Best Internet Providers in Cambridge, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Cambridge, IL
Cambridge has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 4 available internet technologies in Cambridge.
Ranks compare Cambridge with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Cambridge, IL at a Glance
Cambridge Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Cambridge Telecom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Cambridge ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cambridge, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cambridge 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 Cambridge, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.04% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge
- Cambridge Telecom - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Cambridge Telecom - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Mid Century Communications - fiber coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fiber coverage map
- Woodhull Telephone - fiber coverage map
- Cambridge Telecom - dsl coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - dsl coverage map
How Cambridge Compares to Places Its Size
Cambridge's report card score is in the top 44% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Cambridge | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Henry County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.9% | top 38% | 93.4% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 925 Mbps | bottom 17% | 1,769 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 5.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 46% | 67% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 19% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $70,395 | bottom 44% | $76,776 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 88.9% of homes in Cambridge, against 93.4% across Henry County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Cambridge are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $70,395 (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 Cambridge
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cambridge?
Cambridge Telecom Fiber in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
83.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Cambridge Telecom offers Fiber service to 83.8% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Cambridge Telecom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mid Century Communications Fiber in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mid Century Communications offers Fiber service to 2.6% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Mid Century Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone Fiber in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Woodhull Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cambridge?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
379 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.6% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 379 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
219 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 219 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Cambridge Telecom Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Cambridge Telecom offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Cambridge Telecom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
6.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.5% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cambridge?
Mediacom Cable in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
79.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 79.9% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cambridge?
Cambridge Telecom DSL in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Cambridge Telecom offers DSL service to 91.4% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Cambridge Telecom DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications DSL in Cambridge, IL
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers DSL service to 4.1% of Cambridge homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Cambridge by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Cambridge has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Cambridge
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Cambridge
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61238 | 3,095 | 92.4% | 951 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 48/100 |
How Cambridge Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Cambridge that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Orion has the most homes with fiber (95.8%) and Atkinson the fewest (82.7%); Cambridge has 88.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge (this page) | 2,121 | 88.9% | 925 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 51/100 |
| Geneseo | 9,763 | 93.9% | 1,010 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 56/100 |
| Orion | 2,601 | 95.8% | 1,815 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 56/100 |
| Atkinson | 1,449 | 82.7% | 878 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Woodhull | 998 | 99.2% | 426 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 40/100 |
| Andover | 748 | 98.5% | 991 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 36/100 |
| Osco | 692 | 57.4% | 765 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 26/100 |
| Ulah | 651 | 96.9% | 985 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 46/100 |
| Lynn Center | 477 | 100.0% | 891 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Bishop Hill | 245 | 93.5% | 953 Mbps | 3.6 | C | 29/100 |
| Swedona | 188 | 100.0% | 588 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cambridge?
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, Mediacom 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 Cambridge
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Cambridge Telecom | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 |
| Mid Century Communications | 1,000 |
| Woodhull Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Cambridge. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Cambridge Internet Providers
Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cambridge 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 92.6% coverage in Cambridge.
At a national level, based on 2338 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 Cambridge Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cambridge, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Cambridge 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cambridge Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cambridge
Based on data reported by Cambridge ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cambridge. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Cambridge Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cambridge Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cambridge?
Of the providers in Cambridge, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cambridge 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 Cambridge, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Cambridge
| ISP / Tech Type | Cambridge 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Cambridge Telecom | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Cambridge is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cambridge, available to 96.0% 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.