11 Best Internet Providers in Arcola, IL
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| Arcola ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 6,586 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 11 | |
| Real Arcola Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Arcola has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Arcola.
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Arcola has 11 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Arcola.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Pavlov Media
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Mediacom
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Fidium
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EarthLink
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Above are the top 4 providers in Arcola, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Arcola ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Arcola, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Arcola 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 Arcola, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.43% of the city.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Arcola, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Arcola
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Arcola Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcola Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Fidium | (1) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Arcola residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.08 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.14 out of 5 stars and 80.6% coverage in Arcola.
At a national level, based on 2156 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Arcola?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Arcola?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Pavlov Media 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 Arcola
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| MF Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Arcola
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcola Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Arcola ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Arcola. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Arcola?
Illinois customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.29 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Pavlov Media is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Arcola customers with an average price rating of 4.67 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Arcola, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Arcola
| ISP / Tech Type | Arcola Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidium | (1) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Arcola 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 city 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 Arcola below, including the metrics used and how Arcola compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Arcola that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 81.23% | 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. | 6,586 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 Arcola. | 9.0 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.0 | 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. | 5% | 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. | 86% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 80% | 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. | 64% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Arcola ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Arcola is A-, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Arcola is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Arcola have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Arcola ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.
80% of Arcola households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 10% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Arcola 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 Cities Compare to Arcola?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 10 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 9 / 100
How Much Speed does a Arcola Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Arcola is 3.0, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Arcola's average household income is $80,388 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Arcola also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 5% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Arcola has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Arcola households are much more technology-disengaged. 86% of households have some sort of computing device, 75% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 81% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Arcola?
Pavlov Media Fiber in Arcola, IL
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 80.6% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber in Arcola, IL
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 78.0% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Arcola?
Mediacom Cable in Arcola, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 80.5% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Arcola?
Fidium DSL in Arcola, IL
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 39.1% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 53 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 70, with an average of 7.5 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Arcola from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Arcola?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Arcola homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 750 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 500, with an average of 350 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.6% of Arcola homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.3% of Arcola homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.3% of Arcola homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.4% of Arcola homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 136 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
MF Wireless Fixed Wireless in Arcola, IL
MF Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of Arcola homes. Across the city, MF Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 city.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Arcola?
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 Arcola is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. 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 Arcola is Verizon.
- T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Arcola, 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 Arcola compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Arcola 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 Arcola's A- ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
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XFINITY Cable
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Eric L
XFINITY Cable
January 09, 2026 I find Xfinity to operate in a rather customer unfriendly fashion. There seems to be a regional monopoly and competition is not strong. Xfinity is very expensive and the service is very middle of the road. The value proposition is quite poor.
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Jessica H.
XFINITY Cable
January 05, 2026 Our internet provide is constantly raising our prices and is not transparent with why they are increasing. They make up new "fees" so it looks like they aren't raising your service itself just new fees you have to pay. It started off as a great deal but now our price is probably double what it was initially. We also bundle home phone and television and all of that has increased in price too. As of recently I am feeling like our service is starting to not be as quick and we have been casually looking for an alternative provider to go with.
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An Illinois Customer
#N/A Fixed Wireless
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Karl G
Cable One Cable
December 12, 2025 I switched to Sparklight a year ago after having been a Frontier customer for many years and I am glad I switched. I know get much, much faster internet for less than what I was paying Frontier, my last internet provider. My internet service is much more stable now too. I used to have to call Frontier multiple times a month to deal with break downs. Now, I hardly have a break down, my internet speeds are consistently fast, and the only time we really have a problem is after a severe storm or some other catastrophic event. The service is excellent. Their representative are courtesy, their field techs are respectful and responsive, and I can handle all my business through the app if I wish. If Sparklight stays like this, I don’t ever see myself going to another provider.
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