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

Best Red Bud Internet Service Providers

Red Bud, 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 Red Bud. 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 Red Bud is HTC Holding Co.. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	HTC Holding Co.	DSL, Fiber, wireless	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	100.0%
2	Mediacom	Cable	1000 Mbps	50 Mbps	98.3%
3	Wisper	wireless	25 Mbps	4 Mbps	79.8%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Red Bud 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 Red Bud 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 Red Bud compare to Randolph County? The average speed in Red Bud is 21.56 Mbps which is faster than Randolph County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is slower than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Red Bud Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Red Bud is 4.6% faster than the Randolph County average and 33.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Red Bud is 3.22 Mbps. This is 9.6% slower than the Randolph County average and 72.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 67.9% of Randolph County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 10.2% of Randolph County residents
The average internet download speed in Randolph County is 20.62 Mbps based upon 38672 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Red Bud is 19.6% slower than the average in Illinois and 33.5% 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 Red Bud 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 HTC Holding Co. as the top provider for Red Bud, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Red Bud broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Bloomington, Buffalo Grove, Central City, Louisville, Oakwood Hills, Savanna, The Galena Territory

How many broadband service providers are there near me?

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

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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 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 Red Bud, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 62278

Who has the fastest internet service in Red Bud?

HTC Holding Co. and Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Red Bud.

Red Bud 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.