Internet providers in McHenry, IL

Internet in McHenry

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

McHenry Residential Internet Coverage

McHenry is a growing suburb of Chicago, sitting about half an hour west of the city. Since this is part of Chicagoland, it is served by a wide variety of internet service providers.

Through Frontier, McHenry has a growing fiber optic network. Service is primarily available close to Chicago, but the network is expanding into suburbs like McHenry.

With one of the largest networks in Chicagoland, AT&T is a popular choice for most McHenry neighborhoods. Service reaches the areas of Volo and Lakemoor, as well as southern neighborhoods near Crystal Lake.

Looking for cable coverage? Consider Xfinity. Xfinity has a huge cable network in McHenry. Service covers the entirety of McHenry, expanding into communities to the west, east, north, and south.

Satellite internet is a great option for those living in more rural parts of McHenry. HughesNet makes satellite an option for all of McHenry, reaching other Chicago suburbs like Crystal Lake and Moraine Hills.

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Average download speed
178.7 Mbps

Average upload speed
32.1 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
13.69 ms

Average jitter
23.53 ms

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What is the best internet provider in McHenry?

EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Frontier - No-contract plans available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of McHenry internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
EarthLink	Fiber	1000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Frontier	DSL	N/A	3.5/5	View Plans for Frontier
T-Mobile Home Internet	5G Home	245 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
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
Open Air Wireless	Fixed Wireless	30 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Open Air Wireless
mc.net	DSL	75 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for mc.net
Wonderwave Internet	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Wonderwave Internet
e-vergent	Fiber & Fixed Wireless	1000 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent