Internet providers in Buffalo Grove, IL

Internet in Buffalo Grove

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

Buffalo Grove Residential Internet Coverage

Residents of Buffalo Grove live in one of the most expensive cities in Illinois and the country. The white-collar residents work largely in management careers. Buffalo Grove is also a family-friendly area. Residents are well-educated and wealthy. It's also an ethnically diverse area. Almost 30% of residents were born outside the United States. Residents depend on their internet connection to keep in touch with family in their country of origin and to pursue educational and career advancement.

Xfinity provides cable internet to 99% of homes. WOW! also provides cable internet to 7% of residents between Dundee Rd. and Rte. 22. AT&T is the sole DSL provider in the area, reaching 98% homes. Fiber optics are not yet available to residents.

On top of the services offered to residential users, businesses can also connect to copper wire and DSL from Megapath. Commercial users are also beginning to have access to fiber optics. Zayo Group reaches 4% of Buffalo Grove businesses with this service.

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Average download speed
184.64 Mbps

Average upload speed
24.91 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
11.24 ms

Average jitter
9.76 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Buffalo Grove?

AT&T - Great value
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Verizon Home Internet - Fast upload and download speeds
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Buffalo Grove internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	2000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Verizon Home Internet	5G Home	300 Mbps	4/5	View Plans for Verizon Home Internet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
Astound Broadband	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
e-vergent	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent
Wonderwave Internet	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Wonderwave Internet