Internet providers in
Elgin, IL

Name: AT&T DSL and Fiber Residential Internet Service
Brand: AT&T
Rating: 3 (472 reviews)

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How much internet speed do I need?

5+ Mbps

Regular browsing
Music streaming
Ideal for 1 person

10+ Mbps

HD video streaming
Casual gaming
Ideal for 1-2 people

20+ Mbps

Ultra HD streaming
Frequent gaming
Ideal for 2-4 people

40+ Mbps

Simultaneous HD streaming
Simultaneous gaming
Ideal for 4+

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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.

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What is the best internet provider in Elgin?

AT&T— Great value
Xfinity— High speeds widely available
Mediacom— Good for multiple users
Viasat— Widely available
WOW!— Award-winning customer service

Elgin Residential Internet Coverage

The middle-income area of Elgin is the eighth largest city in Illinois. Residents are well-educated and quite diverse. Almost 45% of residents are of Hispanic or Latino descent. In addition, nearly 28% of residents are foreign born. Elgin residents rely on their internet services to stay in contact with loved ones in their country of origin and further their careers. 100% of Elgin has access to high-speed internet, which is slightly higher than 95% for all of Illinois.

Cable internet users can opt for either Xfinity or WOW! Both providers reach 98% of residents. AT&T brings DSL to 90% of homes and fiber optics to 7% of Elgin residents south of I-90. Access to fiber optics is likely to increase over time.

Commercial users in the area have access to the same services as residents and additional providers as well. Megapath offers copper wire and DSL to commercial users. Level 3 Communiations and Zayo Group both offer 1% businesses fiber optics.