Best Internet Providers in Decatur, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Decatur, IL
Decatur has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Decatur.
Ranks compare Decatur with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Decatur, IL at a Glance
Decatur Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
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 Decatur ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Decatur, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Decatur 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 Decatur, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.72% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Decatur?
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 Decatur
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Shawnee Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Decatur Compares to Places Its Size
Decatur's report card score is tied 674th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 746th of 749.
| Measure | Decatur | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Macon County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 11.6% | 736th of 749 | 29.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,504 Mbps | 546th of 749 | 3,159 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 450th of 749 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 635th of 749 | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 543rd of 749 | 10% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 683rd of 749 | 94% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 646th of 749 | 90% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | 744th of 749 | 60% | 75% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 725th of 749 | 70% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $60,933 | 694th of 749 | $71,053 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 397th of 749 | 14% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 11.6% of homes in Decatur, against 29.0% across Macon County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Decatur are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,933 (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 Decatur
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
Conxxus Fiber in Decatur, IL
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Decatur, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Decatur homes. Across the city, 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
251 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 251 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Decatur homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Decatur homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
57.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.0% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 5.4 Mbps throughout the city.
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Decatur homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless in Decatur, IL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Shawnee Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
XFINITY Cable in Decatur, IL
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,848 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 96.6% of Decatur homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,848 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 209 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Decatur?
EarthLink DSL in Decatur, IL
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.9% of Decatur homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Decatur from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Decatur, IL
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.9% of Decatur homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Decatur from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Decatur, IL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
472 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.1% of Decatur homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 472 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 71 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Decatur by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 5.6% of homes in 62522 to 24.8% in 62526. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Decatur
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Decatur
How Decatur Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Decatur that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Long Creek has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Argenta the fewest (53.3%); Decatur has 11.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur (this page) | 77,050 | 11.6% | 2,504 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 36/100 |
| Mount Zion | 7,230 | 91.6% | 4,690 Mbps | 5.9 | B | 69/100 |
| Forsyth | 3,879 | 97.0% | 7,780 Mbps | 8.1 | A | 77/100 |
| Long Creek | 2,020 | 99.0% | 4,958 Mbps | 5.3 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Argenta | 1,759 | 53.3% | 4,261 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Oreana | 1,650 | 55.9% | 4,846 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 37/100 |
| Harristown | 1,437 | 65.0% | 5,560 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 57/100 |
| Warrensburg | 1,419 | 81.5% | 6,530 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Oakley | 450 | 3.8% | 545 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 38/100 |
| Elwin | 269 | 0.0% | 1,189 Mbps | 6.7 | C- | 24/100 |
| Boody | 149 | 0.0% | 177 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 22/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Decatur?
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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Decatur
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 |
| Shawnee Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Decatur Internet Providers
Based on 303 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Decatur 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 94.2% coverage in Decatur.
At a national level, based on 4891 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 Decatur Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Decatur, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Decatur Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Decatur
Based on data reported by Decatur ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Decatur. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,848 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 | Decatur Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Decatur?
Of the providers in Decatur, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Decatur 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 Decatur, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Decatur
| ISP / Tech Type | Decatur Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Decatur?
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 Decatur is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Decatur is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Decatur, available to 97.7% 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.