Internet providers in Arlington Heights, IL

Internet in Arlington Heights

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

Arlington Heights Residential Internet Coverage

Residents of Arlington Heights live in some of the most expensive homes in both Illinois and the country. The population is decidedly white-collar, working mainly in management and office administration roles. It's a family-friendly area with well-educated, wealthy residents. Almost 18% of Arlington Heights residents were born outside the United States, making it an ethnically diverse area. Residents depend on their high-speed internet services to stay in contact with loved ones in their country of origin and connect with the community. Compared with 95% of Illinois, 100% of Arlington Heights can connect to high-speed internet.

Arlington Heights residents have three connection options. Cable internet is provided by Xfinity and WOW! AT&T is the area's DSL provider. All three reach 95% of residents. Fiber optics are not yet available to residents. Satellite internet from Hughesnet is another option, however.

In addition to the options provided to residents, businesses in the area can connect to copper wire and DSL from Megapath. They're also beginning to get fiber optics. Currently, Level 3 Communications reaches 1% of commercial users with this option.

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Average download speed
159.89 Mbps

Average upload speed
29.56 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
12.17 ms

Average jitter
16.32 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Arlington Heights?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Arlington Heights internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	1000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Astound Broadband	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Rise Broadband	Fixed Wireless	25 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Rise Broadband
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Easy Internet Now	DSL & Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Urban Communications	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Urban Communications
e-vergent	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent