Note that the links to the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) listed below are not an endorsement of the mentioned products and services. They are provided simply as a sampling of the options that are available to users.
If you have additional information about ISPs available in this area, please contribute it!
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University-provided options
- Ethernet-based UIUCnet in offices,
- UIUCnet Walkup in selected areas
- IllinoisNet Wireless and eduroam access are free on campus.
Local high-speed ISPs
- Cable modem
- Fixed Wireless broadband:
- Volo Broadband (Champaign-Urbana)
- Conxxus, Netcare, Rising Wireless (some local towns)
Nationwide ISPs
- Dial-up: NetZero, PeoplePC, AOL, Efanz, 550Access, many others
- DSL: NetZero
- Optical fiber: AT&T
- Cable modem: Comcast
- Satellite: HughesNet Gen4, Exede, Starband
Phone line networking (Optical Fiber, DSL, Dial-up)
Ethernet or cable modem networking
- UIUCnet (in campus buildings)
- Some local apartments provide Ethernet network access as part of the rental agreement. Check with your landlord.
- Comcast (Champaign-Urbana)
- Mediacom (some other local towns)
Wireless networking (wi-fi, cellular, fixed wireless, or satellite)
Wi-Fi (802.11)
(often free for laptops and many mobile devices)
- IllinoisNet Wireless
(on campus) - UIUCnet Wireless
(on campus) - eduroam
(on campus) - Many local coffee shops, bookstores, hotels, and other businesses provide wireless networking for their customers. Look for signs and ask at the customer desks.
Cellular / 3G Broadband
(usually comes with a monthly service contract for mobile devices; less commonly available on laptops)
- AT&T
- Boost Mobile
- Cricket
- Metro PCS
- Sprint PCS
- T-Mobile
- Tracfone
- US Cellular
- Verizon
- Virgin Mobile
- See Resources for Mobile Device Users for more information.
Fixed Wireless Broadband & Satellite
(provides network access to a specific location, such as rural homes)
- Local: Volo Broadband
- Local: Conxxus
- Local: Netcare
- Local: Rising Wireless
- National: HughesNetGen4, Exede, Starband |