7 Best Internet Providers in Diamond City, IL

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

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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 Diamond City ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Diamond City, IL?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Diamond City 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 Diamond City, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 57.73% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Diamond City

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Diamond City Internet Providers

Based on 72 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Diamond City residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.62 out of 5 stars and 81.3% coverage in Diamond City.

At a national level, based on 1468 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hamilton County Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Diamond City?

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, 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 Diamond City

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Hamilton County Communications	1,000 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Diamond City

Based on data reported by Diamond City 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 Diamond City. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,189 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 Diamond City?

Illinois customers rate Frontier Communications 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.

Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Diamond City customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Diamond City

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

Diamond City ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Diamond City	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Diamond City that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	78.95%	44.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,903 Mbps	2,791 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Diamond City.	5.5	7.1	6.8

 

Diamond City Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Diamond City	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	2%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	80%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	72%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	50%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	51%	75%	76%

Diamond City ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Diamond City is B, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Diamond City is high with a score of 25 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Diamond City have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Diamond City 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.

72% of Diamond City households have an internet connection despite having 97.53% availability. 50% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 50% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 51% subscribe to it. A low number of Diamond City 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 Diamond City?

How Much Speed does a Diamond City Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Diamond City is 2.6, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Diamond City's average household income is $67,838 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Diamond City also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 2% 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 Diamond City has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Diamond City households are much more technology-disengaged. 80% of households have some sort of computing device, 55% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 79% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Diamond City?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Diamond City?

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 Diamond City 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 Diamond City is Frontier.
• Hamilton County Communications, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Diamond City, 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 Diamond City compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Diamond City 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 Diamond City's B ISP Report Card and 25 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.