Best Internet Providers in Clayton, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Clayton, IL
Clayton has 8 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 Clayton.
Ranks compare Clayton with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Clayton, IL at a Glance
Clayton Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Adams Telephone Co-Operative
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 Clayton ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Clayton, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Clayton 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 Clayton, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 58.35% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Clayton?
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 Clayton
- Adams Telephone Co-Operative - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- CASSCOMM - fixed wireless coverage map
How Clayton Compares to Places Its Size
Clayton's report card score is in the bottom 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Clayton | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Adams County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.2% | top 50% | 92.4% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 864 Mbps | bottom 32% | 1,125 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 5.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 74% | bottom 13% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | bottom 27% | 68% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 65% | bottom 31% | 73% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $68,485 | bottom 48% | $72,199 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 75.2% of homes in Clayton, against 92.4% across Adams County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Clayton are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,485 (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 Clayton
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Clayton, IL
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers Fiber service to 75.3% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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 Clayton?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IL
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
611 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 611 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 259 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IL
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Clayton 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 Clayton, IL
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Clayton homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IL
Availability:
58.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.4% of Clayton homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IL
Availability:
17.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.5% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 6.7 Mbps throughout the city.
CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Clayton, IL
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
CASSCOMM offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Clayton homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 37 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Clayton, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Clayton?
Frontier DSL in Clayton, IL
Availability:
74.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 74.5% of Clayton homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Clayton by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Clayton has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Clayton
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Clayton
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62324 | 1,287 | 66.8% | 805 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 17/100 |
How Clayton Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Clayton that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Golden has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Hersman the fewest (20.5%); Clayton has 75.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton (this page) | 982 | 75.2% | 864 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 15/100 |
| Mount Sterling | 2,602 | 90.0% | 1,855 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Hersman | 2,028 | 20.5% | 642 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 14/100 |
| Camp Point | 1,745 | 93.4% | 973 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Golden | 1,027 | 98.0% | 996 Mbps | 3 | C | 27/100 |
| Coatsburg | 520 | 98.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Columbus | 345 | 99.4% | 995 Mbps | 4.8 | B- | 36/100 |
| La Prairie | 221 | 97.7% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C | 26/100 |
| Timewell | 219 | 48.0% | 779 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 43/100 |
| Kellerville | 166 | 5.4% | 268 Mbps | 2 | D- | 29/100 |
| Mound Station | 149 | 93.3% | 966 Mbps | 6 | B- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Clayton?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Adams Telephone Co-Operative.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Clayton
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| CASSCOMM | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Clayton Internet Providers
Based on 91 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Clayton residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Adams Telephone Co-Operative wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.33 out of 5 stars and 75.3% coverage in Clayton.
At a national level, based on 2428 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 Clayton Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Clayton, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | 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 Clayton
Based on data reported by Clayton ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Adams Telephone Co-Operative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Clayton. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Adams Telephone Co-Operative. This indicates Adams Telephone Co-Operative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Clayton?
Of the providers in Clayton, customers rate Adams Telephone Co-Operative the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Clayton 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.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative is rated 4.33 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 Clayton, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Clayton
| ISP / Tech Type | Clayton Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | 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
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.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Clayton?
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 Clayton is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Adams Telephone Co-Operative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Adams Telephone Co-Operative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Clayton is Adams Telephone Co-Operative.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Clayton, available to 93.3% 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.