Internet providers in Alton, IL

Internet in Alton

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

Alton Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting on the coast of the Mississippi River, the medium-sized city of Alton is home to 27,000 people. It's very close to the St. Louis Regional Airport, so it's a hot spot for travelers. It is also a major residential and commercial hub of this region of the Midwest, so high speed Internet is a high priority.

With a network that covers all of Alton and many of its neighbors in all directions, AT&T is a popular choice for those living in this region. It reaches all of Alton's neighborhoods, including Fosterburg in the north, downtown in the south, Alby in the west, and Forest Homes in the east. Other covered neighborhoods include central areas like Cardinal, Pearl, and Aberdeen.

Charter also boasts a competitive network in Alton. They provide high speed cable service in every part of Alton, covering the area's commercial Internet needs as well. The company reports download speeds as high as 100 Mbps.

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Average download speed
225.2 Mbps

Average upload speed
65.07 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
20.63 ms

Average jitter
7.11 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Alton?

Spectrum - No data caps
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds

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Summary of Alton internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Spectrum	Cable	1000 Mbps (wireless speeds may vary)	3.5/5	View Plans for Spectrum CTAM Plans
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5
Wisper Internet	Fixed Wireless	100 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Wisper Internet