Best Internet Providers in Amboy, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Amboy, IL
Amboy has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Amboy.
Ranks compare Amboy with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Amboy, IL at a Glance
Amboy Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Surf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city 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 Amboy ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Amboy, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Amboy 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 Amboy, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.46% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Amboy?
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 Amboy
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- XFINITY - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- IT Works - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Amboy Compares to Places Its Size
Amboy's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Amboy | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lee County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.6% | top 41% | 55.3% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,572 Mbps | top 7% | 4,656 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 33% | 6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 7% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 36% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 43% | 65% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 17% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,910 | bottom 47% | $77,432 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 86.6% of homes in Amboy, against 55.3% across Lee County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Amboy are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,910 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Amboy
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Amboy?
Surf Fiber in Amboy, IL
Availability:
79.8%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 79.8% of Amboy homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Amboy, IL
Availability:
7.7%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 7.7% of Amboy homes. Across the city, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Amboy?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Amboy homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Amboy homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
IT Works Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
IT Works offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Amboy homes. Across the city, IT Works Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
39.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.2% of Amboy homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
39.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.2% of Amboy homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Amboy, IL
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
270 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Amboy homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 270 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Amboy?
XFINITY Cable in Amboy, IL
Availability:
80.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 80.4% of Amboy homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Amboy?
Frontier DSL in Amboy, IL
Availability:
81.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 81.8% of Amboy homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Brightspeed DSL in Amboy, IL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 1.7% of Amboy homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Amboy by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Amboy has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Amboy
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Amboy
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61310 | 3,796 | 68.3% | 5,134 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 44/100 |
How Amboy Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Amboy that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Franklin Grove has the most homes with fiber (68.5%) and Eldena the fewest (0.0%); Amboy has 86.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amboy (this page) | 2,869 | 86.6% | 6,572 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Franklin Grove | 1,385 | 68.5% | 5,475 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| Sublette | 699 | 0.0% | 202 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| West Brooklyn | 354 | 0.0% | 65 Mbps | 3 | F | 51/100 |
| Shaws | 238 | 0.0% | 232 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 50/100 |
| Maytown | 220 | 0.0% | 65 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 49/100 |
| Eldena | 212 | 0.0% | 56 Mbps | 5 | D | 37/100 |
| Walton | 195 | 0.0% | 151 Mbps | 4.7 | D- | 42/100 |
| Nachusa | 168 | 42.9% | 874 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Binghampton | 155 | 23.9% | 1,916 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 53/100 |
| Lee Center | 148 | 46.6% | 1,015 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 48/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Amboy?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF 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 Amboy
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| IT Works | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Amboy. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Amboy Internet Providers
Based on 298 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Amboy 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 27.5% coverage in Amboy.
At a national level, based on 4899 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 Amboy Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Amboy, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amboy Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Amboy
Based on data reported by Amboy ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Amboy. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,965 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Amboy Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Amboy?
Of the providers in Amboy, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Amboy 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. SURF Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Amboy, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Amboy
| ISP / Tech Type | Amboy Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| IT Works | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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 Amboy?
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 Amboy is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Amboy is Verizon.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Amboy, available to 98.5% 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.