Internet Speeds in DeKalb, IL

DeKalb residents have 3 internet providers to choose from. Xfinity is the most popular provider, offering cable internet service. In our research, we have been seeing 138 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 3,154 recent tests. Metronet and Frontier Communications also have coverage in DeKalb, although they are not as popular as Xfinity. These providers offer fiber and DSL internet service.

See more detailed speed and coverage data below.

Last updated on June 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
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138 Mbps22 Mbps10 ms
Metronet
Fiber
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202 Mbps136 Mbps7 ms
Frontier Communications
DSL
Fiber
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12 Mbps1 Mbps15 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in DeKalb, IL

Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

138Mbps

Upload Speed

22Mbps

Latency

10ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in DeKalb offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 138 Mbps for download speeds and 22 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,154 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 25% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 68% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024524 Mbps392 Mbps2 ms
June 17, 2024159 Mbps22 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202445 Mbps10 Mbps11 ms
June 17, 202498 Mbps23 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024239 Mbps19 Mbps11 ms
June 17, 2024385 Mbps23 Mbps9 ms
June 17, 2024453 Mbps23 Mbps15 ms
June 17, 202488 Mbps23 Mbps10 ms
June 17, 2024419 Mbps38 Mbps9 ms
June 17, 202429 Mbps6 Mbps12 ms

Metronet

Fiber

Download Speed

202Mbps

Upload Speed

136Mbps

Latency

7ms

Overview

Metronet is the 2nd most popular provider in DeKalb offering fiber internet service. Users have been getting 202 Mbps for download speeds and 136 Mbps for upload speeds over 3,065 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Metronet has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 26% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 31% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent Metronet Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 17, 2024220 Mbps239 Mbps6 ms
June 17, 2024275 Mbps48 Mbps6 ms
June 17, 202485 Mbps133 Mbps14 ms
June 17, 2024824 Mbps604 Mbps5 ms
June 17, 2024510 Mbps431 Mbps5 ms
June 17, 2024303 Mbps297 Mbps8 ms
June 17, 2024205 Mbps188 Mbps3 ms
June 17, 2024100 Mbps1 Mbps5 ms
June 17, 2024358 Mbps170 Mbps7 ms
June 17, 202492 Mbps94 Mbps12 ms

Frontier Communications

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

12Mbps

Upload Speed

1Mbps

Latency

15ms

Overview

Frontier Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in DeKalb offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 12 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 718 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Frontier Communications has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 42% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 94% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Frontier Communications Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
June 11, 202416 Mbps2 Mbps15 ms
June 8, 20243 Mbps1 Mbps112 ms
June 8, 202410 Mbps1 Mbps13 ms
June 8, 20248 Mbps1 Mbps26 ms
June 7, 202420 Mbps1 Mbps13 ms
June 7, 202425 Mbps2 Mbps10 ms
June 6, 202419 Mbps1 Mbps16 ms
June 6, 202416 Mbps2 Mbps10 ms
June 4, 202419 Mbps1 Mbps15 ms
June 3, 202412 Mbps2 Mbps14 ms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers are available in DeKalb, IL?

Xfinity, Metronet and Frontier Communications currently operate in DeKalb.

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

Xfinity is currently the most popular internet provider in DeKalb based on the number of speed tests in the last 3 months.

What is the fastest internet provider in DeKalb, 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 DeKalb are getting, Metronet provides the fastest download speeds and Metronet provides the fastest upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in DeKalb, IL?

Metronet and Frontier Communications provide fiber internet in DeKalb.