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

Prophetstown, IL High Speed Internet Service

Prophetstown, 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 Prophetstown. 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 Prophetstown is Mediacom. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	94.6%
2	Nextlink	wireless	40 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Prophetstown IL Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Prophetstown compare to Whiteside County? The average speed in Prophetstown is 5.48 Mbps which is slower than Whiteside County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Prophetstown Internet Access Facts

DSL internet is available to 11.1% of the Whiteside County population
The average internet download speed in Prophetstown is 5.48 Mbps based upon 712 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 94.5% of the Prophetstown population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Prophetstown residents
There are 4 residential internet providers in Prophetstown, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Prophetstown is 71.1% slower than the Whiteside County average and 83.1% 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 Prophetstown 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 Mediacom as the top provider for Prophetstown, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Prophetstown broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Arthur, East Moline, Frankfort, Lake Villa, Shelbyville, Sycamore, Western Springs

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

The following zip codes were used: 61277

Who has the fastest internet service in Prophetstown?

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

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Unlikely. Our records indicate there are no DSL providers that offer coverage to more than 15% of residents in Prophetstown, Illinois.

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 4 companies that provide internet service to at least 15% of Prophetstown, IL residents.

Prophetstown 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.