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

Carol Stream, IL High Speed Internet Service

Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream. 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 Carol Stream 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	99.7%
2	AT&T	DSL, Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	91.2%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	E-Vergent.com	wireless	65 Mbps	10 Mbps	15.1%

Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream compare to DuPage County? The average speed in Carol Stream is 34.78 Mbps which is faster than DuPage County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Carol Stream Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Carol Stream is 5.71 Mbps. This is 23.6% slower than the average in Illinois and 50.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Carol Stream is 25.2% faster than the DuPage County average and 7.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Carol Stream is 5.71 Mbps. This is 30.8% slower than the DuPage County average and 50.8% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 98.9% of DuPage County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 13.6% of DuPage County residents
The average internet download speed in DuPage County is 27.78 Mbps based upon 3454160 samples taken in the past year

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 Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Carol Stream broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Alsip, Aviston, Batavia, Central City, Lincolnwood, Mount Auburn, South Jacksonville

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

The following zip codes were used: 60103, 60108, 60116, 60125, 60128, 60132, 60185, 60188, 60197 and 60199

Who has the fastest internet service in Carol Stream?

AT&T with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Carol Stream.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Carol Stream - AT&T.

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 Carol Stream, IL residents.

Carol Stream 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.