Best Internet Providers in Ellsworth, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ellsworth, IL
Ellsworth has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Ellsworth.
Ranks compare Ellsworth with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ellsworth, IL at a Glance
Ellsworth Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Wireless Data Net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Community Fiber Solutions
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Ellsworth ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ellsworth, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.56% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ellsworth?
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 Ellsworth
- Wireless Data Net - fiber coverage map
- Wireless Data Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Maxwire - fixed wireless coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ellsworth Compares to Places Its Size
Ellsworth's report card score is in the top 47% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Ellsworth | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | McLean County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 53.9% | bottom 42% | 83.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 810 Mbps | bottom 29% | 5,568 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | top 16% | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | top 30% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $88,654 | top 21% | $89,784 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 24% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 53.9% of homes in Ellsworth, against 83.1% across McLean County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Ellsworth are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,654 (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 Ellsworth
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ellsworth?
Wireless Data Net Fiber in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
53.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wireless Data Net offers Fiber service to 53.8% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Wireless Data Net Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ellsworth?
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Ellsworth 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
Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
384 Mbps
Wireless Data Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 384 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 25, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
284 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 284 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
44.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
44.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.4% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
30.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
662 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.0% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 662 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 400, with an average of 307 Mbps throughout the city.
Maxwire Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Maxwire offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.8% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Maxwire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
4.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.4% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ellsworth?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ellsworth, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ellsworth?
Frontier DSL in Ellsworth, IL
Availability:
67.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 67.2% of Ellsworth homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ellsworth by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ellsworth has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ellsworth
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ellsworth
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61737 | 460 | 45.6% | 748 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 33/100 |
How Ellsworth Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ellsworth that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Le Roy has the most homes with fiber (89.9%) and Downs the fewest (76.0%); Ellsworth has 53.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth (this page) | 390 | 53.9% | 810 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 32/100 |
| Le Roy | 3,964 | 89.9% | 5,982 Mbps | 9.2 | A- | 67/100 |
| Downs | 2,236 | 76.0% | 2,300 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Colfax | 1,296 | 80.4% | 1,746 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 54/100 |
| Saybrook | 935 | 11.1% | 905 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 65/100 |
| Arrowsmith | 508 | 0.0% | 563 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Cooksville | 362 | 0.0% | 468 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 34/100 |
| Holder | 222 | 0.0% | 597 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 62/100 |
| Padua | 217 | 0.0% | 621 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 44/100 |
| Sabina | 115 | 0.0% | 894 Mbps | 7 | C- | 54/100 |
| Glen Avon | 33 | 0.0% | 652 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ellsworth?
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, Wireless Data Net 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 Ellsworth
| Wireless Data Net | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 800 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Maxwire | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ellsworth Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ellsworth 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 90.0% coverage in Ellsworth.
At a national level, based on 2421 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 Ellsworth Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ellsworth, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ellsworth Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ellsworth
Based on data reported by Ellsworth ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wireless Data Net. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ellsworth. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 708 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 | Ellsworth Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ellsworth?
Of the providers in Ellsworth, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ellsworth
| ISP / Tech Type | Ellsworth Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (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 Ellsworth?
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 Ellsworth is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wireless Data Net. 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 Ellsworth is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) has the broadest coverage in Ellsworth, available to 100.0% 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.