Best Internet Providers in Clay County, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clay County, IL
Clay County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Clay County.
Ranks compare Clay County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Clay County, IL at a Glance
Clay County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wabash Communications
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Fiber
Frontier
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Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clay County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Clay County 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 County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 78.24% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clay County?
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 County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Clay County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Clay County's report card score is tied 22nd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 38th of 102.
| Measure | Clay County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 95.5% | 2nd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 2,701 Mbps | 64th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | 69th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 91st of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 74th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 68th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | Tied 21st of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 76th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $62,174 | 85th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 27th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 95.5% of homes in Clay County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Clay County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,174 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Clay County Compares to Its Neighbors
Clay County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Wayne County has the most homes with fiber (85.7%) and Fayette County the fewest (39.9%); Clay County has 95.5%.
Map of Clay County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Clay County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County (this page) | 13,288 | 95.5% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Marion County | 37,729 | 61.2% | 2,451 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 33/100 |
| Effingham County | 34,668 | 75.1% | 1,396 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Fayette County | 21,488 | 39.9% | 3,192 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Wayne County | 16,179 | 85.7% | 3,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Richland County | 15,813 | 68.6% | 5,098 Mbps | 7 | B | 37/100 |
| Jasper County | 9,287 | 60.2% | 3,312 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
Internet in Clay County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 89.7% of homes in Clay City to 99.9% in Xenia; by ZIP code, from 90.2% in 62824 (Clay City) to 99.9% in 62839 (Flora). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Clay County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Clay City | 1,401 | 89.7% | 1,012 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 31/100 |
| Xenia | 1,279 | 99.9% | 1,047 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Edgewood | 794 | 34.1% | 604 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 37/100 |
| Zenith | 573 | 97.4% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Ingraham | 350 | 26.6% | 831 Mbps | 3 | D | 50/100 |
| Riffle | 258 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 40/100 |
| Hord | 256 | 99.6% | 996 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Sailor Springs | 240 | 90.8% | 1,008 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Oskaloosa | 230 | 97.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 54/100 |
| Iola | 220 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 29/100 |
ZIP codes in Clay County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62839 (Flora) | 6,462 | 99.9% | 4,499 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 40/100 |
| 62858 (Louisville) | 3,029 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 40/100 |
| 62899 (Xenia) | 1,702 | 99.1% | 1,036 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 56/100 |
| 62824 (Clay City) | 1,629 | 90.2% | 1,012 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| 62426 (Edgewood) | 983 | 30.0% | 571 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 40/100 |
| 62434 (Ingraham) | 325 | 18.1% | 793 Mbps | 3.1 | D | 49/100 |
| 62879 (Sailor Springs) | 57 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clay County?
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, Frontier 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 County
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Clay County Internet Providers
Based on 113 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Clay County 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 89.8% coverage in Clay County.
At a national level, based on 2602 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 County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clay County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Clay County
Based on data reported by Clay County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Clay County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,771 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 County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clay County?
Of the providers in Clay County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clay County 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 County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clay County
| ISP / Tech Type | Clay County 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Clay County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Wabash Communications Fiber in Clay County, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 95.5% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Clay County, IL
Availability:
39.3%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 39.3% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Clay County, IL
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Clay County homes. Across the county, 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 County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
190 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 190 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
89.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
514 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.6% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 514 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 233 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Clay County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 67 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
65.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.7% of Clay County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 107 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Clay County, IL
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
249 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.0% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 249 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 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Mediacom Cable in Clay County, IL
Availability:
9.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 9.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clay County?
Frontier DSL in Clay County, IL
Availability:
16.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 16.1% of Clay County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 29 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Clay County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clay County?
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 County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier 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 County is Verizon.
- Wabash Communications, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clay County, available to 95.5% 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.