Best Internet Providers in Gerlaw, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gerlaw, IL
Gerlaw has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Gerlaw.
Ranks compare Gerlaw with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gerlaw, IL at a Glance
Gerlaw Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
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Nextlink
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T-Mobile Home Internet
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Verizon
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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 Gerlaw ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gerlaw, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 71.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gerlaw?
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 Gerlaw
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- McDonough Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Viola Home Telephone Company - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Gerlaw Compares to Places Its Size
Gerlaw's report card score is in the bottom 16% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 3%.
| Measure | Gerlaw | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Warren County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 5.9% | bottom 25% | 56.3% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 421 Mbps | bottom 18% | 1,017 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3 | bottom 31% | 4.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 9% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 1% | bottom 3% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 76% | bottom 16% | 85% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 47% | bottom 30% | 63% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | top 27% | 72% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,397 | bottom 49% | $70,320 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 16% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 5.9% of homes in Gerlaw, against 56.3% across Warren County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Gerlaw are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 1% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,397 (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 Gerlaw
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gerlaw?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
5.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 5.9% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gerlaw?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
388 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.8% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 388 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 1,000, with an average of 292 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
71.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.5% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 9.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
65.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.6% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Viola Home Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Gerlaw?
Sparklight Cable in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
17.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 17.2% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gerlaw?
Brightspeed DSL in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 37.4% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Gerlaw, IL
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.0% of Gerlaw homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Gerlaw by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Gerlaw has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gerlaw
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Gerlaw
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61435 | 207 | 0.0% | 416 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 10/100 |
How Gerlaw Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gerlaw that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Galesburg has the most homes with fiber (83.7%) and Alexis the fewest (9.7%); Gerlaw has 5.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerlaw (this page) | 337 | 5.9% | 421 Mbps | 3 | D- | 11/100 |
| Galesburg | 31,863 | 83.7% | 6,376 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 31/100 |
| Monmouth | 10,480 | 61.4% | 1,156 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 39/100 |
| Alexis | 1,165 | 9.7% | 885 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 36/100 |
| Little York | 763 | 14.8% | 820 Mbps | 2.2 | D | 49/100 |
| Cameron | 660 | 37.6% | 612 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 16/100 |
| Henderson | 393 | 19.1% | 1,011 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 31/100 |
| North Henderson | 348 | 9.8% | 586 Mbps | 3 | D | 49/100 |
| Henderson Grove | 195 | 0.0% | 621 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 37/100 |
| Shanghai City | 157 | 0.0% | 364 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 22/100 |
| Ormonde | 136 | 33.8% | 669 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 5/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gerlaw?
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, Nextlink 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 Gerlaw
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 80 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
| Viola Home Telephone Company | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Gerlaw Internet Providers
Based on 95 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gerlaw 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 65.6% coverage in Gerlaw.
At a national level, based on 2584 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 Gerlaw Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gerlaw, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gerlaw Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gerlaw
Based on data reported by Gerlaw ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Gerlaw. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 388 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 | Gerlaw Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gerlaw?
Of the providers in Gerlaw, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gerlaw 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 Gerlaw, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gerlaw
| ISP / Tech Type | Gerlaw Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gerlaw?
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 Gerlaw is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Gerlaw is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gerlaw, available to 90.8% 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.