Who is our top ranked provider in Poplar Grove IL? [Updated]

Poplar Grove, IL High Speed Internet Service

Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove. 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 Poplar Grove 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	69.4%
2	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	52.3%
3	Rise Broadband	wireless	50 Mbps	10 Mbps	100.0%
4	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	55.4%
5	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
6	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove which have access to at least two internet service providers with a particular internet access speed:

Broadband Internet Speeds

Curious how fast the average internet speeds in Poplar Grove are compared to Boone County? Also, curious how the speeds compare to Illinois overall?
Average download speeds in Poplar Grove of 25.67 Mbps are faster than the Boone County average download speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Poplar Grove Internet Access Facts

There are 6 residential internet providers in Poplar Grove, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Poplar Grove is 4.3% slower than the average in Illinois and 20.8% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 16.4% of the Boone County population
The average internet download speed in Poplar Grove is 25.67 Mbps based upon 20600 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.8% of the Poplar Grove population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove 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 Poplar Grove, Illinois.

How do the internet speeds in Poplar Grove compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Poplar Grove broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Astoria, Bethany, Lombard, Marquette Heights, Stockton, Teutopolis, Wilmington

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Poplar Grove, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 61008, 61011 and 61065

Who has the fastest internet service in Poplar Grove?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Poplar Grove.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Poplar Grove - 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.

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

Currently there are 6 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Poplar Grove, IL residents.

Poplar Grove 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.