Internet Speeds in Athens, IL

Athens residents have 3 internet providers to choose from. Rise Broadband is the most popular provider, offering fixed wireless internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 5 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds for Rise Broadband customers over 16 recent tests. AT&T and Xfinity also have coverage in Athens, although they are not as popular as Rise Broadband. These providers offer DSL and cable internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Rise Broadband
Fixed Wireless
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5 Mbps2 Mbps40 ms
AT&T
DSL
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16 Mbps1 Mbps30 ms
Xfinity
Cable
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45 Mbps23 Mbps17 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in Athens, IL

Rise Broadband

Fixed Wireless

Download Speed

5Mbps

Upload Speed

2Mbps

Latency

40ms

Overview

Rise Broadband is the most popular provider in Athens offering fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 5 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 16 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Rise Broadband has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 64% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 86% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Rise Broadband Speed Tests in Athens

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
February 27, 20247 Mbps2 Mbps33 ms

AT&T

DSL

Download Speed

16Mbps

Upload Speed

1Mbps

Latency

30ms

Overview

AT&T is the 2nd most popular provider in Athens offering DSL internet service. Users have been getting 16 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 5 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

AT&T has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 100% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

45Mbps

Upload Speed

23Mbps

Latency

17ms

Overview

Xfinity is the 3rd most popular provider in Athens offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 45 Mbps for download speeds and 23 Mbps for upload speeds over 1 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Athens. 100% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in Athens, IL?

Rise Broadband, AT&T and Xfinity currently operate in Athens.

What is the most popular internet provider in Athens, IL?

Rise Broadband is currently the most popular internet provider in Athens based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in Athens, IL?

The fastest internet provider for you is going to differ based on your needs, and which providers actually serve your home. However, when it comes to the real speeds users in Athens are getting, Xfinity provides the fastest download speeds and Xfinity provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in Athens, IL?

There are no providers currently offering fiber internet in Athens.