Best Internet Providers in Dawson, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Dawson, IL
Dawson has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, and Fixed Wireless 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 Dawson.
Ranks compare Dawson with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Dawson, IL at a Glance
Dawson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Dawson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Dawson, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Dawson 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 Dawson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.85% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Dawson?
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 Dawson
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Dawson Compares to Places Its Size
Dawson's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Dawson | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Sangamon County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 17.0% | bottom 19% | 64.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 732 Mbps | bottom 9% | 4,185 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | bottom 41% | 8.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 17% | 14% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 45% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 20% | 68% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $80,552 | top 40% | $86,440 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 17.0% of homes in Dawson, against 64.2% across Sangamon County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Dawson are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $80,552 (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 Dawson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Dawson?
Mediacom Fiber in Dawson, IL
Availability:
17.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 17.0% of Dawson homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Dawson?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
435 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of Dawson homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 435 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 87 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Dawson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Dawson homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
64.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.6% of Dawson homes. Across the city, AT&T 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
60.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
331 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Dawson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 331 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 200, with an average of 115 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Dawson, IL
Availability:
56.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
188 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.8% of Dawson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 188 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Dawson?
Mediacom Cable in Dawson, IL
Availability:
49.4%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 49.4% of Dawson homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Dawson, IL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.5% of Dawson 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 Dawson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Dawson, IL.
Internet in Dawson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Dawson has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Dawson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Dawson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62520 | 1,475 | 17.7% | 726 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 41/100 |
How Dawson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Dawson that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Riverton has the most homes with fiber (90.2%) and Mechanicsburg the fewest (0.0%); Dawson has 17.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson (this page) | 1,537 | 17.0% | 732 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Rochester | 5,947 | 69.2% | 1,033 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 72/100 |
| Riverton | 4,024 | 90.2% | 1,884 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 52/100 |
| Spaulding | 1,231 | 58.2% | 1,653 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 57/100 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1,172 | 0.0% | 630 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 36/100 |
| Clear Lake | 1,129 | 72.3% | 3,135 Mbps | 9.9 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Buffalo | 700 | 0.6% | 833 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 35/100 |
| Bissell | 320 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 65/100 |
| Cornland | 249 | 0.0% | 663 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 33/100 |
| Roby | 84 | 0.0% | 298 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 45/100 |
| Lanesville | 80 | 0.0% | 205 Mbps | 4 | D- | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Dawson?
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 Dawson
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 500 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Dawson Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Dawson 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 Dawson.
At a national level, based on 4733 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 Dawson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Dawson, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | 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 Dawson
Based on data reported by Dawson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Dawson. 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 | Dawson Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 Dawson?
Of the providers in Dawson, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Dawson 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 Dawson, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Dawson
| ISP / Tech Type | Dawson Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | 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
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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
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Dawson?
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 Dawson 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 Dawson is Verizon.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Dawson, available to 99.6% 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.