Best Internet Providers in Benton, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Benton, IL
Benton has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, 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 Benton.
Ranks compare Benton with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Benton, IL at a Glance
Benton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Hamilton County Communications
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 Benton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Benton, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Benton 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 Benton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.14% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Benton?
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 Benton
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
How Benton Compares to Places Its Size
Benton's report card score is in the top 7% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Benton | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Franklin County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.1% | top 39% | 82.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,248 Mbps | top 7% | 6,263 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | top 11% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 17% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 86% | bottom 38% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 54% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 65% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $56,791 | bottom 19% | $58,219 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 47% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 88.1% of homes in Benton, against 82.6% across Franklin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Benton are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,791 (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 Benton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Frontier Fiber in Benton, IL
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 76.0% of Benton homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Benton, IL
Availability:
49.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 49.9% of Benton homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Benton, IL
Availability:
41.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 41.5% of Benton homes. Across the city, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Benton, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 1.9% of Benton homes. Across the city, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
202 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Benton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 202 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.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
331 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Benton homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 331 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Benton homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Benton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Benton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the city.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Benton, IL
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Benton homes. Across the city, 4SIWI 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 Benton?
Sparklight Cable in Benton, IL
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 85.3% of Benton homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Benton?
Frontier DSL in Benton, IL
Availability:
46.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 46.8% of Benton homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 18 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Benton from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Benton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Benton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Benton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Benton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62812 | 10,909 | 88.1% | 6,246 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 33/100 |
How Benton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Benton that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Logan has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Rend City the fewest (9.5%); Benton has 88.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton (this page) | 9,568 | 88.1% | 6,248 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 35/100 |
| West City | 666 | 95.2% | 6,712 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 21/100 |
| Whittington | 632 | 46.4% | 3,234 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 47/100 |
| Valier | 630 | 89.8% | 6,362 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Buckner | 510 | 91.2% | 6,389 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Orient | 393 | 86.5% | 6,305 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 16/100 |
| Hanaford | 320 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 15/100 |
| Steel City | 160 | 86.2% | 5,121 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Logan | 146 | 100.0% | 9,733 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 14/100 |
| Parrish | 110 | 96.4% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 14/100 |
| Rend City | 74 | 9.5% | 1,024 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Benton?
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, Frontier Communications 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 Benton
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Benton. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Benton Internet Providers
Based on 92 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Benton 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 97.2% coverage in Benton.
At a national level, based on 2489 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 Benton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Benton, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Benton 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 | (1) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Benton
Based on data reported by Benton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Benton. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,250 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 | Benton Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (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 | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Benton?
Of the providers in Benton, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Benton 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 Benton, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Benton
| ISP / Tech Type | Benton 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 | (1) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (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 Benton?
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 Benton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Benton is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Benton, available to 97.2% 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.