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4 Best Internet Providers in Colusa, IL

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Colusa ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Colusa ISP Report Card C
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 956 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 4
Customer review count Real Colusa Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Colusa has 4 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 Colusa.

Colusa overview

Colusa has 4 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 Colusa.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

McDonough Telephone Cooperative

McDonough Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

91.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price: Starting at $64.94 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Colusa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Colusa residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

91.2%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Colusa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Colusa residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

88.7%

10 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

70.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(14)

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Price: $60.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Colusa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Colusa residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

70.6%

499 Mbps

500 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

64.9%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Colusa.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Colusa residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

64.9%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Above are the top 4 providers in Colusa, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Colusa 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.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-866-252-1910 Price: $55.00 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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1-833-684-9249 Price: $54.99 - $124.99 / mo.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

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 Colusa ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Colusa, IL?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Colusa 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 Colusa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.95% of the city.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Colusa, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Colusa

McDonough Telephone Cooperative3.003.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.04
Viasat1.001.77
US CellularN/A3.61
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Colusa Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeColusa OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (14) (284)View Plans
McDonough Telephone Cooperative (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (0) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on 13 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Colusa residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.08 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. McDonough Telephone Cooperative wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 91.2% coverage in Colusa.

At a national level, based on 325 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Colusa?

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Colusa, IL map of internet availability

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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 Colusa?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, McDonough Telephone Cooperative 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 Colusa

Max Advertised Speed in Colusa, IL

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
McDonough Telephone Cooperative1,000 Mbps
Nextlink500 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet25 Mbps
US Cellular25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Colusa

McDonough Telephone Cooperative2.002.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.003.96
Viasat1.001.38
US CellularN/A3.26
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeColusa SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (14) (284)View Plans
McDonough Telephone Cooperative (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (0) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on data reported by Colusa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through McDonough Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Colusa. 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 in the city 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Colusa?

Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.83 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Colusa customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Colusa, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Colusa

McDonough Telephone Cooperative3.003.00
T-Mobile Home Internet3.714.11
Viasat1.001.46
US CellularN/A3.71
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeColusa AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (14) (284)View Plans
McDonough Telephone Cooperative (0) (1) (1)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
Nextlink (0) (0) (14)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Colusa 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 Colusa below, including the metrics used and how Colusa compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Colusa ISP Report Card: C
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Colusa Illinois USA
91.24% 44.05% 67.25%
956 Mbps 2,791 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
3.2 7.1 6.8

 

Colusa Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
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Colusa Illinois USA
2.2 2.6 2.7
7% 14% 14%
91% 95% 95%
77% 90% 90%
44% 74% 75%
44% 75% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Colusa ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Colusa is C, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Colusa is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Colusa have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Colusa 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.

77% of Colusa households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 44% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 44% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Colusa 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 Colusa?

Dallas City, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
Pontoosuc, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
Niota, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

Disco, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Burnside, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Old Niota, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100

Ferris, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
McCall, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
Lomax, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

How Much Speed does a Colusa Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Colusa is 2.2, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Colusa's average household income is $60,903 which is much lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than 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.

Colusa also has 7% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower 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 Colusa has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Colusa households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Colusa?

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Colusa, IL

McDonough Telephone Cooperative logo

Availability:

91.2%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 91.2% of Colusa homes. Across the city, McDonough Telephone Cooperative 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 are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber. McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Colusa from McDonough Telephone Cooperative in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Colusa?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Colusa?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Colusa?

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Colusa, IL

US Cellular logo

Availability:

88.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.7% of Colusa homes. Across the city, US Cellular 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 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Colusa from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Colusa, IL

Nextlink logo

Availability:

70.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

499 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.6% of Colusa homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 499 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Colusa from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Colusa, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

64.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.9% of Colusa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Colusa from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Colusa?

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 Colusa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be McDonough Telephone Cooperative. 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 Colusa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, McDonough Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Colusa, 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 Colusa compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Colusa 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 Colusa's C ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Detrick, VA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
South Bristol, NY

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
South Onondaga, NY

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

Elk River, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
Egypt, PA

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
Echols Crossroads, AL

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100

Ti, OK

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
Doubs, MD

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 94 / 100
Doniphan, KS

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 20 / 100

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Nancy B

MetroNet Fiber

January 23, 2026

I have been with Metronet going on 7 years now. My service been stable with only one outage that lasted about an hour. I have negotiated my monthly payments to a reasonable rate for my income and the company has been helpful when I requested assistance. Right now, the payments are equal to all other options in the area so I feel comfortable staying with Metronet at this time.

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Jen P

AT&T Fixed Wireless

January 22, 2026

I have had AT&T for over 10 years. We initially started with the plug in modem, which I recently found was outdated. AT&T offered their new Internet Air to replace and upgrade our current service. AT&T advised our current router was slow, compared to a flip phone. AT&T said with the new Internet Air, our service and speeds would "WOW" us. We have had the new Internet Air for 2 months and do not recognize any difference in speed. We have had issues when watching videos on our smartphones that they do not play well, which then we need to switch to 5G mode so the videos will play.

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XFINITY Cable

January 14, 2026
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Eric L

XFINITY Cable

January 09, 2026

I find Xfinity to operate in a rather customer unfriendly fashion. There seems to be a regional monopoly and competition is not strong. Xfinity is very expensive and the service is very middle of the road. The value proposition is quite poor.

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Jessica H.

XFINITY Cable

January 05, 2026

Our internet provide is constantly raising our prices and is not transparent with why they are increasing. They make up new "fees" so it looks like they aren't raising your service itself just new fees you have to pay. It started off as a great deal but now our price is probably double what it was initially. We also bundle home phone and television and all of that has increased in price too. As of recently I am feeling like our service is starting to not be as quick and we have been casually looking for an alternative provider to go with.

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