10 Best Internet Providers in West Urbana, Urbana, IL

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Urbana, Urbana, IL?

i3 Broadband is the best internet provider in West Urbana based on Urbana customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, i3 Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in West Urbana, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. i3 Broadband is an option for 87.75% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in West Urbana, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in West Urbana

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

Based on 305 reviews from Urbana internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for West Urbana residents. i3 Broadband was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Urbana, with 2.50 out of 5 stars and 87.8% coverage in West Urbana.

At a national level, based on 4252 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Pavlov Media is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.73 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Urbana?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by i3 Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

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

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Volo Internet	10,000 Mbps
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	Pavlov Media	2,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	i3 Broadband	1,000 Mbps
	Fidium Fiber	500 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in West Urbana

Based on data reported by West Urbana ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in West Urbana. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,780 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood 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 West Urbana?

Urbana customers rate i3 Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city 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 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s West Urbana customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in West Urbana

West Urbana 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 neighborhood 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 Urbana below, including the metrics used and how West Urbana compares to the rest of Urbana and nation.

West Urbana ISP Report Card: A-

	Metric (hover for details)	West Urbana	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in West Urbana that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	87.75%	72.25%	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.	2,618 Mbps	2,204 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 Urbana.	9.6	8.7	6.8

 

West Urbana Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	West Urbana	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.2	2.1	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.	15%	15%	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.	82%	83%	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.	75%	66%	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.	86%	82%	76%

West Urbana ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in West Urbana is A-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in West Urbana is high with a score of 61 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in West Urbana have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The West Urbana ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 West Urbana households have an internet connection despite having 87.75% availability. 75% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 2% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 16% 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 75% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 86% subscribe to it. A very large amount of West Urbana 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 Neighborhoods Compare to West Urbana?

How Much Speed does a West Urbana Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in West Urbana is 2.2, which is larger than the Urbana average of 2.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. West Urbana's average household income is $64,369 which is much higher than the Urbana average of $57,453 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

West Urbana also has 57% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Urbana average of 39%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 15% of residents in Urbana who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of West Urbana has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, West Urbana households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 97% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% 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 Urbana?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Urbana?

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 Urbana is i3 Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. 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 West Urbana is i3 Broadband.
• HughesNet, i3 Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, XFINITY from Comcast, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in West Urbana, 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 Urbana compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how West Urbana 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 Urbana's A- ISP Report Card and 61 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.