8 Best Internet Providers in Eldena, IL
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| Eldena ISP Report Card | D+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 63 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Eldena Customer Ratings | 1 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Eldena has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Eldena.
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Eldena has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Eldena.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Eldena, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Eldena ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Eldena, IL?
SURF Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Eldena based on 71 Illinois customer reviews, and SURF 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Eldena, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Eldena
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Eldena Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldena Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on 71 reviews from Illinois internet customers, SURF Internet is the best internet service provider for Eldena residents. SURF Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 93.9% coverage in Eldena.
At a national level, based on 1506 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SURF Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.96 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Eldena?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Eldena?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by SURF Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Viasat 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 Eldena
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 80 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| SURF Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Eldena
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldena Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Eldena ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Eldena. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 SURF Internet. This indicates Surf reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Eldena?
Illinois customers rate SURF Internet 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.
SURF Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Eldena customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Eldena, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Eldena
| ISP / Tech Type | Eldena Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Eldena 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 Eldena below, including the metrics used and how Eldena compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Eldena that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 0.00% | 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. | 63 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 Eldena. | 6.0 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.2 | 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. | 4% | 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. | 92% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 92% | 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. | 53% | 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. | 53% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Eldena ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Eldena is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Eldena is high with a score of 31 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Eldena have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Eldena 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.
92% of Eldena households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 21% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 53% subscribe to it. A low number of Eldena 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 Eldena?
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
How Much Speed does a Eldena Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Eldena is 2.2, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Eldena's average household income is $80,084 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Eldena 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, 4% 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 Eldena has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Eldena households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Eldena?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Eldena, IL.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Eldena?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Eldena, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Eldena?
Brightspeed DSL in Eldena, IL
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 89.6% of Eldena homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Frontier DSL in Eldena, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.8% of Eldena homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Eldena?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Eldena homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Eldena homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Eldena homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Eldena homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 63.7% of Eldena homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Surf Fixed Wireless in Eldena, IL
SURF Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Eldena homes. Across the city, Surf Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Eldena?
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 Eldena is Surf.
- The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SURF Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Eldena is Surf.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Eldena, 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 Eldena compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Eldena 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 Eldena's D+ ISP Report Card and 31 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
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