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

Best Mount Zion Internet Service Providers

Mount Zion, IL has a total of 6 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 6 internet service options in Mount Zion. 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 Zion 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	99.7%
2	A.C.T.S	wireless	200 Mbps	20 Mbps	100.0%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	68.7%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	28.9%

Mount Zion 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 Zion which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Mount Zion compare to Macon County? The average speed in Mount Zion is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Macon County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Mount Zion Internet Access Facts

There are 6 residential internet providers in Mount Zion, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Mount Zion is 20.5% faster than the average in Illinois and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 55.7% of the Macon County population
The average internet download speed in Mount Zion is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.7% of the Mount Zion population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.9% of Mount Zion residents

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 Zion 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 Mount Zion, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Mount Zion broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bridgeview, Decatur, Georgetown, Glendale Heights, Mendota, Wenona, Worden

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

The following zip codes were used: 62521 and 62549

Who has the fastest internet service in Mount Zion?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Mount Zion.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Mount Zion - Frontier.

What is an internet data cap?

Some internet providers on their lowest end plans limit the amount of data that can be downloaded in a month. Like cellular phone plans, when that usage limit is hit, an additional charge is added to the customer's bill. Data caps are typically 1TB or more. In a month you could send 40,000 emails, streaming music 24 hours a data, surf the web 24 hours a day plus stream HD video 12 hours a day and still not hit a 1TB limit. Fewer than 10% of customers hit their data caps in a month.

What is fixed wireless internet service?

Fixed wireless internet is typical used in rural areas where there are no buried telephone or cable lines. An antenna is attached to the home or business which transmits and receives data from access point towers. Download speeds are typically much better than with satellite.

Mount Zion 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.