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

Lexington, IL High Speed Internet Service

Lexington, 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 Lexington. 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 Lexington 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	93.8%
2	Rise Broadband	wireless	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	100.0%
3	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	90.1%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

Lexington IL Internet Access Options

Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.

Broadband Internet Speeds

How does the average download speed for broadband internet in Lexington compare to McLean County? The average speed in Lexington is 48.72 Mbps which is faster than McLean County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

Lexington Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in Lexington is 9.86 Mbps. This is 32% faster than the average in Illinois and 15% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
The average download speed in Lexington is 59% faster than the McLean County average and 50.4% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in Lexington is 9.86 Mbps. This is 0.5% slower than the McLean County average and 15% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Cable internet is available to 89.8% of McLean County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 70.8% of McLean County residents
The average internet download speed in McLean County is 30.64 Mbps based upon 345648 samples taken in the past year

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 Lexington 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 Lexington, Illinois.

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

Click through to see how the Lexington broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Albany, Carmi, Edwardsville, Elgin, Hanover, Newman, Sauk Village

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 Lexington, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 61753

Who has the fastest internet service in Lexington?

Mediacom with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Lexington.

Is there DSL internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 DSL provider in Lexington - 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.

Lexington 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.