Who is our top ranked provider in The Galena Territory IL? [Updated]

The Galena Territory, Illinois Broadband Internet Service

The Galena Territory, 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 The Galena Territory. 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 The Galena Territory 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	78.8%
2	Jo-Carroll Energy	Fiber	2000 Mbps	200 Mbps	37.4%
3	ViaSat	Satellite	100 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
4	HughesNet	Satellite	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	100%
5	Computer Dynamics of NW Illinois	wireless	50 Mbps	50 Mbps	36.7%

The Galena Territory 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 The Galena Territory 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 The Galena Territory compare to Jo Daviess County? The average speed in The Galena Territory is 32.3 Mbps which is faster than Jo Daviess County overall.
On a statewide basis this download speed is faster than the Illinois average of 26.81 Mbps.

The Galena Territory Internet Access Facts

The average upload speed in The Galena Territory is 7.19 Mbps. This is 69.6% faster than the Jo Daviess County average and 38% 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 The Galena Territory is 20.5% faster than the average in Illinois and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
The average internet download speed in The Galena Territory is 32.3 Mbps based upon 17624 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 The Galena Territory 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 The Galena Territory, Illinois.

What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for The Galena Territory, Illinois?

The following zip codes were used: 61028 and 61036

How do the internet speeds in The Galena Territory compare to other cities in Illinois?

Click through to see how the The Galena Territory broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Blue Island, Cobden, Iuka, Robbins, South Jacksonville, St Joseph, Wadsworth

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 The Galena Territory, 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.

Who has the fastest internet service in The Galena Territory?

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

Is there fiber internet service near me?

Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in The Galena Territory - Jo-Carroll Energy.

The Galena Territory 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.