8 Best Internet Providers in Collinsville, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Collinsville, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Collinsville, IL?

i3 Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Collinsville based on 107 Illinois customer reviews, and i3 Broadband has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Collinsville, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Collinsville

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Collinsville Internet Providers

Based on 107 reviews from Illinois internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for Collinsville residents. i3 Broadband was rated at an average of 4.31 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 44.0% coverage in Collinsville.

At a national level, based on 3808 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, i3 Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Collinsville?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Collinsville, the fastest internet in the city comes from i3 Broadband.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Collinsville

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	i3 Broadband	8,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	7,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Collinsville

Based on data reported by Collinsville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Collinsville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with i3 Broadband. This indicates i3 Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Collinsville?

Illinois customers rate i3 Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

i3 Broadband received a local rating of 4.19 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Collinsville customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Collinsville, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Collinsville

Collinsville Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Collinsville below, including the metrics used and how Collinsville compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Collinsville ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Collinsville	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Collinsville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	61.72%	44.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	3,768 Mbps	2,791 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Collinsville.	7.3	7.1	6.8

 

Collinsville Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Collinsville	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.3	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	12%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	96%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	78%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	79%	75%	76%

Collinsville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Collinsville is B, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Collinsville is high with a score of 64 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Collinsville have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Collinsville ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

92% of Collinsville households have an internet connection despite having 99.90% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 79% subscribe to it. A large amount of Collinsville residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Collinsville?

How Much Speed does a Collinsville Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Collinsville is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Collinsville's average household income is $71,461 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Collinsville also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Collinsville has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Collinsville households are more technology-engaged. 96% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Collinsville?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Collinsville?

The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:

• The best all-around internet service provider in Collinsville is i3 Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, i3 Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Collinsville is i3 Broadband.
• Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Collinsville, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Collinsville compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Collinsville stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Collinsville's B ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.