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Internet providers in Elgin, IL

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1. AT&T
86% available in Elgin
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
2. Spectrum
18% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

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.

3. T-Mobile Home Internet
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
5G Home
Download speeds up to
245Mbps

Eligible new customers get a $50 Virtual Prepaid MastercardĀ®

4. Xfinity
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
5. MetroNet
18% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
6. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
83% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
7. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
86% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
8. EarthLink
86% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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9. Rise Broadband
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
10. HughesNet
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(213)ā—Š

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 6/28/23.

11. Viasat
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
12. ispMint
99% available in Elgin
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
13. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Elgin
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
14. mc.net
1% available in Elgin
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
75Mbps
15. Upstream Network
11% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
16. Intelligent Computing Solutions
19% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
17. Urban Communications
39% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
18. e-vergent
74% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
60Mbps
19. Fox Valley Internet
85% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
20. Unlimitedville
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. Comcast Business
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

User Rating(25)ā—Š
2. Spectrum
18% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

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.

3. MetroNet
18% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
4. Xtream Powered by Mediacom
83% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
5. Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
86% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1200Mbps
6. Rise Broadband
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
7. HughesNet
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
25Mbps

User Rating(213)ā—Š

Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card via rebate (terms apply). Offer expires 6/28/23.

8. Viasat
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
9. ispMint
99% available in Elgin
ispMint
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
10. Easy Internet Now
95% available in Elgin
Easy Internet Now
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps
Link not provided
11. Ooma
50% available in Elgin
Ooma
Connection:
Wireless LTE
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
Link not provided
12. mc.net
1% available in Elgin
Connection:
Cable, DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
13. Zayo Group
15% available in Elgin
Connection:
DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
14. Intelligent Computing Solutions
19% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
10Mbps
15. Urban Communications
39% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
16. e-vergent
74% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
60Mbps
17. DLS Internet Services
83% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
100Mbps
18. Fox Valley Internet
85% available in Elgin
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
19. Unlimitedville
99% available in Elgin
Connection:
LTE Home
Download speeds up to
99Mbps
1. T-Mobile
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
T-Mobile
4GLTE

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2. Verizon Wireless
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE

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3. AT&T Wireless
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G

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4. Xfinity Mobile
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
Xfinity Mobile
4GLTE

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5. Mint
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE

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6. Visible
Available in Elgin
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE

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0ā€“5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5ā€“40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40ā€“100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100ā€“500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500ā€“1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

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AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T is perfect for those who need affordable high-speed packages. Spectrum keeps things simple by offering three high-speed Internet packages.

Read more about AT&T vs. Spectrum

AT&T vs. Xfinity

If you need a lot of speed for your large household, go with AT&T Fiber. Opt for Xfinity to get its widely available high speeds.

Read more about AT&T vs. Xfinity

Xfinity vs. Spectrum

Go with Xfinity for incredibly fast download speeds. Choose Spectrum for unlimited data and no equipment fees.

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What is the best internet provider in Elgin?

Internet Provider Types in Elgin


Cable

90%
Coverage


DSL

80%
Coverage


Fiber

74%
Coverage

Internet Speed Availability in Elgin


3 Mbps

100%
Availability


10 Mbps

100%
Availability


25 Mbps

100%
Availability

Broadband Internet Availability

(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)

100%
Elgin
100%
Illinois
79%
USA

Elgin Residential Internet Coverage

The middle-income area of Elgin is the eighth largest city in Illinois. Residents are well-educated and quite diverse. Almost 45% of residents are of Hispanic or Latino descent. In addition, nearly 28% of residents are foreign born. Elgin residents rely on their internet services to stay in contact with loved ones in their country of origin and further their careers. 100% of Elgin has access to high-speed internet, which is slightly higher than 95% for all of Illinois.

Cable internet users can opt for either Xfinity or WOW! Both providers reach 98% of residents. AT&T brings DSL to 90% of homes and fiber optics to 7% of Elgin residents south of I-90. Access to fiber optics is likely to increase over time.

Commercial users in the area have access to the same services as residents and additional providers as well. Megapath offers copper wire and DSL to commercial users. Level 3 Communiations and Zayo Group both offer 1% businesses fiber optics.

Fastest Internet Service Providers in Elgin

AT&T offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

EarthLink offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Easy Internet Now offers internet at speeds up to 5000 Mbps

Xfinity offers internet at speeds up to 1200 Mbps

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Summary of Elgin internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
AT&T DSL & Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for AT&T
Spectrum Cable 1000 Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)
3.5/5 View Plans for Spectrum
T-Mobile Home Internet 5G Home 245 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity Cable 1200 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xfinity
MetroNet Fiber 1000 Mbps 4.5/5 View Plans for MetroNet
Xtream Powered by Mediacom Cable 100 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Xtream Powered by Mediacom
Astound Broadband Powered by RCN Cable 1200 Mbps 3.0/5 View Plans for Astound Broadband Powered by RCN
EarthLink Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for EarthLink
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Rise Broadband
HughesNet Satellite 25 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for HughesNet
Viasat Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Viasat
ispMint DSL 100 Mbps 4.5/5
Easy Internet Now Fiber 5000 Mbps 4.5/5
mc.net DSL 75 Mbps N/A View Plans for mc.net
Upstream Network Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Upstream Network
Intelligent Computing Solutions Fixed Wireless 10 Mbps N/A View Plans for Intelligent Computing Solutions
Urban Communications Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for Urban Communications
e-vergent Fixed Wireless 60 Mbps N/A View Plans for e-vergent
Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for Fox Valley Internet
Unlimitedville LTE Home 99 Mbps N/A View Plans for Unlimitedville

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Astound Broadband

XFINITY

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Joanne F | 03-03-2023

ever since i cancelled the cable portion of my service . My internet speed has diminished. Their CS is below horrible. Monopoly. Scam billionaire $$ company! You should be outlawed.

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XFINITY

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Karen B | 11-09-2021

What they tell you on the telephone when you ask about their plans and what they can give you is not the same. They lie about fiber optics and they are also not truthful about what their plans provide.

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