8 Best Internet Providers in West End, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in West End, 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 West End, IL?

ProTek Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in West End based on 59 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 West End, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in West End

Local, State, and National Ratings for all West End Internet Providers

Based on 59 reviews from Illinois internet customers, ProTek Communications is the best internet service provider for West End residents. ProTek Communications was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.62 out of 5 stars and 42.5% coverage in West End.

At a national level, based on 1185 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 West End?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in West End

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	ProTek Communications	10,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	7,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	Southern Illinois Wireless Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps
	Hamilton County Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West End

Based on data reported by West End 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 West End. 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 West End?

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. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West End customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West End

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

West End ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	West End	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West End that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	58.01%	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.	5,146 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 West End.	3.6	7.1	6.8

 

West End Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West End	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.	2.8	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.	3%	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.	76%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	68%	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.	39%	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.	40%	75%	76%

West End ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West End is C+, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West End is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West End have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West End 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.

68% of West End households have an internet connection despite having 97.79% availability. 39% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 39% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 40% subscribe to it. A very low number of West End 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 West End?

How Much Speed does a West End Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West End is 2.8, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. West End's average household income is $66,742 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

West End also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 3% 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 West End has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West End households are much more technology-disengaged. 76% of households have some sort of computing device, 57% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 75% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West End?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West End?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in West End, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West End?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West End?

Which ISP Should You Choose in West End?

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 West End 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 West End is ProTek Communications.
• Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West End, 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 West End compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West End 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 West End's C+ ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.