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

Elizabeth, IL High Speed Internet Service

Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth 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	99.7%
2	Jo-Carroll Energy	Fiber	2000 Mbps	200 Mbps	99.6%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	100.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Elizabeth IL Internet Access Options

When it comes to high speed internet availability, download speeds and overall customer satisfaction, cities with more than a single provider more often than not lead in all of these categories.
Does Elizabeth have more than a single option at 25 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 250 Mbps and 1000 Mbps? The diagram below shows a summary:

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 Elizabeth of 2.88 Mbps are slower than the Jo Daviess County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Elizabeth Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Elizabeth is 2.88 Mbps. This is 32.1% slower than the Jo Daviess County average and 75.2% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 64.9% of Jo Daviess County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.2% of Jo Daviess County residents
The average internet download speed in Jo Daviess County is 13.82 Mbps based upon 34672 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in Elizabeth is 64.4% slower than the average in Illinois and 70.5% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in Elizabeth is 9.55 Mbps based upon 3368 measurements taken in the last 12 months

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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Elizabeth broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Germantown, Harvey, Hawthorn Woods, Henderson, Pontoon Beach, Springfield, Volo

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 Elizabeth, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 61028

Who has the fastest internet service in Elizabeth?

Jo-Carroll Energy with a download speed of 2000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Elizabeth.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Elizabeth - Frontier.

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.

Elizabeth 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.