11 Best Internet Providers in Greene County, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Greene County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Greene County, IL?

Conxxus is the highest-rated internet provider in Greene County based on 76 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 Greene County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Greene County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Greene County Internet Providers

Based on 76 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Conxxus is the best internet service provider for Greene County residents. Conxxus was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 21.6% coverage in Greene County.

At a national level, based on 1500 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Greene County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Greene County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Conxxus.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Greene County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Frontier Communications	7,000 Mbps
	Conxxus	5,000 Mbps
	Sparklight	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	700 Mbps
	Wisper Internet	400 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	Illinois Electric Cooperative	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	Royell Communications	25 Mbps
	US Cellular	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Greene County

Based on data reported by Greene County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conxxus. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Greene 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 Greene 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. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Greene County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Greene County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Greene County

Greene 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 Greene County below, including the metrics used and how Greene County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Greene County ISP Report Card: B

	Metric (hover for details)	Greene County	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Greene County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	54.48%	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.	3,326 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 Greene County.	6.2	7.1	6.8

 

Greene County Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Greene County	Illinois	USA
	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.	93%	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.	56%	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.	56%	75%	76%

Greene County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Greene County is B, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Greene County is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Greene County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Greene 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 Greene County households have an internet connection despite having 99.88% availability. 56% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 56% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 56% subscribe to it. A low number of Greene 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 Greene County?

How Much Speed does a Greene County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Greene County is 2.6, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Greene County's average household income is $63,613 which is 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.

Greene County also has 14% 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 Greene County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Greene County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 61% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Greene County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Greene County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County is Conxxus.
• Viasat, Illinois Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Greene 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 Greene County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Greene 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 Greene County's B ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.