Best Internet Providers in Adams County, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Adams County, IL
Adams County has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Adams County.
Ranks compare Adams County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Adams County, IL at a Glance
Adams County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Adams Telephone Co-Operative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Adams County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Adams County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Adams County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Adams County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.65% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Adams County?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Adams County
- Adams Telephone Co-Operative - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Illinois Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Adams County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Adams County's report card score is tied 79th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 35th of 102.
| Measure | Adams County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 92.4% | 8th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 1,125 Mbps | 92nd of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.2 | Tied 80th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 59th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 52nd of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 61st of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 55th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | Tied 25th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | Tied 46th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $72,199 | 52nd of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 27th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 92.4% of homes in Adams County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Adams County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $72,199 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Adams County Compares to Its Neighbors
Adams County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Missouri. Among them, Hancock County has the most homes with fiber (80.8%) and Pike County the fewest (58.7%); Adams County has 92.4%.
Map of Adams County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Adams County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County (this page) | 65,737 | 92.4% | 1,125 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Marion County, MO | 28,525 | 71.4% | 1,706 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Hancock County | 17,620 | 80.8% | 2,787 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Pike County | 14,739 | 58.7% | 1,075 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Lewis County, MO | 10,032 | 77.2% | 2,011 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Schuyler County | 6,902 | 69.8% | 1,390 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Brown County | 6,244 | 59.7% | 1,271 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 19/100 |
Internet in Adams County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 62.6% of homes in Fowler to 100.0% in Ursa; by ZIP code, from 61.5% in 62338 (Fowler) to 100.0% in 62376 (Ursa). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Adams County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 49,762 | 95.7% | 1,190 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 44/100 |
| Liberty | 2,260 | 65.3% | 824 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Camp Point | 1,745 | 93.4% | 973 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Fowler | 1,656 | 62.6% | 939 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 26/100 |
| Payson | 1,650 | 73.3% | 877 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Mendon | 1,459 | 98.4% | 995 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 46/100 |
| Ursa | 1,319 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2 | C | 44/100 |
| Golden | 1,027 | 98.0% | 996 Mbps | 3 | C | 27/100 |
| Clayton | 982 | 75.2% | 864 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 15/100 |
| Plainville | 789 | 84.3% | 921 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 35/100 |
| Loraine | 700 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Coatsburg | 520 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Columbus | 345 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 36/100 |
| Lima | 320 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.1 | C | 42/100 |
| Paloma | 252 | 99.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.6 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Beverly | 241 | 27.8% | 551 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 28/100 |
| Richfield | 238 | 41.6% | 633 Mbps | 3 | D | 32/100 |
| La Prairie | 221 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 26/100 |
| Kellerville | 166 | 5.4% | 268 Mbps | 2 | D- | 29/100 |
ZIP codes in Adams County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62301 (Quincy) | 31,789 | 97.5% | 1,200 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 43/100 |
| 62305 (Quincy) | 18,603 | 92.0% | 1,166 Mbps | 5.7 | B- | 47/100 |
| 62347 (Liberty) | 2,386 | 65.5% | 825 Mbps | 3 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 62320 (Camp Point) | 2,226 | 92.3% | 958 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 62351 (Mendon) | 1,766 | 98.6% | 996 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 45/100 |
| 62360 (Payson) | 1,743 | 82.1% | 925 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 49/100 |
| 62338 (Fowler) | 1,488 | 61.5% | 908 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 19/100 |
| 62376 (Ursa) | 1,329 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.6 | C | 45/100 |
| 62324 (Clayton) | 1,287 | 66.8% | 805 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 17/100 |
| 62339 (Golden) | 866 | 98.8% | 996 Mbps | 2.5 | C | 27/100 |
| 62349 (Loraine) | 629 | 98.4% | 991 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 40/100 |
| 62365 (Plainville) | 587 | 79.7% | 924 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 31/100 |
| 62325 (Coatsburg) | 479 | 98.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| 62346 (La Prairie) | 180 | 98.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 29/100 |
| 62359 (Paloma) | 146 | 99.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 45/100 |
| 62348 (Lima) | 39 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1 | C | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Adams County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Adams Telephone Co-Operative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Adams County
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Adams County Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Adams County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.6% coverage in Adams County.
At a national level, based on 4802 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Adams County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Adams County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Adams County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Adams County
Based on data reported by Adams County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Adams County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Adams Telephone Co-Operative. This indicates Adams Telephone Co-Operative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Adams County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative |  (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Adams County?
Of the providers in Adams County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Adams County where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Adams Telephone Co-Operative is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Adams County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Adams County
| ISP / Tech Type | Adams County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Adams County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Adams County?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Adams County, IL
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers Fiber service to 92.4% of Adams County homes. Across the county, Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Adams County?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Adams County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Adams County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
80.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Adams County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
76.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.7% of Adams County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
23.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
489 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.4% of Adams County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 489 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 208 Mbps throughout the county.
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.8% of Adams County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 19 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Adams County?
XFINITY Cable in Adams County, IL
Availability:
73.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 73.0% of Adams County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Adams County?
Frontier DSL in Adams County, IL
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 3.5% of Adams County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Adams County?
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 Adams County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Adams Telephone Co-Operative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Adams County is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Adams Telephone Co-Operative has the broadest coverage in Adams County, available to 92.4% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.