Best Internet Providers in Effingham County, IL
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Effingham County, IL
Effingham County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Effingham County.
Ranks compare Effingham County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Effingham County, IL at a Glance
Effingham County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
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Illinois Fiber Connect
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Fidium
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Frontier
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Effingham County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Effingham County, IL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Effingham County based on 111 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Effingham County?
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 Effingham County
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Illinois Fiber Connect - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- KNR Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How Effingham County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Effingham County's report card score is tied 36th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 14th of 102.
| Measure | Effingham County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 75.1% | 35th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 1,396 Mbps | 86th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | Tied 9th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 19th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 20th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 16th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 14th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | 9th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | Tied 25th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $84,440 | 20th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 42nd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 75.1% of homes in Effingham County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Effingham County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $84,440 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Effingham County Compares to Its Neighbors
Effingham County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Clay County has the most homes with fiber (95.5%) and Fayette County the fewest (39.9%); Effingham County has 75.1%.
Map of Effingham County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Effingham County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County (this page) | 34,668 | 75.1% | 1,396 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Fayette County | 21,488 | 39.9% | 3,192 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Shelby County | 20,990 | 53.9% | 2,668 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Clay County | 13,288 | 95.5% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Cumberland County | 10,450 | 51.7% | 2,600 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 32/100 |
| Jasper County | 9,287 | 60.2% | 3,312 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
Internet in Effingham County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 48.5% of homes in Mason to 99.8% in Dieterich; by ZIP code, from 57.4% in 62443 (Mason) to 99.3% in 62424 (Dieterich). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Effingham County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham | 17,716 | 82.9% | 982 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 63/100 |
| Altamont | 3,774 | 73.5% | 5,297 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 62/100 |
| Teutopolis | 3,208 | 65.7% | 990 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Dieterich | 1,679 | 99.8% | 999 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Watson | 1,570 | 75.3% | 832 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Mason | 1,361 | 48.5% | 685 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 48/100 |
| Shumway | 1,037 | 83.9% | 901 Mbps | 8 | B- | 62/100 |
| Beecher City | 733 | 24.8% | 542 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 23/100 |
| Elliottstown | 711 | 95.4% | 958 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 75/100 |
| Green Creek | 608 | 91.0% | 965 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 64/100 |
| Funkhouser | 376 | 28.5% | 631 Mbps | 8.1 | C | 54/100 |
| Keptown | 347 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Moccasin | 333 | 0.9% | 365 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Eberle | 254 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Winterrowd | 191 | 95.3% | 976 Mbps | 2.8 | C | 50/100 |
| Dexter | 160 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7.6 | C- | 44/100 |
| Lillyville | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 66/100 |
ZIP codes in Effingham County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62401 (Effingham) | 19,349 | 82.0% | 970 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 63/100 |
| 62411 (Altamont) | 4,436 | 62.6% | 4,565 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 59/100 |
| 62467 (Teutopolis) | 3,768 | 70.1% | 989 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 72/100 |
| 62424 (Dieterich) | 2,426 | 99.3% | 994 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 74/100 |
| 62443 (Mason) | 1,579 | 57.4% | 743 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 47/100 |
| 62473 (Watson) | 1,297 | 67.2% | 774 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 62461 (Shumway) | 776 | 74.6% | 852 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Effingham County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Effingham County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Illinois Fiber Connect | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 1,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| KNR Wireless | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Effingham County Internet Providers
Based on 111 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Effingham County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 46.5% coverage in Effingham County.
At a national level, based on 2608 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 Effingham County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Effingham County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Effingham County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier |  (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Fiber Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Effingham County
Based on data reported by Effingham County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Effingham County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,237 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Effingham County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications |  (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Fiber Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Effingham County?
Of the providers in Effingham County, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Effingham County 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.
AT&T is rated 3.43 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Effingham County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Effingham County
| ISP / Tech Type | Effingham County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (2) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Fiber Connect | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Effingham County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Effingham County?
Illinois Fiber Connect Fiber in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
55.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Illinois Fiber Connect offers Fiber service to 55.4% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Illinois Fiber Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications Fiber in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
8.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 8.0% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Effingham County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the county.
KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KNR Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
83.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
73.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.7% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
56.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
319 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.7% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 319 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.5% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
344 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 344 Mbps, with speeds from 73 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 16 and as high as 400, with an average of 122 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Effingham County?
Mediacom Cable in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
59.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 59.6% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Effingham County?
Fidium DSL in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
178 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 42.7% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 178 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 25 Mbps throughout the county.
Frontier DSL in Effingham County, IL
Availability:
42.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
37 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 42.3% of Effingham County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 37 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Effingham County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
Dedra W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 Since this is not published for the area of Effingham, since the beginning of September service on screen of our T.V. has been the upmost intolerant, we are unable to watch or hear any shows we are trying to watch. We are tired of calling them, we just expect great service that we are paying a premium for their services.
Gary W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 I DVR most of my future time and I have to say in the last few weeks September 13 to present 23 this has been upmost terrible !!!!!!!!!!! There are very few shows I can watch without a blurred screen and audio is at most non identify. Why do we pay for things in society that we don’t get great service ?? The crazy of all this I can watch most of what I want from other outlets without the hassle , why. Wake up if you want to keep me as a customer !!!!!! It seems many companies are taking advantage of the hard working people that just want a simple pastime.
An Illinois Customer
Mediacom Cable
April 08, 2026 Mediacom is a decent provider. It gives average speeds at a very good cost. I pay $30 a month for 100gbps internet which is good compared to many options around here. I would not mind faster speeds, like fiber, if the option was available and at good cost. Overall, I am overall satisfied with my internet provider.
PF
Frontier DSL
January 20, 2023 This is a good service with relatively fast speed. I live in a very rural area so I was surprised that I could this much speed for a relatively low price. It's not quite as fast as fiber but plenty quick to stream video at excellent quality. I would suggest this service to anyone interested in good speed at a comparatively low price.
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Pavlov Media Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Effingham County?
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 Effingham County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Effingham County is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Effingham County, available to 97.9% 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.