Best Internet Providers in Atkinson, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Atkinson, IL
Atkinson has 7 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Atkinson.
Ranks compare Atkinson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Atkinson, IL at a Glance
Atkinson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Geneseo Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Atkinson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Atkinson, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Atkinson 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 Atkinson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 69.77% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Atkinson?
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 Atkinson
- Geneseo Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Atkinson Compares to Places Its Size
Atkinson's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Atkinson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Henry County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 82.7% | top 45% | 93.4% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 878 Mbps | bottom 14% | 1,769 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 35% | 5.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 67% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | bottom 45% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $71,604 | bottom 46% | $76,776 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 82.7% of homes in Atkinson, against 93.4% across Henry County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Atkinson are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $71,604 (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 Atkinson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
82.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 82.7% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
266 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 266 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
425 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 425 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 86 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
69.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.8% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.0% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Atkinson?
Mediacom Cable in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
66.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 66.7% of Atkinson 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 Atkinson?
Geneseo Communications DSL in Atkinson, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers DSL service to 99.1% of Atkinson homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Atkinson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Atkinson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Atkinson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Atkinson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61235 | 1,338 | 89.0% | 933 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 30/100 |
How Atkinson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Atkinson that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Kewanee has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Cambridge the fewest (88.9%); Atkinson has 82.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkinson (this page) | 1,449 | 82.7% | 878 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Kewanee | 13,603 | 95.1% | 1,902 Mbps | 5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Geneseo | 9,763 | 93.9% | 1,010 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 56/100 |
| Cambridge | 2,121 | 88.9% | 925 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 51/100 |
| Annawan | 1,056 | 89.1% | 922 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 36/100 |
| Joslin | 865 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Ulah | 651 | 96.9% | 985 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 46/100 |
| Mineral | 464 | 10.3% | 765 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Spring Hill | 390 | 80.8% | 857 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 51/100 |
| Hooppole | 365 | 3.0% | 1,084 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 30/100 |
| Thomas | 183 | 0.0% | 504 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Atkinson?
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, Mediacom 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 Atkinson
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Atkinson Internet Providers
Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Atkinson 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 97.4% coverage in Atkinson.
At a national level, based on 2337 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 Atkinson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Atkinson, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Atkinson Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Atkinson
Based on data reported by Atkinson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Atkinson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Atkinson Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Atkinson?
Of the providers in Atkinson, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Atkinson 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Atkinson, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Atkinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Atkinson Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Atkinson?
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 Atkinson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Atkinson is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Geneseo Communications has the broadest coverage in Atkinson, available to 100.0% 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.