Best Internet Providers in Brown County, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Brown County, IL
Brown County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Brown County.
Ranks compare Brown County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Brown County, IL at a Glance
Brown County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Adams Telephone Co-Operative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
CASSCOMM
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Brown County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Brown County, IL?
CASSCOMM is the highest-rated internet provider in Brown County based on 92 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Brown County?
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 Brown County
- CASSCOMM - fiber coverage map
- Adams Telephone Co-Operative - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CASSCOMM - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Illinois Net - fixed wireless coverage map
How Brown County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Brown County's report card score is 87th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 99th of 102.
| Measure | Brown County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 59.7% | 67th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 1,271 Mbps | 90th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | Tied 72nd of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.0 | 102nd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 76th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 74th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 80% | 93rd of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | Tied 91st of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | Tied 88th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $56,166 | 98th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 93rd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 59.7% of homes in Brown County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Brown County are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,166 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Brown County Compares to Its Neighbors
Brown County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Cass County has the most homes with fiber (93.6%) and Pike County the fewest (58.7%); Brown County has 59.7%.
Map of Brown County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Brown County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County (this page) | 6,244 | 59.7% | 1,271 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Adams County | 65,737 | 92.4% | 1,125 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Morgan County | 32,915 | 77.4% | 5,840 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Pike County | 14,739 | 58.7% | 1,075 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Cass County | 13,042 | 93.6% | 1,726 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 42/100 |
| Schuyler County | 6,902 | 69.8% | 1,390 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 32/100 |
Internet in Brown County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Brown County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling | 2,602 | 90.0% | 1,855 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Hersman | 2,028 | 20.5% | 642 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 14/100 |
| Versailles | 851 | 63.8% | 1,338 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 28/100 |
| Cooperstown | 263 | 17.1% | 496 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 15/100 |
| Timewell | 219 | 48.0% | 779 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 43/100 |
| Mound Station | 149 | 93.3% | 966 Mbps | 6 | B- | 51/100 |
ZIP codes in Brown County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62353 (Mount Sterling) | 5,053 | 57.4% | 1,270 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 18/100 |
| 62378 (Versailles) | 767 | 70.5% | 1,483 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 25/100 |
| 62375 (Timewell) | 408 | 67.2% | 866 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 52/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Brown County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Adams Telephone Co-Operative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, CASSCOMM 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 Brown County
| CASSCOMM | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Brown County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Brown County Internet Providers
Based on 92 reviews from Illinois internet customers, CASSCOMM is the best internet service provider for Brown County residents. CASSCOMM was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 57.2% coverage in Brown County.
At a national level, based on 2431 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 Brown County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Brown County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brown County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Brown County
Based on data reported by Brown County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through CASSCOMM. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Brown County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,064 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 Adams Telephone Co-Operative. This indicates Adams Telephone Co-Operative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Brown County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (1) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Brown County?
Of the providers in Brown County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Brown County 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. CASSCOMM is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Brown County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Brown County
| ISP / Tech Type | Brown County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (1) | (3) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Brown County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Brown County?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Brown County, IL
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers Fiber service to 52.4% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CASSCOMM Fiber in Brown County, IL
Availability:
46.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
CASSCOMM offers Fiber service to 46.3% of Brown County homes. Across the county, CASSCOMM Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Brown County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
507 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 507 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 500, with an average of 114 Mbps throughout the county.
CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
CASSCOMM offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Brown County homes. Across the county, CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Brown County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
62.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.9% of Brown County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
57.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.2% of Brown County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
52.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.0% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 107 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
339 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 339 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 28 Mbps throughout the county.
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Brown County, IL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.7% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 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 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Brown County?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Brown County, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Brown County?
Frontier DSL in Brown County, IL
Availability:
37.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 37.0% of Brown County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 county.
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 Brown County?
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 Brown County is CASSCOMM.
- The fastest internet provider should be CASSCOMM. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Adams Telephone Co-Operative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Brown County is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and CASSCOMM has the broadest coverage in Brown County, available to 88.9% 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.