Who is our top ranked provider in Lake in the Hills IL? [Updated]

Lake in the Hills, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

Lake in the Hills, IL has a total of 5 options for high speed internet providers that meet the minimum broadband download speed of 25 Mbps. It can be understandably confusing when trying to determine which of these broadband providers to choose. Hopefully we can eliminate some of the guesswork for you by applying our ranking algorithm to those 5 internet service options in Lake in the Hills. The calculation we perform considers the download connection speed, upload connection speed, population covered and overall value provided by each company. Based upon that calculation, our top choice for Lake in the Hills is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Xfinity	Cable	987 Mbps	35 Mbps	99.3%
2	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	96.9%
3	E-Vergent.com	wireless	65 Mbps	10 Mbps	92.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lake in the Hills IL Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Lake in the Hills have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Lake in the Hills compare to McHenry County? The average speed in Lake in the Hills is 32.97 Mbps which is faster than McHenry County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Lake in the Hills Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Lake in the Hills is 23% faster than the average in Illinois and 1.8% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 78.9% of the McHenry County population
The average internet download speed in Lake in the Hills is 32.97 Mbps based upon 123920 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.4% of the Lake in the Hills population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Lake in the Hills residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Lake in the Hills, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city

Internet Access Technologies

DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Lake in the Hills residents who have access to each of these technology types.

Internet Service FAQs

Who has the best internet service near me?

Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Xfinity as the top provider for Lake in the Hills, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Lake in the Hills?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lake in the Hills.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Lake in the Hills, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 60013, 60014, 60102, 60142 and 60156

How do the internet speeds in Lake in the Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Lake in the Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carmi, East Peoria, Girard, Loda, Oquawka, Swansea, Tilton

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Lake in the Hills, Illinois population.

What is DSL internet service?

DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.

Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Lake in the Hills, Illinois?

Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.3% of Lake in the Hills.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

What download speed do I need to stream movies?

For HD movies and shows Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu all recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps. Streaming 4K/UHD content requires a minimum of 25 Mbps for Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Lake in the Hills internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
25+ Mbps	1-2 devices	Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming
100+ Mbps	3-5 devices	Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming
1000+ Mbps	6+ devices	Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming

Lake in the Hills Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services

Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.