Who is our top ranked provider in Pistakee Highlands IL? [Updated]

Pistakee Highlands, IL High Speed Internet Service

Pistakee Highlands, 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 Pistakee Highlands. 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 Pistakee Highlands 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	100.0%
2	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	99.7%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Pistakee Highlands 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 Pistakee Highlands 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

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 Pistakee Highlands of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the McHenry County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Pistakee Highlands Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Pistakee Highlands 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 78.9% of the McHenry County population
The average internet download speed in Pistakee Highlands is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Pistakee Highlands population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Pistakee Highlands residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Pistakee Highlands, 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 Pistakee Highlands 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 Pistakee Highlands, Illinois.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Pistakee Highlands, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 60050, 60051 and 60081

How do the internet speeds in Pistakee Highlands compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Pistakee Highlands broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carmi, Green Oaks, Morrison, Pistakee Highlands, Stonington, The Galena Territory, Wyoming

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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 5 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Pistakee Highlands, IL residents.

What is Mbps?

Mbps is an abbreviation for Megabits Per Second and represents the rate of data transmission. A larger value for download Mbps or upload Mbps means a file will take less time to be sent than it will with an internet connection with a lower Mbps.

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.

Who has the fastest internet service in Pistakee Highlands?

Xfinity with a download speed of 987 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Pistakee Highlands.

Pistakee Highlands 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.