Best Internet Providers in Birds, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Birds, IL
Birds has 8 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 Birds.
Ranks compare Birds with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Birds, IL at a Glance
Birds Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper Internet
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 Birds ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Birds, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Birds 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 Birds, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 86.14% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Birds?
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 Birds
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Birds Compares to Places Its Size
Birds's report card score is in the top 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Birds | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lawrence County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.8% | bottom 42% | 50.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,980 Mbps | top 9% | 3,642 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | top 22% | 5.4 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 20% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 12% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 57% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 71% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $79,223 | top 34% | $62,918 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 51.8% of homes in Birds, against 50.1% across Lawrence County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Birds are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,223 (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 Birds
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Birds?
Frontier Fiber in Birds, IL
Availability:
51.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 51.8% of Birds homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Birds?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Birds, IL
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
378 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of Birds homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 378 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 Birds, IL
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Birds homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Birds, IL
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Birds homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Birds, IL
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
423 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Birds homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 423 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 308 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Birds, IL
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
205 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Birds homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 205 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 Birds, IL
Availability:
11.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.6% of Birds homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Birds?
Sparklight Cable in Birds, IL
Availability:
52.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 52.5% of Birds homes. Across the city, Sparklight 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 Birds?
Frontier DSL in Birds, IL
Availability:
28.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 28.1% of Birds homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 14 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Birds from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Birds by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Birds
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Birds
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Birds Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Birds that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Lawrenceville has the most homes with fiber (80.5%) and Sumner the fewest (12.4%); Birds has 51.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (this page) | 303 | 51.8% | 3,980 Mbps | 5.9 | B- | 48/100 |
| Lawrenceville | 5,705 | 80.5% | 5,608 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 46/100 |
| Bridgeport | 2,938 | 75.7% | 5,501 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 51/100 |
| Sumner | 1,504 | 12.4% | 989 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 50/100 |
| St. Francisville | 892 | 0.0% | 877 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 49/100 |
| Pinkstaff | 535 | 78.1% | 1,084 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Helena | 465 | 0.0% | 896 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 27/100 |
| Petrolia | 399 | 0.0% | 871 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 29/100 |
| Sand Barrens | 324 | 0.0% | 773 Mbps | 4.5 | D | 36/100 |
| Russellville | 309 | 0.0% | 374 Mbps | 2.7 | F | 28/100 |
| Westport | 124 | 17.7% | 1,479 Mbps | 5.3 | C | 27/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Birds?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Birds
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Birds Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Birds residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 91.1% coverage in Birds.
At a national level, based on 2505 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 Birds Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Birds, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Birds 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 | ||
| 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 Birds
Based on data reported by Birds 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 Birds. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,109 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Birds 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 | ||
| 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 Birds?
Of the providers in Birds, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Birds 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Birds, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Birds
| ISP / Tech Type | Birds 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 | ||
| 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 Birds?
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 Birds is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Birds is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Birds, available to 93.4% 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.