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Best Internet Providers in Sterling, IL for You

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Top 10 Internet Service Providers in Sterling, IL

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Xfinity 86.7% Available
Cable
Download speeds up to: 1.2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $40.00/mo
Viasat 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 150 Mbps
T-Mobile 22.8% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds from: 87 - 415 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*With AutoPay, taxes and fees included. See details See less

Rely plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified Internet plans can experience fast speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. T-Mobile Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks. See https://t-mobile.com/OpenInternet for additional details.

Verizon 67.3% Available
5G Internet
Download speeds up to: 300 Mbps
Plans starting at: $35.00/mo
XNET 24% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $65.00/mo
Rise Broadband 79.5% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 250 Mbps
Plans starting at: $25.00/mo*
*Displayed rate requires AutoPay.
UScellular 86.9% Available
Fixed Wireless
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $50.00/mo*
*$60 without Auto Pay And Paperless Billing Discount.
Surf Air Wireless 55.2% Available
Fiber
Download speeds up to: 2 Gbps
Plans starting at: $30.00/mo
Starlink 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 350 Mbps
Plans starting at: $59.00/mo
HughesNet 100% Available
Satellite
Download speeds up to: 100 Mbps
Plans starting at: $39.99/mo*
*100 GB Priority Data

Best Internet Providers in Sterling

For the best internet in Sterling, IL, look no further than fiber internet. Surf Internet offers an impressive fiber connection with download speeds up to 1 Gbps, covering 42.8% of the area, and it starts at just $25 per month. Sign up for Surf Internet now to enjoy high-speed, reliable service. If fiber isn’t available or if you want another solid option, Xfinity provides top-notch cable internet. With coverage across 84.6% of Sterling and speeds reaching 1.2 Gbps, priced from $30 per month, Xfinity is a great choice for fast and dependable connectivity. Lastly, consider 5G home internet from Verizon. While its coverage is currently 32.5%, it offers speeds up to 50 Mbps and is priced at $50 monthly, making it a viable alternative where fiber and cable might not be accessible.

Internet Provider Store Locations in Sterling

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Average download speed in Sterling:

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Best Internet Provider in Sterling

  1. Xfinity - Most Cable availability
  2. Viasat - Most internet coverage in Sterling
  3. T-Mobile - 5g internet up to 415 Mbps
  4. Verizon - 5g internet up to 300 Mbps
  5. XNET - Fast download speeds in Sterling
  6. Rise Broadband - Fixed wireless up to 250 Mbps
  7. UScellular - Fixed wireless up to 100 Mbps
  8. Surf Air Wireless - Fast speeds and most Fiber availability
  9. Starlink - Widely available
  10. HughesNet - Another great satellite internet alternative for those who can't get Cable, Fiber, or DSL

Fastest Internet Providers in Sterling

How Much Speed Do I Need?

25+ Mbps

  • Web Surfing & Email
  • HD Streaming
  • Supports 1-2 Devices
  • Ideal for 1-2 people

100+ Mbps

  • Ultra HD (4K) Streaming
  • Low Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports 3-5 Devices
  • Ideal for 2-6 people

1 Gig

  • Multi 4K HD Streaming
  • No Lag Online Gaming
  • Supports more than 5 Devices
  • Ideal for 6+ people

An Overview of Internet Providers in Sterling By Connection

Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps 87%
JCWIFI Fixed Wireless 200 Mbps 6%
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 300 Mbps 80%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
AT&T 5G Internet 300 Mbps 2%
UScellular Fixed Wireless 220 Mbps 87%
Surf Air Wireless Fiber 2 Gbps 55%
Starlink Satellite 400 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 23%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 67%
XNET Fixed Wireless 2 Gbps 24%
Provider Connection Download speeds up to Availability
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps 100%
T-Mobile 5G Internet 415 Mbps 23%
Verizon 5G Internet 300 Mbps 67%
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps 100%

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Internet Availability by Connection Type in Sterling

Internet service providers in Sterling use different methods for connecting their customers to the web. Connection types matter, so choose wisely. Fiber is generally the fastest and most reliable option, followed by cable, DSL and 5G home internet.

Fiber - 85%

What is Mbps?

Mbps is the abbreviation for megabits per second, and it also appears written as Mbits/sec. Internet providers use megabits per second to measure speeds. Broadband speeds are 25 Mbps or faster. Learn more about Mbps.

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Free Wireless Internet Access in Sterling, IL

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2607 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081
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2323 East Lincolnway
Sterling, IL 61081
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2605 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081
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2317 East Lincolnway
Sterling, IL 61081
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1224 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
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2607 Woodlawn Road
Sterling, IL 61081
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1900 West Le Fevre Road
Sterling, IL 61081
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1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
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1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
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1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081

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