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 228 Mbps for download speeds and 19 Mbps for upload speeds for Xfinity customers over 4,964 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 March 18, 2024
ProviderDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
Xfinity
Cable
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228 Mbps19 Mbps10 ms
Metronet
Fiber
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216 Mbps136 Mbps20 ms
Frontier Communications
DSL
Fiber
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16 Mbps2 Mbps14 ms
* Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months

Internet Providers in DeKalb, IL

Xfinity

Cable

Download Speed

228Mbps

Upload Speed

19Mbps

Latency

10ms

Overview

Xfinity is the most popular provider in DeKalb offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 228 Mbps for download speeds and 19 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,964 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 28% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 62% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.

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Recent Xfinity Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024564 Mbps23 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 2024334 Mbps11 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024109 Mbps22 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024261 Mbps22 Mbps11 ms
March 16, 2024234 Mbps34 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 202467 Mbps9 Mbps39 ms
March 16, 202489 Mbps16 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 2024156 Mbps11 Mbps10 ms
March 16, 2024280 Mbps12 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024232 Mbps11 Mbps12 ms

Metronet

Fiber

Download Speed

216Mbps

Upload Speed

136Mbps

Latency

20ms

Overview

Metronet is the 2nd most popular provider in DeKalb offering fiber internet service. Users have been getting 216 Mbps for download speeds and 136 Mbps for upload speeds over 4,375 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Metronet has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 27% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 32% of users saw upload speeds faster than 250 Mbps.

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Recent Metronet Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 16, 2024104 Mbps93 Mbps5 ms
March 16, 2024201 Mbps143 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 2024673 Mbps670 Mbps20 ms
March 16, 2024390 Mbps473 Mbps26 ms
March 16, 2024172 Mbps1 Mbps7 ms
March 16, 20246 Mbps9 Mbps43 ms
March 16, 2024507 Mbps491 Mbps21 ms
March 16, 2024260 Mbps60 Mbps9 ms
March 16, 2024326 Mbps273 Mbps22 ms
March 16, 202495 Mbps94 Mbps20 ms

Frontier Communications

DSL
Fiber

Download Speed

16Mbps

Upload Speed

2Mbps

Latency

14ms

Overview

Frontier Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in DeKalb offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 16 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 336 recent tests.

Performance Breakdown

Frontier Communications has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in DeKalb. 31% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 69% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.

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Recent Frontier Communications Speed Tests in DeKalb

DateDownload SpeedUpload SpeedLatency
March 15, 202415 Mbps1 Mbps19 ms
March 15, 202450 Mbps4 Mbps18 ms
March 14, 202412 Mbps1 Mbps16 ms
March 13, 20242 Mbps1 Mbps12 ms
March 13, 20241 Mbps1 Mbps353 ms
March 12, 2024239 Mbps228 Mbps10 ms
March 11, 2024251 Mbps247 Mbps10 ms
March 9, 20244 Mbps1 Mbps22 ms
March 9, 20245 Mbps1 Mbps41 ms
March 7, 202413 Mbps1 Mbps61 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, Xfinity provides the fastest download and upload speeds.

Is there fiber internet in DeKalb, IL?

Metronet and Frontier Communications provide fiber internet in DeKalb.