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Best Internet Providers in Eckard, IL

All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Eckard has 5 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 Eckard.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber68.9%Mason County 81.5%bottom 48%
Average top speed1,462 MbpsMason County 2,694 Mbpstop 28%
Providers55.5 at a typical addresstop 27%
Homes with internet97%Mason County 87%top 4%
ISP Report CardC+score 49 of 100top 36%
Connectivity index70/100Mason County 37/100top 8%

Ranks compare Eckard with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Eckard, IL at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Eckard ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestCASSCOMMUp to 2,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedCASSCOMMRated 4.80 out of 5 by its customers, available to 93.33% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Eckard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Brightspeed

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

3.1 of 5 stars

(76)

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1-888-787-8580 Price: Starting at $39.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Eckard.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Eckard residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

99.3%

13 Mbps

60 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

CASSCOMM

CASSCOMM logo

Availability:

93.3%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(5)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Eckard.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Eckard residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

68.9%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Cable

3.0%

50 Mbps

50 Mbps

Cable: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Fixed Wireless

93.3%

48 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

97.8%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(816)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Eckard.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Eckard residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

97.8%

285 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

93.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Eckard.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Eckard residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

93.3%

29 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

90.4%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $80.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Eckard.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Eckard residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

90.4%

675 Mbps

800 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Eckard residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Eckard ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eckard, IL?

CASSCOMM is the highest-rated internet provider in Eckard based on 32 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Eckard?

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.

Eckard, IL map of internet availability

How Eckard Compares to Places Its Size

Eckard's report card score is in the top 36% and its connectivity index is in the top 8%.

C+score 49 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 36%
70/100Mason County 37/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 8%
Measure Eckard Rank among US places under 1,000 people Mason County Illinois US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 68.9% bottom 48% 81.5% 47.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 1,462 Mbps top 28% 2,694 Mbps 3,187 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 5.5 top 27% 5.2 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.7 top 21% 2.2 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 4% bottom 20% 9% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 97% top 16% 91% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 97% top 4% 87% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 81% top 8% 65% 75% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 95% top 2% 69% 81% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $93,135 top 17% $63,156 $95,616 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 17% top 13% 12% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 68.9% of homes in Eckard, against 81.5% across Mason County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Eckard are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,135 (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 Eckard

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eckard?

CASSCOMM Fiber in Eckard, IL

CASSCOMM logo

Availability:

68.9%

Customer Rating:

4.8 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

CASSCOMM offers Fiber service to 68.9% of Eckard homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CASSCOMM Fiber. CASSCOMM Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Eckard from CASSCOMM in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eckard?

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Eckard, IL

Verizon logo

Availability:

97.8%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(362)

Avg. Download Speed

285 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Eckard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 285 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. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Eckard from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Eckard, IL

CASSCOMM logo

Availability:

93.3%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

48 Mbps

CASSCOMM offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Eckard homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the city. CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Eckard from CASSCOMM in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Eckard, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

93.3%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

29 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.3% of Eckard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Eckard from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Eckard, IL

Nextlink logo

Availability:

90.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

675 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Eckard homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 675 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 400, with an average of 324 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Eckard from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eckard?

CASSCOMM Cable in Eckard, IL

CASSCOMM logo

Availability:

3.0%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

50 Mbps

CASSCOMM offers Cable service to 3.0% of Eckard homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Cable has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 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 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. CASSCOMM Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Eckard from CASSCOMM in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eckard?

Brightspeed DSL in Eckard, IL

Brightspeed logo

Availability:

99.3%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(43)

Avg. Download Speed

13 Mbps

Brightspeed offers DSL service to 99.3% of Eckard homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 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 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Eckard from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Eckard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

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Neighborhoods in Eckard

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Eckard

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Eckard Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Eckard that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Havana has the most homes with fiber (92.8%) and Lewistown the fewest (69.4%); Eckard has 68.9%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Eckard (this page)135 68.9%1,462 Mbps5.5C+70/100
Havana4,181 92.8%1,885 Mbps5B-44/100
Lewistown3,048 69.4%1,033 Mbps4.5C22/100
Easton509 94.3%1,290 Mbps2.9C29/100
Topeka398 4.3%203 Mbps3D-28/100
Poplar City236 44.9%161 Mbps3.8D+32/100
Matanzas Beach227 70.9%1,510 Mbps4.6C36/100
Liverpool166 0.0%232 Mbps2.9F20/100
Sepo120 25.8%510 Mbps5.4D+21/100
Little America101 0.0%436 Mbps3.5D-20/100
Maples Mill83 0.0%349 Mbps2.7F21/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eckard?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from CASSCOMM.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Eckard

Max Advertised Speed in Eckard, IL
CASSCOMM2,000
Nextlink800
Verizon300
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
Brightspeed60
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Eckard Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from Illinois internet customers, CASSCOMM is the best internet service provider for Eckard residents. CASSCOMM was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 93.3% coverage in Eckard.

At a national level, based on 1258 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 Eckard Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Eckard, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeEckard OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
CASSCOMMNo rating yet (0)5 of 5 stars (5)5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eckard

Based on data reported by Eckard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through CASSCOMM. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Eckard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,488 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CASSCOMM. This indicates CASSCOMM reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

ISP / Tech TypeEckard SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
CASSCOMMNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (5)4.5 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (9)4 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eckard?

Of the providers in Eckard, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Eckard 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. CASSCOMM is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.20 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Eckard, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Eckard

ISP / Tech TypeEckard AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
CASSCOMMNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (5)4 of 5 stars (5)View Plans
VerizonNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (9)3.5 of 5 stars (816)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
BrightspeedNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (76)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans

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Pavlov Media Fiber

4 of 5 stars November 13, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carol

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

61438

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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MTC Technologies Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Eckard?

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 Eckard is CASSCOMM.
  • The fastest internet provider should be CASSCOMM. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CASSCOMM may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Eckard is Verizon.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in Eckard, available to 99.3% 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.