Best Internet Providers in Clay City, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clay City, IL
Clay City has 9 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 Clay City.
Ranks compare Clay City with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Clay City, IL at a Glance
Clay City Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wabash Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
EarthLink
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 Clay City ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay City, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Clay City 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 Clay City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.65% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clay City?
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 Clay City
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Clay City Compares to Places Its Size
Clay City's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 18%.
| Measure | Clay City | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Clay County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 89.7% | top 37% | 95.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,012 Mbps | bottom 36% | 2,701 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 30% | 5.7 | 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 | 5% | bottom 19% | 5% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 28% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | bottom 31% | 70% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 19% | 66% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,903 | bottom 43% | $62,174 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 89.7% of homes in Clay City, against 95.5% across Clay County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Clay City are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,903 (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 Clay City
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay City?
Wabash Communications Fiber in Clay City, IL
Availability:
89.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 89.7% of Clay City homes. Across the city, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Clay City, IL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Clay City 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 Clay City?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
802 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Clay City homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 802 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 366 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
94.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
296 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.9% of Clay City homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 296 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Clay City homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Clay City homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Clay City homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay City, IL
Availability:
24.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
344 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.3% of Clay City homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 344 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay City?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Clay City, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay City?
Frontier DSL in Clay City, IL
Availability:
65.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 65.0% of Clay City homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Clay City by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Clay City has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Clay City
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Clay City
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62824 | 1,629 | 90.2% | 1,012 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
How Clay City Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Clay City that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Flora has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Noble the fewest (64.1%); Clay City has 89.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City (this page) | 1,401 | 89.7% | 1,012 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Flora | 6,349 | 99.9% | 4,562 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 39/100 |
| Louisville | 2,301 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Noble | 1,571 | 64.1% | 1,137 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Rinard | 439 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Ingraham | 350 | 26.6% | 831 Mbps | 3 | D | 50/100 |
| Enterprise | 347 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Wynoose | 296 | 70.6% | 818 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 27/100 |
| Sailor Springs | 240 | 90.8% | 1,008 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Passport | 237 | 0.0% | 567 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 19/100 |
| Iola | 220 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay City?
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, Wabash 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 Clay City
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Clay City Internet Providers
Based on 93 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Clay City 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 94.9% coverage in Clay City.
At a national level, based on 2508 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 Clay City Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clay City, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay City 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay City
Based on data reported by Clay City ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wabash Communications. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Clay City. 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 | Clay City Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay City?
Of the providers in Clay City, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clay City 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 Clay City, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay City
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay City Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
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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
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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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay City?
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 Clay City is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wabash 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 Clay City is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clay City, available to 98.9% 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.