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

Granite City, IL High Speed Internet Service

Granite City, 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 Granite City. 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 Granite City 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	99.8%
2	Wisper	wireless	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	AT&T	DSL	100 Mbps	20 Mbps	28.7%

Granite City 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 Granite City 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 Granite City of 3.97 Mbps are slower than the Madison County upload speeds and slower than the statewide average for Illinois.

Granite City Internet Access Facts

The average internet download speed in Granite City is 28 Mbps based upon 54840 measurements taken in the last 12 months
Cable internet is available to 99.9% of the Granite City population
Fiber optic internet is available to 2.5% of Granite City residents
There are 5 residential internet providers in Granite City, IL providing service to at least 15% of the city
The average download speed in Granite City is 11.7% faster than the Madison County average and 13.6% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 94.1% of Madison 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 Granite City 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 Granite City, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in Granite City?

Spectrum with a download speed of 940 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Granite City.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Granite City, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 62040 and 62048

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

Click through to see how the Granite City broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Amboy, Fairmont City, Kankakee, Lindenhurst, Towanda, Washington Park, Yorkville

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Granite City - 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 Granite City, IL residents.

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 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.

Granite City 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.