Cerro Gordo, Illinois Broadband Internet Service
Cerro Gordo, 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 Cerro Gordo. 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 Cerro Gordo is Mediacom. A summary of all the results:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Mediacom | Cable | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 97.8% |
2 | Frontier | DSL | 115 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 100.0% |
3 | Rise Broadband | wireless | 25 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 100.0% |
4 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
5 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo of 4.3 Mbps are slower than the Piatt County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.
Cerro Gordo Internet Access Facts
There are 5 residential internet providers in Cerro Gordo, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Cerro Gordo is 0.8% faster than the average in Illinois and 16.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 44.0% of the Piatt County population
The average internet download speed in Cerro Gordo is 27.02 Mbps based upon 616 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 97.7% of the Cerro Gordo population
Fiber optic internet is available to 0.0% of Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo, Illinois.
Who has the fastest internet service in Cerro Gordo?
Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Cerro Gordo.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Cerro Gordo, Illinois?
The following zip codes were used: 61818
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 Cerro Gordo internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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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 Cerro Gordo compare to other cities in Illinois?
Click through to see how the Cerro Gordo broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Carlyle, Downs, Hanover Park, Minonk, New Berlin, St Charles, Summit
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Most likely there is not. Our latest information shows there are no fiber internet providers offering coverage to more than 15% of the Cerro Gordo, Illinois population.
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 Cerro Gordo, Illinois?
Frontier and Rise Broadband provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Cerro Gordo.
Cerro Gordo 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.
Mediacom
- 170+ channels
- TiVo integrated search
- 3 video package tiers
- Watch live TV or recordings from your mobile device with the Xtream TV app
DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR
Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices
YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons
DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app
fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages