Best Internet Providers in Cairo, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cairo, IL
Cairo has 6 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Cairo.
Ranks compare Cairo with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cairo, IL at a Glance
Cairo Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Cairo ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cairo, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cairo 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 Cairo, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cairo?
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.
How Cairo Compares to Places Its Size
Cairo's report card score is in the bottom 18% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Cairo | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Alexander County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 21.4% | bottom 21% | 11.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,773 Mbps | top 42% | 1,191 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.7 | bottom 16% | 3.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 73% | bottom 1% | 77% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 54% | bottom 1% | 62% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 2% | 17% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 36% | bottom 1% | 40% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $36,711 | bottom 2% | $52,688 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 21.4% of homes in Cairo, against 11.2% across Alexander County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Cairo are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $36,711 (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 Cairo
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cairo?
Sparklight Fiber in Cairo, IL
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 20.8% of Cairo homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cairo?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Availability:
99.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
271 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.0% of Cairo homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 271 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.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
381 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Cairo homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 381 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.2% of Cairo homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Cairo homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cairo, IL
Availability:
28.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.4% of Cairo homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cairo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Cairo, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cairo?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Cairo, IL.
Internet in Cairo by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cairo has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cairo
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cairo
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62914 | 1,931 | 20.6% | 1,751 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 11/100 |
How Cairo Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cairo that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 4 of them in Missouri and Kentucky.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo (this page) | 1,916 | 21.4% | 1,773 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 12/100 |
| Wickliffe, KY | 1,862 | 100.0% | 1,011 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Barlow, KY | 1,238 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Mounds | 973 | 29.8% | 2,202 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 19/100 |
| Mound City | 546 | 1.3% | 1,072 Mbps | 3.3 | D+ | 21/100 |
| Villa Ridge | 498 | 38.8% | 1,454 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 18/100 |
| Wyatt, MO | 341 | 94.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Lusk, MO | 157 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.2 | C | 59/100 |
| North Mounds | 73 | 54.8% | 3,126 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 15/100 |
| Spencer Heights | 33 | 30.3% | 1,606 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 18/100 |
| Klondike | 26 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 7/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cairo?
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, Wisper Internet 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 Cairo
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cairo. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cairo Internet Providers
Based on 85 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cairo 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 99.0% coverage in Cairo.
At a national level, based on 2309 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 Cairo Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cairo, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cairo 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cairo
Based on data reported by Cairo ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wisper Internet. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Cairo. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 381 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 | Cairo 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cairo?
Of the providers in Cairo, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cairo 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 Cairo, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cairo
| ISP / Tech Type | Cairo Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | 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 | ||
| 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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cairo?
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 Cairo is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wisper Internet. 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 Cairo is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cairo, available to 99.0% 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.