Best Internet Providers in Balcom, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Balcom, IL
Balcom has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Balcom.
Ranks compare Balcom with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Balcom, IL at a Glance
Balcom Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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DSL
WK&T
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Fiber
Sparklight
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Fiber
EarthLink
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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 Balcom ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Balcom, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Balcom 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 Balcom, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.88% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Balcom?
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 Balcom
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- WK&T - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conexon Connect - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Balcom Compares to Places Its Size
Balcom's report card score is in the top 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 19%.
| Measure | Balcom | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Union County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 59.9% | bottom 45% | 50.4% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,845 Mbps | top 12% | 3,993 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 19% | 5.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 21% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 86% | bottom 17% | 84% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 76% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 22% | bottom 4% | 33% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 51% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,055 | top 32% | $58,698 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 59.9% of homes in Balcom, against 50.4% across Union County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Balcom are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,055 (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 Balcom
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Balcom?
WK&T Fiber in Balcom, IL
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
WK&T offers Fiber service to 39.5% of Balcom homes. Across the city, WK&T Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Balcom, IL
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Balcom homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Balcom?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Balcom homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
376 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Balcom homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 376 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Balcom homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Balcom homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
72.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.8% of Balcom homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless in Balcom, IL
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Conexon Connect offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.5% of Balcom homes. Across the city, Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Balcom?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Balcom, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Balcom?
Frontier DSL in Balcom, IL
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 85.7% of Balcom homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Balcom by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Balcom
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Balcom
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Balcom Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Balcom that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Dongola has the most homes with fiber (78.4%) and Anna the fewest (48.7%); Balcom has 59.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcom (this page) | 147 | 59.9% | 2,845 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 25/100 |
| Anna | 6,374 | 48.7% | 4,213 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 18/100 |
| Cobden | 2,762 | 54.2% | 4,123 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Jonesboro | 2,603 | 52.1% | 4,028 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 21/100 |
| Dongola | 1,539 | 78.4% | 6,114 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 16/100 |
| Mountain Glen | 498 | 28.5% | 2,350 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 21/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 407 | 47.2% | 2,354 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 23/100 |
| Saratoga | 272 | 26.1% | 2,193 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 12/100 |
| Perks | 263 | 29.7% | 1,019 Mbps | 3.1 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Mill Creek | 218 | 14.7% | 615 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 8/100 |
| Wetaug | 126 | 42.9% | 2,179 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 13/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Balcom?
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, Sparklight 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 Balcom
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| WK&T | 2,000 |
| Conexon Connect | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Balcom Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Balcom 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 72.8% coverage in Balcom.
At a national level, based on 2520 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 Balcom Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Balcom, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Balcom 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Balcom
Based on data reported by Balcom ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Balcom. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 | Balcom Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Balcom?
Of the providers in Balcom, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Balcom 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 Balcom, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Balcom
| ISP / Tech Type | Balcom Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| WK&T | (0) | (0) | (7) | 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 Balcom?
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 Balcom is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Balcom is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Balcom, available to 93.9% 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.