Best Internet Providers in Dakota, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dakota, IL
Dakota has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, 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 Dakota.
Ranks compare Dakota with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dakota, IL at a Glance
Dakota Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
JCWIFI.com
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 Dakota ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dakota, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dakota 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 Dakota, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 94.73% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dakota?
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 Dakota
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- JCWIFI.com - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- LR Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dakota Compares to Places Its Size
Dakota's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Dakota | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Stephenson County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 20.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 731 Mbps | bottom 27% | 1,808 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | top 20% | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | top 49% | 67% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 73% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $78,553 | top 35% | $68,939 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 21% | top 4% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Dakota, against 20.0% across Stephenson County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Dakota are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,553 (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 Dakota
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dakota?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Dakota, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dakota?
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Dakota homes. Across the city, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Dakota homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Dakota homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Dakota homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
47.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.8% of Dakota 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 Dakota, IL
Availability:
47.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.8% of Dakota homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
15.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.4% of Dakota homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Dakota, IL
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.9% of Dakota homes. Across the city, LR Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dakota?
Mediacom Cable in Dakota, IL
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 56.3% of Dakota homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Dakota, IL
Availability:
8.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 8.1% of Dakota homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Dakota?
Frontier DSL in Dakota, IL
Availability:
65.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 65.3% of Dakota homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Dakota by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dakota has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dakota
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Dakota
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61018 | 1,021 | 0.0% | 634 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 36/100 |
How Dakota Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dakota that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Davis has the most homes with fiber (68.8%) and Orangeville the fewest (18.8%); Dakota has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota (this page) | 948 | 0.0% | 731 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Davis | 3,464 | 68.8% | 1,583 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 64/100 |
| Orangeville | 1,318 | 18.8% | 731 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 46/100 |
| Rock City | 899 | 0.0% | 504 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 34/100 |
| Ridott | 843 | 0.0% | 366 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Cedarville | 797 | 0.0% | 1,151 Mbps | 7 | C- | 70/100 |
| Winneshiek | 480 | 0.0% | 291 Mbps | 5.9 | D | 38/100 |
| Rock Grove | 277 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 40/100 |
| Red Oak | 224 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Buena Vista | 197 | 0.0% | 195 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 18/100 |
| Scioto Mills | 88 | 0.0% | 243 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dakota?
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, Mediacom 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 Dakota
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| JCWIFI.com | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| LR Communications | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Sand Prarie | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Dakota Internet Providers
Based on 317 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dakota 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 56.8% coverage in Dakota.
At a national level, based on 4894 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 Dakota Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dakota, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Dakota
Based on data reported by Dakota ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dakota. 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 | Dakota Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Dakota?
Of the providers in Dakota, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dakota 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. JCWIFI.com is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Dakota, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dakota
| ISP / Tech Type | Dakota Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 Dakota?
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 Dakota is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Dakota is Verizon.
- Viasat, JCWIFI.com, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dakota, available to 99.1% 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.