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

Glen Carbon, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon. 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 Glen Carbon is Spectrum. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Spectrum	Cable	940 Mbps	35 Mbps	100.0%
2	Wisper	wireless	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	89.3%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon 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

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Glen Carbon compare to Madison County? The average speed in Glen Carbon is 43.32 Mbps which is faster than Madison County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Glen Carbon Internet Access Facts

The average download speed in Glen Carbon is 61.6% faster than the average in Illinois and 33.7% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 43.9% of the Madison County population
The average internet download speed in Glen Carbon is 43.32 Mbps based upon 18784 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 100.0% of the Glen Carbon population
Fiber optic internet is available to 2.3% of Glen Carbon residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Glen Carbon, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city

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 Glen Carbon 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 Spectrum as the top provider for Glen Carbon, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Glen Carbon?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Glen Carbon.

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

The following zip codes were used: 62025, 62034 and 62040

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 Glen Carbon 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 Glen Carbon compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the Glen Carbon broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Lacon, Monee, Oswego, Posen, Wheaton, Willow Springs, Worth

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 Glen Carbon, 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 Glen Carbon, Illinois?

Spectrum and Wisper provides broadband internet service to 100.0% of Glen Carbon.

Glen Carbon 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.