13 Best Internet Providers in 61820, IL
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61820 ISP Report Card | A- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,813 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real 61820 Customer Ratings | 3 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
61820 has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 61820.
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61820 has 13 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the zip. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in 61820.
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Above are the top 4 providers in 61820, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your zip.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local 61820 ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in 61820, IL?
Pavlov Media is the best internet provider in 61820 based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Pavlov Media had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in 61820, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Pavlov Media is an option for 53.49% of the zip.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in 61820, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in 61820
Local, State, and National Ratings for all 61820 Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | 61820 Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (3) |  (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) |  (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 323 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Pavlov Media is the best internet service provider for 61820 residents. Pavlov Media was rated at an average of 4.33 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. i3 Broadband wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.31 out of 5 stars and 78.0% coverage in 61820.
At a national level, based on 4354 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, i3 Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in 61820?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the zip, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in 61820?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the zip, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by i3 Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Volo Internet should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in 61820
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Volo Internet | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Pavlov Media | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| i3 Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in 61820
| ISP / Tech Type | 61820 Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by 61820 ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the zip are available through Volo Internet. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in 61820. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,955 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the zip rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with i3 Broadband. This indicates i3 Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in 61820?
Illinois customers rate Pavlov Media as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Pavlov Media received a local rating of 4.67 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. i3 Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s 61820 customers with an average price rating of 4.19 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in 61820, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in 61820
| ISP / Tech Type | 61820 Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
61820 Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the zip and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for 61820 below, including the metrics used and how 61820 compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in 61820 that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 82.65% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,813 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for 61820. | 10.0 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a zip indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 18% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 64% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 76% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
61820 ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in 61820 is A-, which is better than other zip codes. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in 61820 is high with a score of 52 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in 61820 have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The 61820 ISP Report Card evaluates the zip on availability and speed metrics compared to other zip codes in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a zip needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
83% of 61820 households have an internet connection despite having 84.16% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 11% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 76% subscribe to it. A large amount of 61820 residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Zip Codes Compare to 61820?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
How Much Speed does a 61820 Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in 61820 is 2.0, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. 61820's average household income is $36,974 which is much lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and much lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
61820 also has 63% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 18% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of 61820 has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, 61820 households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 96% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in 61820?
i3 Broadband Fiber in 61820, IL
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(22)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 78.0% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media Fiber in 61820, IL
Availability:
53.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,068 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 53.5% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,068 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Pavlov Media Fiber.
Volo Internet Fiber in 61820, IL
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,150 Mbps
Volo Internet offers Fiber service to 29.1% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Volo Internet Fiber has speeds up to 2,150 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Volo Internet Fiber.
EarthLink Fiber in 61820, IL
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,867 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 26.4% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,867 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 61820 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in 61820, IL
Availability:
26.4%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,867 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 26.4% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,867 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in 61820 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in 61820?
XFINITY Cable in 61820, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,320 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 83.0% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,320 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 67 Mbps throughout the zip.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in 61820?
EarthLink DSL in 61820, IL
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 74.3% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in 61820 from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in 61820, IL
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 74.3% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 69 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in 61820 from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in 61820, IL
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 18.0% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in 61820?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
76 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the zip.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
76.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
76.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.6% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.5 Mbps throughout the zip.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
40.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
480 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 40.7% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 480 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 100, with an average of 98 Mbps throughout the zip.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
11.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.7% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the zip.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Volo Internet Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Volo Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Volo Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 50, with an average of 38 Mbps throughout the zip.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in 61820, IL
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of 61820 homes. Across the zip, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in 61820?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in 61820 is Pavlov Media.
- The fastest internet provider should be Volo Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, i3 Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in 61820 is Pavlov Media.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in 61820, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does 61820 compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how 61820 stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to 61820's A- ISP Report Card and 52 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100