Internet providers in DeKalb, IL

Internet in DeKalb

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

DeKalb Residential Internet Coverage

Located just outside Chicagoland, the western suburb of Dekalb has over 40,000 residents. In this city, there are several large internet service providers that allow customers to pick the right plan for them.

One option in Dekalb is Frontier. This internet service provider has a small presence in Illinois right now, but it's quickly developing its fiber network in Dekalb and other areas.

Through Xfinity, most of Dekalb has access to reliable cable internet service. Some of the neighborhoods that fall into this company's service area include Elva, Perry Road, and Sycamore Road.

Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers in Dekalb. The coverage map includes all of Dekalb, covering outlying communities to the north, south, east, and west of the city.

Satellite internet is a convenient option for many in Dekalb. Satellite internet is primarily available through HughesNet in this area. This company brings consistent satellite coverage to all of Dekalb.

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Average download speed
242.86 Mbps

Average upload speed
44.75 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
11.71 ms

Average jitter
5.46 ms

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What is the best internet provider in DeKalb?

Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Metronet - Consistent, fast speeds
Mediacom - Good for multiple users
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of DeKalb internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
Frontier	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Metronet	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for Metronet
Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Mediacom CTAM Plans
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5
e-vergent	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent
Intelligent Computing Solutions	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Intelligent Computing Solutions
Next-Level Technology Partners	Fixed Wireless	40 Mbps	N/A
IndianValley.com LLC	Fixed Wireless	24 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for IndianValley.com LLC
Illinois Valley Cellular	Fixed Wireless	3 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Illinois Valley Cellular