Internet providers in Altamont, IL

Internet in Altamont

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Altamont area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Altamont Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting just outside the city of Effingham, the small town of Altamont is a quiet and safe suburb with over 2,000 residents. It sits along the main highway heading into Effingham, making it a popular stop for those headed to the Effingham County Memorial Airport. Several high speed Internet options are available in Altamont.

Mediacom is one of the largest and most widespread Internet service providers. Coverage is available in all of central Altamont, ensuring that the majority of residents can choose from the company's variety of plans. Service is somewhat limited in the far northeastern part of Altamont, but is widely accessible in the southern part of the city.

Another option starting to reach Altamont is Frontier. Once offering just fiber optic service, Frontier now offers high speed DSL to much of Altamont.

The other main option offered in Altamont is HughesNet. HughesNet is one of the main providers of satellite Internet throughout the United States.

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Average download speed
161.28 Mbps

Average upload speed
87 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
18.82 ms

Average jitter
120 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Altamont?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas

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Summary of Altamont internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Rural Comm	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Rural Comm
Consolidated Communications	DSL & Fiber	30 Mbps	2.0/5	View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Wabash Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Wabash Communications
Wisper Internet	Fixed Wireless	400 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Wisper Internet