7 Best Internet Providers in Fairview Heights, IL

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fairview Heights, IL?

i3 Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Fairview Heights based on 102 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 Fairview Heights, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Fairview Heights

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fairview Heights Internet Providers

Based on 102 reviews from Illinois internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for Fairview Heights 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 38.1% coverage in Fairview Heights.

At a national level, based on 3735 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 Fairview Heights?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fairview Heights

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fairview Heights

Based on data reported by Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights. 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 Fairview Heights?

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 Fairview Heights customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Fairview Heights

Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights below, including the metrics used and how Fairview Heights compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Fairview Heights ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairview Heights	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fairview Heights that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	83.20%	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.	5,715 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 Fairview Heights.	7.5	7.1	6.8

 

Fairview Heights Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Fairview Heights	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.	2.4	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.	10%	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.	95%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	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.	80%	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.	80%	75%	76%

Fairview Heights ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

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

The Fairview Heights 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.

91% of Fairview Heights households have an internet connection despite having 99.94% availability. 80% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 80% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights?

How Much Speed does a Fairview Heights Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fairview Heights is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fairview Heights's average household income is $78,757 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than 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.

Fairview Heights also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Fairview Heights has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairview Heights households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fairview Heights?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fairview Heights?

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 Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights is i3 Broadband.
• EarthLink, AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Fairview Heights, 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 Fairview Heights compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights's A- ISP Report Card and 64 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.