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

McLeansboro, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

McLeansboro, 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 McLeansboro. 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 McLeansboro is Sparklight. A summary of all the results:

Rank	Provider	Tech	Max Download Speed	Max Upload Speed	Availability
1	Sparklight	Cable	300 Mbps	10 Mbps	98.2%
2	Frontier	DSL	115 Mbps	7 Mbps	95.4%
3	Hamilton County Telephone Co-Op	Fiber	250 Mbps	50 Mbps	37.0%
4	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%

McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro of 11.81 Mbps are faster than the Hamilton County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Illinois.

McLeansboro Internet Access Facts

Cable internet is available to 38.7% of Hamilton County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 47.7% of Hamilton County residents
The average internet download speed in Hamilton County is 32.51 Mbps based upon 8424 samples taken in the past year
The average download speed in McLeansboro is 133.6% faster than the average in Illinois and 93.3% faster than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average upload speed in McLeansboro is 11.81 Mbps. This is 115.5% faster than the Hamilton County average and 1.8% faster than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
Fiber optic internet is available to 39.4% of McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro 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 Sparklight as the top provider for McLeansboro, Illinois.

Who has the fastest internet service in McLeansboro?

Sparklight with a download speed of 300 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in McLeansboro.

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

The following zip codes were used: 62859

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

Click through to see how the McLeansboro broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Chemung, Dahlgren, East Moline, Hamilton, Riverwoods, South Beloit, St Charles

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in McLeansboro - Hamilton County Telephone Co-Op.

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 McLeansboro, Illinois?

Sparklight provides broadband internet service to 98.2% of McLeansboro.

What is cable internet service?

Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.

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.

McLeansboro 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.