Best Internet Providers in Fayetteville, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Fayetteville, IL
Fayetteville has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Fayetteville.
Ranks compare Fayetteville with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Fayetteville, IL at a Glance
Fayetteville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Verizon
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Sparklight
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EarthLink
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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 Fayetteville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Fayetteville, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Fayetteville based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Fayetteville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 27.17% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville
How Fayetteville Compares to Places Its Size
Fayetteville's report card score is in the bottom 9% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Fayetteville | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | St. Clair County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.4% | bottom 23% | 49.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 165 Mbps | bottom 9% | 3,422 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | top 2% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 13% | 73% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 78% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $93,500 | top 16% | $86,744 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 1.4% of homes in Fayetteville, against 49.1% across St. Clair County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Fayetteville are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $93,500 (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 Fayetteville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Sparklight Fiber in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
16.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
96 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.8% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
13.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.3% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.0% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Fayetteville, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Fayetteville?
Frontier DSL in Fayetteville, IL
Availability:
95.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 95.4% of Fayetteville homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Fayetteville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Fayetteville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Fayetteville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Fayetteville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Fayetteville that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Mascoutah has the most homes with fiber (89.8%) and Lenzburg the fewest (5.5%); Fayetteville has 1.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville (this page) | 368 | 1.4% | 165 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 42/100 |
| Mascoutah | 9,454 | 89.8% | 4,702 Mbps | 5.3 | B | 78/100 |
| Freeburg | 6,460 | 15.9% | 1,665 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 63/100 |
| New Athens | 2,934 | 9.7% | 1,366 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 30/100 |
| Marissa | 2,424 | 87.0% | 5,815 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 29/100 |
| Lenzburg | 1,053 | 5.5% | 561 Mbps | 2.8 | D- | 28/100 |
| St. Libory | 738 | 98.5% | 1,262 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 35/100 |
| New Memphis | 628 | 4.0% | 544 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 37/100 |
| Venedy | 434 | 48.9% | 871 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Stone Church | 164 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 69/100 |
| Old Marissa | 152 | 54.0% | 3,853 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Fayetteville?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. 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 Fayetteville
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wisper Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Fayetteville Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Fayetteville residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.80 out of 5 stars and 95.4% coverage in Fayetteville.
At a national level, based on 2486 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Fayetteville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Fayetteville, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Fayetteville
Based on data reported by Fayetteville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 115 Mbps in Fayetteville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 57 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Fayetteville?
Of the providers in Fayetteville, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Fayetteville 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Fayetteville, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Fayetteville
| ISP / Tech Type | Fayetteville 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Fayetteville?
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 Fayetteville is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Fayetteville is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Fayetteville, available to 95.4% 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.