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

Coal Valley, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

Coal Valley, 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 Coal Valley. 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 Coal Valley 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	100.0%
2	Geneseo Communications	Fiber	1000 Mbps	1000 Mbps	20.4%
3	Nextlink	wireless	40 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley of 3.81 Mbps are slower than the Rock Island County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Coal Valley Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Coal Valley is 18.92 Mbps based upon 3336 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.7% of the Coal Valley population
Fiber optic internet is available to 21.9% of Coal Valley residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Coal Valley, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Coal Valley is 10.4% faster than the Rock Island County average and 41.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 95.8% of Rock Island County 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 Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Coal Valley?

Mediacom and Geneseo Communications with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provide the fastest internet service in Coal Valley.

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

The following zip codes were used: 61240

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 Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Coal Valley broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Benton, Calumet City, Channel Lake, Geneseo, Paxton, Rantoul, Vandalia

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Coal Valley - Geneseo Communications.

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 Coal Valley, Illinois?

Mediacom and Nextlink provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Coal Valley.

Coal Valley 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.