There are 4 internet providers operating in Elgin, the most popular being Spectrum. Spectrum offers cable internet service. In 2,279 recent tests, on average, we have been seeing 197 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds for Spectrum customers. In addition to Spectrum, fixed wireless, DSL, fiber and cable internet service is also available from Rise Broadband, AT&T and Suddenlink Communications.
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 | 197 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 16 ms |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 29 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 20 ms |
| AT&T DSL Fiber | 60 Mbps | 44 Mbps | 12 ms |
| Suddenlink Communications Cable | 402 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 12 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Spectrum is the most popular provider in Elgin offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 197 Mbps for download speeds and 12 Mbps for upload speeds over 2,279 recent tests.
Spectrum has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 4th fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Elgin. 35% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 51% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 35 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 9 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 214 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 330 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 563 Mbps | 23 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 62 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 39 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 9 Mbps | 16 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 36 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 15 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 90 Mbps | 32 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 349 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 419 Mbps | 62 Mbps | 22 ms |
Rise Broadband is the 2nd most popular provider in Elgin offering fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 29 Mbps for download speeds and 14 Mbps for upload speeds over 934 recent tests.
Rise Broadband has the 4th fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 4th lowest latency out of all of the providers in Elgin. 36% of users saw download speeds between 25-50 Mbps, and 69% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 27 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 54 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 21 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 5 Mbps | 11 Mbps | 199 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 2 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 25 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 57 Mbps | 17 Mbps | 19 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 15 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 14, 2024 | 46 Mbps | 16 Mbps | 20 ms |
| June 13, 2024 | 43 Mbps | 13 Mbps | 18 ms |
| June 12, 2024 | 244 Mbps | 37 Mbps | 31 ms |
AT&T is the 3rd most popular provider in Elgin offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 60 Mbps for download speeds and 44 Mbps for upload speeds over 813 recent tests.
AT&T has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Elgin. 25% of users saw download speeds between 10-25 Mbps, and 41% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | 8 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 14 ms |
| June 17, 2024 | 793 Mbps | 352 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 473 Mbps | 443 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 300 Mbps | 235 Mbps | 11 ms |
| June 16, 2024 | 596 Mbps | 38 Mbps | 10 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 263 Mbps | 239 Mbps | 12 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 79 Mbps | 36 Mbps | 41 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 10 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 61 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 11 Mbps | 4 Mbps | 13 ms |
| June 15, 2024 | 60 Mbps | 51 Mbps | 9 ms |
Suddenlink Communications is the 4th most popular provider in Elgin offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 402 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload speeds over 13 recent tests.
Suddenlink Communications has the fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Elgin. 40% of users saw download speeds between 250-500 Mbps, and 67% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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