14 Best Internet Providers in Champaign, IL
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| Champaign ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,835 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Champaign Customer Ratings | 14 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Champaign has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Champaign.
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Champaign has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Champaign.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Champaign, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Champaign ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Champaign, IL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Champaign based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Champaign, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 92.88% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Champaign, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Champaign
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Champaign Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Champaign Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (2) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (2) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (2) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 323 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Champaign residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.62 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. i3 Broadband wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 88.0% coverage in Champaign.
At a national level, based on 4354 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, i3 Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Champaign?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Champaign?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, EarthLink and AT&T 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 Champaign
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Volo Internet | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Pavlov Media | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| i3 Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 500 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| MF Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Champaign
| ISP / Tech Type | Champaign Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| i3 Broadband | (2) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (2) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Champaign ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through EarthLink and AT&T. These internet providers offer speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Champaign. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,977 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Champaign?
Illinois customers rate Pavlov Media as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Pavlov Media received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. i3 Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Champaign customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Champaign, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Champaign
| ISP / Tech Type | Champaign Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Pavlov Media | (2) | (3) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (2) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (2) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (1) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Champaign Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Champaign below, including the metrics used and how Champaign compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Champaign that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 93.19% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,835 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Champaign. | 9.6 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 16% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 98% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 77% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 80% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Champaign ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Champaign is A-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Champaign is high with a score of 65 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Champaign have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Champaign ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
89% of Champaign households have an internet connection despite having 96.31% availability. 77% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 7% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 77% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 80% subscribe to it. A large amount of Champaign residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Champaign?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Champaign Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Champaign is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Champaign's average household income is $66,265 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Champaign also has 35% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 16% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Champaign has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Champaign households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Champaign?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Champaign, IL
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 88.0% of Champaign homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Champaign, IL
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 37.1% of Champaign homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,830 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Champaign from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Champaign, IL
AT&T offers Fiber service to 37.1% of Champaign homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,830 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Champaign from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Pavlov Media Fiber in Champaign, IL
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 34.1% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,146 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Pavlov Media Fiber.
Volo Internet Fiber in Champaign, IL
Volo Internet offers Fiber service to 15.9% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Volo Internet Fiber has speeds up to 1,939 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 10,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Volo Internet Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Champaign?
XFINITY Cable in Champaign, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 94.5% of Champaign homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,354 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 250, with an average of 76 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Champaign?
EarthLink DSL in Champaign, IL
EarthLink offers DSL service to 75.3% of Champaign homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 73 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Champaign from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Champaign, IL
AT&T offers DSL service to 75.3% of Champaign homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 73 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Champaign from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Champaign, IL
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 12.7% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Champaign?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Champaign homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.1% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Champaign homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Champaign homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 489 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 200, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.7% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Volo Internet Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Volo Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.7% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Volo Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 51 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 10 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 47 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Champaign homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
MF Wireless Fixed Wireless in Champaign, IL
MF Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Champaign homes. Across the city, MF Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Champaign?
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 Champaign is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be EarthLink and AT&T. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Champaign is Pavlov Media.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Champaign, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Champaign compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Champaign stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Champaign's A- ISP Report Card and 65 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 92 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
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Paula H
XFINITY Cable
September 11, 2025 I am actually very happy with Xfinity compared to previous internet companies and the other options currently available. Xfinity has very good prices for the area I live in and better speeds than my previous internet company. They also currently have a deal going on for a slightly higher fixed rate that will guarantee that your internet costs will not go up for 5 years. This is the deal I am currently very happy to take advantage of. This also includes a waived fee for the router rental so I can save up to get my own after the five years. The customer service has been good so far, and I only needed to call them once regarding an interruption in service (that had to do with the building not them). Personally if I had to I would like to stay with this company for a long time as long as their service stays consistent.
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