Best Internet Providers in Effingham, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Effingham, IL
Effingham has 12 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Effingham.
Ranks compare Effingham with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Effingham, IL at a Glance
Effingham Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Illinois Fiber Connect
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Effingham ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Effingham, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Effingham 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 Effingham, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 63.04% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Effingham?
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
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Illinois Fiber Connect - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- KNR Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How Effingham Compares to Places Its Size
Effingham's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.
| Measure | Effingham | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Effingham County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 82.9% | top 49% | 75.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 982 Mbps | bottom 5% | 1,396 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.6 | top 12% | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 45% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 77% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | bottom 35% | 77% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $83,955 | bottom 47% | $84,440 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 15% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 82.9% of homes in Effingham, against 75.1% across Effingham County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Effingham are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,955 (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 Effingham
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Effingham?
Illinois Fiber Connect Fiber in Effingham, IL
Availability:
81.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Illinois Fiber Connect offers Fiber service to 81.3% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Illinois Fiber Connect Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Effingham, IL
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Effingham?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Effingham homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 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 130 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
279 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 279 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.
KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KNR Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Effingham homes. Across the city, KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Effingham homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Effingham homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.0% of Effingham homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 7.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
56.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
290 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.5% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 290 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 26 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Effingham, IL
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions 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 Effingham?
Mediacom Cable in Effingham, IL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.9% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Effingham?
Fidium DSL in Effingham, IL
Availability:
75.9%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
167 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 75.9% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 167 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 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Effingham, IL
Availability:
27.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 27.0% of Effingham homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 1.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Effingham by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Effingham has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Effingham
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Effingham
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62401 | 19,349 | 82.0% | 970 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 63/100 |
How Effingham Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Effingham that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Dieterich has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Teutopolis the fewest (65.7%); Effingham has 82.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham (this page) | 17,716 | 82.9% | 982 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 63/100 |
| 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 |
| Shumway | 1,037 | 83.9% | 901 Mbps | 8 | B- | 62/100 |
| 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 |
| Dexter | 160 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 7.6 | C- | 44/100 |
| Lillyville | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 66/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Effingham?
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, Illinois Fiber Connect and Mediacom 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
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Fiber Connect | 1,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| KNR Wireless | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Effingham Internet Providers
Based on 108 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Effingham 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 97.4% coverage in Effingham.
At a national level, based on 2586 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 Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Effingham, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Effingham Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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
Based on data reported by Effingham ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Illinois Fiber Connect and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Effingham. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Effingham Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | 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?
Of the providers in Effingham, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Effingham 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 Effingham, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Effingham
| ISP / Tech Type | Effingham Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 |
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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Effingham?
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 is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Illinois Fiber Connect and Mediacom. 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 Effingham is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Effingham, available to 99.8% 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.