16 Best Internet Providers in Fayette County, IL
Find internet availability by address in Fayette County, IL
Jump to: Best Internet Provider | Availability Maps | Customer Reviews | Fayette County ISP Report Card | Business Internet in Fayette County
 |
Fayette County ISP Report Card | C+ |
 |
Download Speed for Most Households | 1,705 Mbps |
 |
Number of Internet Service Providers | 16 |
 |
Real Fayette County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Fayette County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fayette County.
▼
Fayette County has 16 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Fayette County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Conxxus
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Above are the top 4 providers in Fayette County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Fayette County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fayette County, IL?
Conxxus is the highest-rated internet provider in Fayette County based on 107 Illinois customer reviews, and Conxxus 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 Fayette County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Fayette County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fayette County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) |  (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 107 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Conxxus is the best internet service provider for Fayette County residents. Conxxus was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 16.7% coverage in Fayette County.
At a national level, based on 2364 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conxxus is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.53 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fayette County?
a different provider.
Internet Availability Key
Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Fayette County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Fayette County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conxxus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 700 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| KNR Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 50 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| PWR-net | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Fayette County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conxxus. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Fayette County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Conxxus. This indicates Conxxus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fayette County?
Illinois customers rate Conxxus 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.
Conxxus received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Fayette County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Fayette County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fayette County
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayette County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| KNR Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fayette County 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 county 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 Fayette County below, including the metrics used and how Fayette County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
| Metric
(hover for details)
|
Fayette County | Illinois | USA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Fayette County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 29.03% | 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. | 1,705 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 Fayette County. | 5.6 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 7% | 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. | 87% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 82% | 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. | 59% | 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. | 59% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fayette County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Fayette County is C+, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Fayette County is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Fayette County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Fayette County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
82% of Fayette County households have an internet connection despite having 99.78% availability. 59% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 15% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 59% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Fayette County 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 Counties Compare to Fayette County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
How Much Speed does a Fayette County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Fayette County is 2.6, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Fayette County's average household income is $58,479 which is much lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Fayette County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Fayette County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Fayette County households are much more technology-disengaged. 87% of households have some sort of computing device, 66% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 84% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
Conxxus Fiber in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 24.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications Fiber in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 5.0% of Fayette 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
Sparklight Cable in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
50.1%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 50.1% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 8.9% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
Frontier DSL in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
35.2%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 35.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 county.
EarthLink DSL in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 23.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
23.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 23.0% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
20 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 3.1% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL 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 10, with an average of 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fayette County?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.8% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, 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 county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
369 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.1% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 369 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 29 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Fayette 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 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.3% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.3% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.3 Mbps throughout the county.
KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
28.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
KNR Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.9% of Fayette 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 Fayette County, IL
Availability:
16.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.7% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
10.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.9% of Fayette 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 Fayette County, IL
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
338 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 338 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 300, with an average of 131 Mbps throughout the county.
PWR-net Fixed Wireless in Fayette County, IL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
PWR-net offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Fayette County homes. Across the county, PWR-net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Fayette 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 Fayette County is Conxxus.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conxxus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Conxxus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fayette County is Conxxus.
- GigFire, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Fayette County, 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 Fayette County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Fayette County 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 Fayette County's C+ ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 12 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100