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

Carlinville, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

Carlinville, 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 Carlinville. 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 Carlinville is Sparklight. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Sparklight	Cable	300 Mbps	10 Mbps	95.9%
2	Frontier	DSL, Fiber	115 Mbps	115 Mbps	82.5%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

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

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 Carlinville of 2.38 Mbps are faster than the Macoupin County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Carlinville Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Carlinville is 43.2% faster than the Macoupin County average and 45.9% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Carlinville is 2.38 Mbps. This is 12.3% faster than the Macoupin County average and 79.5% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 68.7% of Macoupin County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 5.8% of Macoupin County residents
The average internet download speed in Macoupin County is 12.24 Mbps based upon 71240 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Carlinville is 34.6% slower than the average in Illinois and 45.9% 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 Carlinville 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 Sparklight as the top provider for Carlinville, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Carlinville?

Sparklight with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Carlinville.

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

The following zip codes were used: 62626

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 Carlinville internet service.

Speed	Devices	Typical Usage
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 Carlinville compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Carlinville broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Dallas City, Downs, Germantown Hills, Hartford, Kingston, Knoxville, Roscoe

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Carlinville - Frontier.

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 Carlinville, Illinois?

Sparklight provides broadband internet service to 95.9% of Carlinville.

Carlinville 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.