There are 2 internet providers operating in Alton, the most popular being Spectrum. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In 5,409 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 231 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds for Spectrum customers. In addition to Spectrum, DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service is also available from AT&T.
While these are the real speeds we have been seeing in our research, there are many factors that go into the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 231 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 14 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 60 Mbps | 41 Mbps | 15 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Alton offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 231 Mbps for download speeds and 11 Mbps for upload speeds over 5,409 recent tests.
Spectrum has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alton. 37% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 55% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 136 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 312 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 327 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 60 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 677 Mbps | 727 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 84 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 16 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 442 Mbps | 21 Mbps | 12 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 134 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 10 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 397 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 57 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 431 Mbps | 22 Mbps | 57 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 245 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 17 ms |
AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Alton offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 60 Mbps for download speeds and 41 Mbps for upload speeds over 614 recent tests.
AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Alton. 23% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 36% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
Download Speeds
Upload Speeds
| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2024 | 316 Mbps | 189 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 480 Mbps | 292 Mbps | 11 ms |
| March 16, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 99 Mbps | 23 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 138 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 13 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 41 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 1 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 307 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 3 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 28 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 17 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 19 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 338 Mbps | 283 Mbps | 13 ms |
| March 15, 2024 | 620 Mbps | 302 Mbps | 13 ms |
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