Who is our top ranked provider in Mount Olive IL? [Updated]

Mount Olive, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive. 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 Mount Olive is Frontier. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	100.0%
2	Schwartz Ventures	Cable	100 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
3	Wisper	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Mount Olive IL Internet Access Options

More internet service competition in a city encourages providers to continue to build out and improve their network in addition to keeping prices fair.
The following represents the percentage of population in Mount Olive which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Mount Olive of 3.07 Mbps are faster than the Macoupin County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Mount Olive Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Mount Olive is 78.5% faster than the Macoupin County average and 32.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Mount Olive is 3.07 Mbps. This is 44.8% faster than the Macoupin County average and 73.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 68.7% of Macoupin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.8% of Macoupin County residents
The average internet download speed in Macoupin County is 12.24 Mbps based upon 71240 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Mount Olive is 18.5% slower than the average in Illinois and 32.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps

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 Mount Olive 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 Frontier as the top provider for Mount Olive, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Mount Olive?

Frontier with a download speed of 115 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mount Olive.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Mount Olive, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 62069

What is fiber internet service?

Fiber internet service transmits data by sending pulses of light over thin glass fiber optic cable. In most cases fiber internet service download speeds will be faster than cable or DSL, however, fiber service is limited with less than half of Americans living in an area with fiber coverage.

What internet download speed do I need?

Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Mount Olive 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

How do the internet speeds in Mount Olive compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Mount Olive broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Creve Coeur, Glencoe, Mitchell, Port Barrington, St Elmo, Waterloo, Watseka

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 Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive, Illinois?

Frontier, Schwartz Ventures and Wisper provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Mount Olive.

Mount Olive 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.