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Best Internet Providers in Cave In Rock, IL

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Cave In Rock has 5 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Cave In Rock.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber100.0%Hardin County 99.4%top 1%
Average top speed1,529 MbpsHardin County 1,063 Mbpstop 27%
Providers52.2 at a typical addressbottom 17%
Homes with internet82%Hardin County 79%bottom 33%
ISP Report CardC+score 52 of 100top 31%
Connectivity index22/100Hardin County 21/100bottom 14%

Ranks compare Cave In Rock with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Cave In Rock, IL at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Cave In Rock ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestShawnee CommunicationsUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.94 out of 5 by its customers, available to 45.71% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Cave In Rock Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Shawnee Communications

Shawnee Communications logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cave In Rock.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cave In Rock residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

100.0%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

31.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cave In Rock.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cave In Rock residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

31.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

45.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cave In Rock.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cave In Rock residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

45.7%

58 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

31.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cave In Rock.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cave In Rock residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

31.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Sparklight

Sparklight logo

Availability:

8.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(82)

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Price: $75.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Cave In Rock.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Cave In Rock residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

8.8%

7,000 Mbps

7,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.6 of 5 stars

(23)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Cave In Rock residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Cave In Rock ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Cave In Rock, IL?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Cave In Rock 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 Cave In Rock, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 45.71% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Cave In Rock?

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.

Cave In Rock, IL map of internet availability

How Cave In Rock Compares to Places Its Size

Cave In Rock's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 14%.

C+score 52 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 31%
22/100Hardin County 21/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.bottom 14%
Measure Cave In Rock Rank among US places under 1,000 people Hardin County Illinois US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 100.0% top 1% 99.4% 47.6% 71.5% Tied with 6,945 other places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,529 Mbps top 27% 1,063 Mbps 3,187 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.2 bottom 17% 1.8 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.1 bottom 15% 2.3 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 1% bottom 3% 3% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 83% bottom 11% 84% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 82% bottom 33% 79% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 62% top 41% 58% 75% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 45% bottom 4% 49% 81% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $46,736 bottom 11% $52,128 $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 100.0% of homes in Cave In Rock, against 99.4% across Hardin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Cave In Rock are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $46,736 (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 Cave In Rock

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Cave In Rock?

Shawnee Communications Fiber in Cave In Rock, IL

Shawnee Communications logo

Availability:

100.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Shawnee Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Cave In Rock homes. Across the city, Shawnee Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the city. Shawnee Communications Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Cave In Rock from Shawnee Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sparklight Fiber in Cave In Rock, IL

Sparklight logo

Availability:

8.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(23)

Avg. Download Speed

7,000 Mbps

Sparklight offers Fiber service to 8.8% of Cave In Rock homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps, with speeds from 7,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Sparklight Fiber. Sparklight Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Cave In Rock from Sparklight in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Cave In Rock?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Cave In Rock, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

45.7%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

58 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.7% of Cave In Rock homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 11 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Cave In Rock from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Cave In Rock, IL

EarthLink logo

Availability:

31.6%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Cave In Rock homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Cave In Rock from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Cave In Rock, IL

AT&T logo

Availability:

31.6%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(205)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.6% of Cave In Rock homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Cave In Rock from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Cave In Rock?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Cave In Rock, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Cave In Rock?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Cave In Rock, IL.

Internet in Cave In Rock by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Cave In Rock has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Cave In Rock

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Cave In Rock

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
62919894 100.0%1,255 Mbps2.6C+20/100

How Cave In Rock Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Cave In Rock that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 4 of them in Kentucky. Among them, Rock Creek has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Tolu, KY the fewest (0.0%); Cave In Rock has 100.0%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Cave In Rock (this page)431 100.0%1,529 Mbps2.2C+22/100
Rosiclare1,288 98.3%1,000 Mbps1.4C32/100
Mattoon, KY454 50.2%1,102 Mbps4C-20/100
Sheridan, KY323 10.5%97 Mbps2.9D-17/100
Elizabethtown290 100.0%1,000 Mbps1.4C10/100
Peters Creek279 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.9C+11/100
Tolu, KY251 0.0%51 Mbps2.6F17/100
Gross243 99.6%1,000 Mbps1.7C22/100
Lamb239 100.0%1,000 Mbps2.4C+22/100
DeKoven, KY232 100.0%2,000 Mbps5.9B+31/100
Rock Creek167 100.0%1,000 Mbps3.3C+19/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Cave In Rock?

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, Shawnee 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 Cave In Rock

Max Advertised Speed in Cave In Rock, IL
Sparklight7,000
Shawnee Communications1,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25
AT&T25
EarthLink25

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Customer Ratings for Cave In Rock Internet Providers

Based on 75 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Cave In Rock residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 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 31.6% coverage in Cave In Rock.

At a national level, based on 1490 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 Cave In Rock Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Cave In Rock, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeCave In Rock OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Shawnee CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Cave In Rock

Based on data reported by Cave In Rock ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shawnee Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Cave In Rock. 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 TypeCave In Rock SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (6)3.5 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)4 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Shawnee CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Cave In Rock?

Of the providers in Cave In Rock, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Cave In Rock 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Cave In Rock, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Cave In Rock

ISP / Tech TypeCave In Rock AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
AT&TNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (51)3.5 of 5 stars (1051)View Plans
SparklightNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (6)3 of 5 stars (82)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
EarthLinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (15)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Shawnee CommunicationsNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

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Pavlov Media Fiber

4 of 5 stars November 13, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carol

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

61438

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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MTC Technologies Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Cave In Rock?

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 Cave In Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Shawnee Communications. 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 Cave In Rock is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Shawnee Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Cave In Rock, available to 100.0% 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.