Best Internet Providers in 61285
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Top 9 Internet Service Providers in 61285
1. Mediacom
70.8% Available
2. Viasat
100% Available
3. HughesNet
99.7% Available
4. Brightspeed
94.8% Available
5. JCWIFI
27.5% Available
6. UScellular
46.4% Available
7. SandPrairie Wireless
14.7% Available
8. Starlink
100% Available
9. Always ON
38.8% Available
How Much Speed Do I Need?
25+ Mbps
- Web Surfing & Email
- HD Streaming
- Supports 1-2 Devices
- Ideal for 1-2 people
100+ Mbps
- Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
- Low Lag Online Gaming
- Supports 3-5 Devices
- Ideal for 2-6 people
1 Gig
- Multi 4K HD Streaming
- No Lag Online Gaming
- Supports more than 5 Devices
- Ideal for 6+ people
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Free Wireless Internet Access in Thomson, Illinois
20 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Thomson, IL
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCWIFI | Fixed Wireless | 200 Mbps | 27% |
| Mediacom | Cable | 2 Gbps | 71% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed Wireless | 500 Mbps | 7% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| UScellular | Fixed Wireless | 195 Mbps | 46% |
| SandPrairie Wireless | Fiber | 5 Gbps | 15% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| Brightspeed | DSL | 80 Mbps | 95% |
| Always ON | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 39% |
| Provider | Connection | Download speeds up to | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viasat | Satellite | 150 Mbps | 100% |
| Starlink | Satellite | 220 Mbps | 100% |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 100% |
| Brightspeed | DSL | 80 Mbps | 95% |
| JCWIFI | Fixed Wireless | 50 Mbps | 27% |
| SandPrairie Wireless | Fiber | 1 Gbps | 15% |
| UScellular | Fixed Wireless | 25 Mbps | 46% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed Wireless | 100 Mbps | 7% |
Best Internet Provider in 61285
- Mediacom - fast download speeds
- Viasat - most internet coverage
- HughesNet - internet no matter where you live
- SandPrairie Wireless - fast speeds
- Starlink - widely available
Fastest Internet Providers in 61285
- Mediacom - Fast up to 1 Gbps (1000 Mbps)
- SandPrairie Wireless - Fast up to 1 Gbps
- Starlink - Fast up to 220 Mbps
- Viasat - Fast up to 150 Mbps
- Always ON - Fast up to 150 Mbps
How many Mbps do I need for streaming?
You need at least 25 Mbps per streamer for 4K Ultra HD video. For HD video streaming: YouTube recommends 2.5 Mbps, Amazon Prime Video suggests 3.5 Mbps, Netflix at least 5 Mbps, and Hulu requires 6 Mbps. Read this page to learn more about HD streaming requirements.
What is the best internet speed for online gaming?
50 to 100+ Mbps on wired connections are the best for gaming. You can play online with 12 Mbps, but you will get frustrated when players with faster connections defeat you. Learn more about the Best ISPs for online gaming.
What is Mbps?
Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.
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