2 Best Internet Providers in Scott AFB, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Scott AFB, 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 Scott AFB, IL?

Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Scott AFB based on 15 Illinois customer reviews, and Spectrum 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 Scott AFB, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Scott AFB

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scott AFB Internet Providers

Based on 15 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Scott AFB residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 3.08 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Wisper Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 33.9% coverage in Scott AFB.

At a national level, based on 1769 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Spectrum is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scott AFB?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Scott AFB, the fastest internet in the city comes from Spectrum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Scott AFB

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scott AFB

Based on data reported by Scott AFB ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Scott AFB. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scott AFB?

Illinois customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 3.08 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Wisper Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scott AFB customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Scott AFB

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

Scott AFB ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Scott AFB	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scott AFB that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	995 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 Scott AFB.	2.0	7.1	6.8

 

Scott AFB Digital Connectivity Index: 91 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Scott AFB	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.	3.2	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.	11%	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.	99%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	97%	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.	95%	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.	280%	75%	76%

Scott AFB ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Scott AFB is D-, which is much better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scott AFB is high with a score of 91 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scott AFB have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Scott AFB 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.

97% of Scott AFB households have an internet connection while having 33.93% availability. 95% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 95% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 280% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB?

How Much Speed does a Scott AFB Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scott AFB is 3.2, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Scott AFB's average household income is $109,580 which is much higher than the Illinois average of $93,298 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Scott AFB also has 22% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 11% 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 Scott AFB has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Scott AFB households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 99% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scott AFB?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Scott AFB, IL.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scott AFB?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Scott AFB?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Scott AFB, IL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scott AFB?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Scott AFB?

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

To see how Scott AFB 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 Scott AFB's D- ISP Report Card and 91 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.