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Internet providers in Altamont, IL

Frontier
100% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
5000Mbps

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Mediacom
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

Hughesnet
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

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Wisper Internet
1% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
400Mbps
Wabash Communications
24% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Consolidated Communications
49% available in Altamont
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
Rural Comm
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Frontier
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
DSL
Download speeds up to
Speeds may vary

Sign up for Fiber 1 Gig Internet and claim a $100 Visa Reward Card. Offer ends 9/30.

Mediacom
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Cable
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps

Limited time offer: $100 credit on all internet packages. See terms for more info.

Hughesnet
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Satellite
Download speeds up to
100Mbps

User Rating(422)

Free Professional Installation. Save $25/month for 12 months! Offer may vary by geographic area. Terms apply.

Wisper Internet
1% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
400Mbps
Wabash Communications
24% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fiber
Download speeds up to
1000Mbps
Consolidated Communications
49% available in Altamont
Connection:
DSL & Fiber
Download speeds up to
30Mbps
Rural Comm
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to
25Mbps
Mint
Available in Altamont
Connection:
Mobile
Mint
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating
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Available in Altamont
Connection:
Mobile
Visible
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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Tello Mobile
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Mobile
Tello Mobile
4GLTE Speeds may vary

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AT&T Wireless
100% available in Altamont
Connection:
Mobile
AT&T Wireless
5G Speeds may vary

User Rating
Verizon Wireless
99% available in Altamont
Connection:
Mobile
Verizon Wireless
4GLTE Speeds may vary

User Rating

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0–5 Mbps

Works for:

  • Checking email
  • Streaming music on one device
  • Searching on Google

5–40 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video on one device
  • Video calling with Skype or FaceTime
  • Online gaming for one player

40–100 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming HD video on a few devices
  • Multiplayer online gaming
  • Downloading large files

100–500 Mbps

Works for:

  • Streaming video in UHD on multiple screens
  • Downloading files quickly
  • Gaming online for multiple players

500–1,000+ Mbps

Works for:

  • Doing a lot of almost anything

Internet in Altamont

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Altamont area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Average starting price
$95.69/mo

Average speed
256 Mbps

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Altamont Residential Internet Coverage

Sitting just outside the city of Effingham, the small town of Altamont is a quiet and safe suburb with over 2,000 residents. It sits along the main highway heading into Effingham, making it a popular stop for those headed to the Effingham County Memorial Airport. Several high speed Internet options are available in Altamont.

Mediacom is one of the largest and most widespread Internet service providers. Coverage is available in all of central Altamont, ensuring that the majority of residents can choose from the company's variety of plans. Service is somewhat limited in the far northeastern part of Altamont, but is widely accessible in the southern part of the city.

Another option starting to reach Altamont is Frontier. Once offering just fiber optic service, Frontier now offers high speed DSL to much of Altamont.

The other main option offered in Altamont is HughesNet. HughesNet is one of the main providers of satellite Internet throughout the United States.

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Data based on internet speed tests performed in Altamont

Average download speed
255.97 Mbps

Average upload speed
34.45 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
15.33 ms

Average jitter
5.14 ms

 

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Summary of Altamont internet providers

Provider Type Download speeds up to User rating Order online
Frontier Fiber 5000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Frontier
Mediacom Cable 1000 Mbps 3.5/5 View Plans for Mediacom
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps 3/5 View Plans for Hughesnet
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless 400 Mbps 4.0/5 View Plans for Wisper Internet
Wabash Communications Fiber 1000 Mbps N/A View Plans for Wabash Communications
Consolidated Communications DSL & Fiber 30 Mbps 2.0/5 View Plans for Consolidated Communications
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps N/A View Plans for Rural Comm

Availability and speeds displayed are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Technology Type

DSL:

DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.

Cable:

Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.

Satellite:

Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.

Fiber:

Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.

Customer reviews of internet providers in Altamont

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on internet providers in Altamont.

Frontier

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Joy M | 08-28-2016

Unreliable connection due to.outdated equipment and congestion on the ports. Horrible customer service and overpriced.

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Joy M | 08-28-2016

Unreliable connection due to.outdated equipment and congestion on the ports. Horrible customer service and overpriced.

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