Best Internet Providers in Bloomington, IL
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Bloomington, IL
Bloomington has 14 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 Bloomington.
Ranks compare Bloomington with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Bloomington, IL at a Glance
Bloomington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Pavlov Media
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Bloomington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Bloomington, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Bloomington 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 Bloomington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.45% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Bloomington?
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 Bloomington
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Pavlov Media - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Wireless Data Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Bloomington Compares to Places Its Size
Bloomington's report card score is tied 118th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 438th of 749.
| Measure | Bloomington | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | McLean County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.2% | Tied 237th of 749 | 83.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 5,911 Mbps | 126th of 749 | 5,568 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | Tied 243rd of 749 | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 561st of 749 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 163rd of 749 | 18% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 281st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 89% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 392nd of 749 | 75% | 75% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | Tied 340th of 749 | 86% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $98,893 | 322nd of 749 | $89,784 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | Tied 144th of 749 | 24% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 90.2% of homes in Bloomington, against 83.1% across McLean County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Bloomington are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,893 (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 Bloomington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Bloomington?
Metronet Fiber in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
85.3%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 85.3% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Pavlov Media Fiber in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 28.8% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
23.7%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 23.7% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Bloomington?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
276 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 276 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.3% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
15.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
590 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.7% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 590 Mbps, with speeds from 73 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 16 and as high as 400, with an average of 279 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.3% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
2.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
214 Mbps
Wireless Data Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.4% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 214 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Bloomington?
XFINITY Cable in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,297 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.6% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,297 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 69 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Cable in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 4.3% of Bloomington 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 Bloomington?
Frontier DSL in Bloomington, IL
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 87.2% of Bloomington homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 28 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Bloomington from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Bloomington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 84.3% of homes in 61705 to 92.4% in 61704. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Bloomington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | 3,823 | 84.3% | 4,622 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 62/100 |
ZIP codes in Bloomington
How Bloomington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Bloomington that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Normal has the most homes with fiber (82.1%) and Towanda the fewest (54.2%); Bloomington has 90.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington (this page) | 84,919 | 90.2% | 5,911 Mbps | 8.1 | A- | 69/100 |
| Normal | 53,464 | 82.1% | 6,003 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Heyworth | 4,236 | 74.7% | 6,225 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Hudson | 2,621 | 79.7% | 5,634 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Downs | 2,236 | 76.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Towanda | 1,330 | 54.2% | 4,467 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 67/100 |
| Carlock | 1,182 | 64.5% | 730 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 66/100 |
| Shirley | 687 | 37.4% | 2,413 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 75/100 |
| Randolph | 302 | 16.2% | 2,085 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 82/100 |
| Holder | 222 | 0.0% | 597 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 62/100 |
| Padua | 217 | 0.0% | 621 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Bloomington?
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, Pavlov Media 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 Bloomington
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Wireless Data Net | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Bloomington Internet Providers
Based on 322 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Bloomington 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 97.7% coverage in Bloomington.
At a national level, based on 4996 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Bloomington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Bloomington, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Bloomington Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) |  (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Bloomington
Based on data reported by Bloomington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Pavlov Media. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Bloomington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 | Bloomington Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Bloomington?
Of the providers in Bloomington, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Bloomington 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. Pavlov Media is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Bloomington, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Bloomington
| ISP / Tech Type | Bloomington Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (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 Bloomington?
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 Bloomington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Pavlov Media. 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 Bloomington is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Bloomington, available to 97.7% 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.