Best Internet Providers in Barstow, IL
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barstow, IL
Barstow has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Barstow.
Ranks compare Barstow with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Barstow, IL at a Glance
Barstow Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Cable
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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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 Barstow ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barstow, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Barstow based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barstow, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 94.57% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Barstow?
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 Barstow
How Barstow Compares to Places Its Size
Barstow's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Barstow | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Rock Island County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 94.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,717 Mbps | top 25% | 4,442 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 36% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 35% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 55% | bottom 45% | 73% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 23% | 77% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,474 | bottom 26% | $71,717 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Barstow, against 94.0% across Rock Island County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Barstow are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,474 (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 Barstow
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barstow?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Barstow, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barstow?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barstow, IL
Availability:
94.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
193 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.6% of Barstow homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 193 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barstow, IL
Availability:
20.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% of Barstow homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barstow?
Mediacom Cable in Barstow, IL
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 84.8% of Barstow homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barstow?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Barstow, IL.
Internet in Barstow by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Barstow has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Barstow
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Barstow
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61236 | 73 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 1.9 | D | 42/100 |
How Barstow Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Barstow that have their own pages are all within 5 miles, 1 of them in Iowa. Among them, Hampton has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Carbon Cliff the fewest (73.2%); Barstow has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barstow (this page) | 92 | 0.0% | 1,717 Mbps | 2 | D | 43/100 |
| East Moline | 22,607 | 97.7% | 4,889 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 53/100 |
| Silvis | 8,277 | 98.4% | 5,056 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 41/100 |
| Colona | 6,284 | 98.4% | 4,423 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 63/100 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,099 | 73.2% | 4,146 Mbps | 5 | B- | 58/100 |
| Hampton | 2,010 | 100.0% | 4,934 Mbps | 6.2 | A- | 57/100 |
| Rapids City | 1,461 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 45/100 |
| Pleasant Valley, IA | 850 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 7.9 | A | 88/100 |
| Green Rock | 396 | 100.0% | 5,120 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 53/100 |
| Cleveland | 310 | 100.0% | 4,707 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 49/100 |
| Green River | 244 | 94.3% | 3,222 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barstow?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Mediacom.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Barstow
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Barstow Internet Providers
Based on 47 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Barstow residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Mediacom wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.30 out of 5 stars and 84.8% coverage in Barstow.
At a national level, based on 1251 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barstow Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barstow, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barstow Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barstow
Based on data reported by Barstow ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Barstow. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Mediacom. This indicates Mediacom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barstow 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barstow?
Of the providers in Barstow, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barstow 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. Mediacom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.85 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Barstow, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barstow
| ISP / Tech Type | Barstow Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 Barstow?
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 Barstow is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barstow is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barstow, available to 94.6% 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.