | 25 - 400 Mbps | Wireless | 87% |
| King Street Wireless | - | - | Wireless | 16% |
*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.
Need help?62881 internet service at a glance
At 93%, broadband coverage in the 62881 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 62881 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 88% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 85% of those living in the 62881 ZIP code.
There are nine internet providers serving the 62881 area, and 84.96% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among nine internet providers in 62881, prices start at $49.99 and available download speeds reach up to 10,000 Mbps.
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Average internet speeds in Salem
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Spectrum | 98 Mbps | 13 Mbps | Cable |
| Wabash Independent Networks | 116 Mbps | 20 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| AT&T | 10 Mbps | 1 Mbps | DSL |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Salem.
Top high-speed internet providers in 62881
The largest internet providers serving the 62881 ZIP code are AT&T, Spectrum, and Wabash Independent Networks bringing DSL, cable, and fiber-optic options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 62881 ZIP code, covering 84% of households. Many will also have the option of cable from Spectrum, which covers 86% of the area. Salem’s third most-available internet provider, Wabash Independent Networks, offers fiber-optic to around 80% of residents in the 62881 ZIP code.
AT&T 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 AT&T offers broadband to nearly all households in the 62881 ZIP code, covering 84% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T 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 AT&T start at $55/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Salem, $57.61.
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, $0.55.
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 0.768 Mbps in 62881 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 84% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 38 Mbps.
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 62881 ZIP code, covering 86% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 62881 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $57.61.
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, $0.55.
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 62881 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 86% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 38 Mbps.
Wabash Independent Networks fiber-optic 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
Fiber-optic from Wabash Independent Networks offers broadband to nearly all households in the 62881 ZIP code, covering 80% 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 62881 ZIP code 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, $57.61.
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, $0.55.
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 62881 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 80% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Salem's providers, 38 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 62881 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 62881 and the greater Salem area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Salem at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Salem at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 62881 ZIP, 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 cable, DSL, and fiber-optic internet providers.
Internet providers in 62881 frequently asked questions
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont is the fastest internet provider in the 62881 ZIP code with download speeds up to 10,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 1.350% of households in 62881. The next fastest internet provider in the 62881 ZIP code is AT&T, offering download speeds up to 5,000 Mbps to 84% of the area.
Telephone Operating Company of Vermont offers the cheapest internet in the 62881 ZIP with service starting at $39.95/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Salem, $57.61.
Wabash Independent Networks is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 62881 ZIP code, covering 80% 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.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
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.
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