Internet providers in Palatine, IL

Internet in Palatine

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

Palatine Residential Internet Coverage

Palatine residents are incredibly well-educated. More than 25% of the population was born outside the United States. The upper-middle class community has workers in both blue- and white-collar professions. In both their professional and personal lives, Palatine residents need dependable internet to advance their careers and stay in touch with loved ones both at home and overseas.

DSL is provided by AT&T to 99% of Palatine residents. Cable internet is provided by both Xfinity and WOW! Xfinity reaches 98% of households while WOW! reaches just 2% of residents in the area of W. Palatine Rd. Fiber optics are not yet available to Palatine residents or businesses.

In addition to the residential offerings, businesses can opt for copper wire or DSL from Megapath. Copper wire reaches 100% of businesses while DSL spans 62% of the commercial space.

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Average download speed
253.16 Mbps

Average upload speed
31.38 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.84 ms

Average jitter
8.81 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Palatine?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Palatine internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Astound Broadband	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5
e-vergent	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent
Wonderwave Internet	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Wonderwave Internet
mc.net	DSL	75 Mbps	N/A
Urban Communications	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	N/A