Palos Hills, Illinois Broadband Internet Service
Palos Hills, IL has a total of 4 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 4 internet service options in Palos 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 Palos Hills is Xfinity. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Xfinity | Cable | 987 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 99.1% |
2 | AT&T | DSL, Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 97.1% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Palos 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 Palos 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 Palos Hills compare to Cook County? The average speed in Palos Hills is 38.63 Mbps which is faster than Cook County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.
Palos Hills Internet Access Facts
The average internet download speed in Cook County is 25.9 Mbps based upon 20345968 samples taken in the past year
The average upload speed in Palos Hills is 5.7 Mbps. This is 23.7% slower than the average in Illinois and 50.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Palos Hills is 49.2% faster than the Cook County average and 19.2% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Palos Hills is 5.7 Mbps. This is 27.2% slower than the Cook County average and 50.9% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 99.0% of Cook County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 24.5% of Cook County 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 Palos 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 Palos Hills, Illinois.
Who has the fastest internet service in Palos Hills?
AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Palos Hills.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Palos Hills, Illinois?
The following zip codes were used: 60465
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 Palos Hills internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Palos Hills compare to other cities in Illinois?
Click through to see how the Palos Hills broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: East Moline, Lockport, Machesney Park, Maple Park, Oak Forest, Schaumburg, Tinley Park
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Palos Hills - AT&T.
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 Palos Hills, Illinois?
Xfinity provides broadband internet service to 99.1% of Palos Hills.
Palos 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.
Xfinity
- 260+ channels
- Award winning voice remote
- Customize your plan
- Watch TV, DVR and OnDemand anywhere with the Xfinity Stream app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages