Best Internet Providers in DeKalb, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in DeKalb, IL
DeKalb has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in DeKalb.
Ranks compare DeKalb with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in DeKalb, IL at a Glance
DeKalb Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
DNA Com
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 DeKalb ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in DeKalb, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in DeKalb 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 DeKalb, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 81.32% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in DeKalb?
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 DeKalb
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- DNA Com - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- DNA Com - dsl coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
- KWISP Wireless internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
How DeKalb Compares to Places Its Size
DeKalb's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 28%.
| Measure | DeKalb | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | DeKalb County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.6% | top 41% | 76.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,353 Mbps | top 14% | 4,994 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | top 23% | 8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 20% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | bottom 47% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | bottom 35% | 93% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | bottom 32% | 76% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | bottom 45% | 84% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $56,166 | bottom 8% | $78,826 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 31% | top 2% | 22% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 88.6% of homes in DeKalb, against 76.6% across DeKalb County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in DeKalb are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,166 (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 DeKalb
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in DeKalb?
Metronet Fiber in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
87.4%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 87.4% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
67.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 67.0% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
DNA Com Fiber in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
7.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,024 Mbps
DNA Com offers Fiber service to 7.8% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, DNA Com Fiber has speeds up to 1,024 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in DeKalb?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
86.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
274 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.7% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 274 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.3% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.9% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
70.3%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.3% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.6% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Fox Valley 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 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 10.0 Mbps throughout the city.
KWISP Wireless internet Services Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
KWISP Wireless internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, KWISP Wireless internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
3.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in DeKalb?
XFINITY Cable in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,220 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 90.8% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,220 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 40 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in DeKalb?
Frontier DSL in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
57.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
27 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 57.2% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in DeKalb from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
DNA Com DSL in DeKalb, IL
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
DNA Com offers DSL service to 55.8% of DeKalb homes. Across the city, DNA Com DSL has speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in DeKalb by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
DeKalb has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in DeKalb
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in DeKalb
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60115 | 42,189 | 86.9% | 6,241 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 59/100 |
How DeKalb Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to DeKalb that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Cortland has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Maple Park the fewest (1.1%); DeKalb has 88.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb (this page) | 41,384 | 88.6% | 6,353 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 59/100 |
| Sycamore | 21,952 | 85.2% | 5,468 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Cortland | 4,805 | 95.1% | 6,288 Mbps | 9.8 | A | 76/100 |
| Maple Park | 2,473 | 1.1% | 786 Mbps | 8.3 | C | 65/100 |
| Malta | 1,701 | 29.3% | 849 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 62/100 |
| Creston | 826 | 0.0% | 1,019 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 43/100 |
| Virgil | 664 | 0.0% | 511 Mbps | 8.4 | C- | 58/100 |
| Richardson | 510 | 0.4% | 308 Mbps | 8.4 | C | 50/100 |
| Clare | 448 | 0.0% | 172 Mbps | 5.5 | D | 47/100 |
| Elva | 415 | 5.1% | 665 Mbps | 8.6 | C | 60/100 |
| Troxel | 313 | 0.0% | 174 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in DeKalb?
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, Frontier Communications 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 DeKalb
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| DNA Com | 1,024 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| e-vergent | 60 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 50 |
| KWISP Wireless internet Services | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for DeKalb Internet Providers
Based on 297 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for DeKalb 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 86.7% coverage in DeKalb.
At a national level, based on 4873 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all DeKalb Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in DeKalb, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | DeKalb Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in DeKalb
Based on data reported by DeKalb ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in DeKalb. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,546 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 | DeKalb Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | 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 | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in DeKalb?
Of the providers in DeKalb, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in DeKalb 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in DeKalb, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in DeKalb
| ISP / Tech Type | DeKalb Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | 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 | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| KWISP Wireless Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in DeKalb?
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 DeKalb is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 DeKalb is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in DeKalb, available to 90.8% 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.