10 Best Internet Providers in Mulkeytown, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mulkeytown, 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 Mulkeytown, IL?

ProTek Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Mulkeytown based on 100 Illinois customer reviews, and ProTek Communications 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 Mulkeytown, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mulkeytown

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

Based on 100 reviews from Illinois internet customers, ProTek Communications is the best internet service provider for Mulkeytown residents. ProTek Communications was rated at an average of 3.00 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 27.9% coverage in Mulkeytown.

At a national level, based on 2275 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ProTek Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mulkeytown?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Mulkeytown, the fastest internet in the city comes from ProTek Communications.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	ProTek Communications	10,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	7,000 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	5,000 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Southern Illinois Wireless Internet	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mulkeytown

Based on data reported by Mulkeytown ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ProTek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Mulkeytown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 ProTek Communications. This indicates ProTek Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mulkeytown?

Illinois customers rate ProTek Communications 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.

ProTek Communications received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mulkeytown customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mulkeytown

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

Mulkeytown ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mulkeytown	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mulkeytown that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.68%	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.	7,660 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 Mulkeytown.	5.7	7.1	6.8

 

Mulkeytown Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mulkeytown	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.	2.2	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.	6%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	82%	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.	37%	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.	38%	75%	76%

Mulkeytown ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mulkeytown is B+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mulkeytown is high with a score of 20 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mulkeytown have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mulkeytown 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.

82% of Mulkeytown households have an internet connection despite having 96.68% availability. 37% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 8% 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 37% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 38% subscribe to it. A very low number of Mulkeytown 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 Mulkeytown?

How Much Speed does a Mulkeytown Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mulkeytown is 2.2, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mulkeytown's average household income is $71,436 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.

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

Compared to the rest of the country, Mulkeytown households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% 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 Mulkeytown?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mulkeytown?

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 Mulkeytown is ProTek Communications.
• The fastest internet provider should be ProTek Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ProTek Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Mulkeytown is ProTek Communications.
• Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mulkeytown, 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 Mulkeytown compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Mulkeytown 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 Mulkeytown's B+ ISP Report Card and 20 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.