14 Best Internet Providers in Ford County, IL
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Ford County ISP Report Card | B+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 4,078 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Ford 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.
Ford County has 14 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 Ford County.
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Ford County has 14 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 Ford County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
Conxxus
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Fiber
Mediacom
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Frontier
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EarthLink
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DSL
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ford 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 Ford County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ford County, IL?
SURF Internet is the best internet provider in Ford County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SURF Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Ford County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, SURF Internet is an option for 3.34% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Ford County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ford County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ford County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ford County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | (0) |  (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 312 reviews from Illinois internet customers, SURF Internet is the best internet service provider for Ford County residents. SURF Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Conxxus wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 79.6% coverage in Ford County.
At a national level, based on 4416 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 Ford County?
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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 Ford County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Ford County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conxxus.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Ford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 500 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Wireless Data Net | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 50 Mbps | ||
| Maxwire | 35 Mbps | ||
| SURF Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ford County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2164) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ford 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 Ford 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 Ford County?
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. Conxxus is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ford County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ford County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ford County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ford County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Surf | (0) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ford 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 Ford County below, including the metrics used and how Ford County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Ford County | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ford County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 79.57% | 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. | 4,078 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 Ford County. | 6.3 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 61% | 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. | 62% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ford County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ford County is B+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ford County is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ford County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ford 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.
87% of Ford County households have an internet connection despite having 99.66% availability. 61% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% 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 61% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 62% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Ford 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 Ford County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 29 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ford County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ford County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ford County's average household income is $68,751 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Ford 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, 9% 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 Ford County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ford County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 82% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
Conxxus Fiber in Ford County, IL
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 79.6% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
Mediacom Cable in Ford County, IL
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 66.4% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Cable in Ford County, IL
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 2.0% of Ford County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
Frontier DSL in Ford County, IL
Availability:
52.1%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 52.1% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Ford County, IL
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 24.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Ford County, IL
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 24.8% of Ford County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ford County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
630 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 630 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 237 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.0% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
56.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 56.3% of Ford 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 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.5% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.1% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Ford County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
28.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.2% of Ford County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Maxwire Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Maxwire offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.0% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Maxwire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 35 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
Wireless Data Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.6% of Ford County homes. Across the county, Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 25, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Surf Fixed Wireless in Ford County, IL
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Ford County homes. Across the county, 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 Ford 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 Ford County is Surf.
- 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 Ford County is Surf.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Nextlink has the broadest coverage in Ford 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 Ford County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ford 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 Ford County's B+ ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100