Best Internet Providers in Gridley, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Gridley, IL
Gridley has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Gridley.
Ranks compare Gridley with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Gridley, IL at a Glance
Gridley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Gridley Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Gridley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gridley, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Gridley 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 Gridley, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.54% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Gridley?
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 Gridley
- Gridley Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Maxwire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Graymont Cooperative - fixed wireless coverage map
- Gridley Telephone Company - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Gridley Compares to Places Its Size
Gridley's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 45%.
| Measure | Gridley | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | McLean County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.3% | top 36% | 83.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 937 Mbps | bottom 18% | 5,568 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 21% | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | top 29% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 91% | top 33% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 45% | 75% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,334 | bottom 36% | $89,784 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 24% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 90.3% of homes in Gridley, against 83.1% across McLean County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Gridley are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,334 (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 Gridley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gridley?
Gridley Telephone Company Fiber in Gridley, IL
Availability:
90.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Gridley Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 90.3% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Gridley Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Gridley, IL
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 6.9% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Gridley?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
286 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 286 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband 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 Gridley, IL
Availability:
97.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.5% of Gridley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
77.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
301 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.7% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 301 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 200, with an average of 104 Mbps throughout the city.
Graymont Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Graymont Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.7% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Graymont Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Maxwire Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
36.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
21 Mbps
Maxwire offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.7% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Maxwire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 21 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 5.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Gridley 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 Gridley, IL
Availability:
20.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.8% of Gridley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Gridley, IL
Availability:
7.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.0% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Gridley?
Mediacom Cable in Gridley, IL
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 78.3% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Gridley?
Gridley Telephone Company DSL in Gridley, IL
Availability:
10.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Gridley Telephone Company offers DSL service to 10.5% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Gridley Telephone Company DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Fidium DSL in Gridley, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.4% of Gridley homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Gridley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Gridley has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Gridley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Gridley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61744 | 2,027 | 84.5% | 901 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 50/100 |
How Gridley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Gridley that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Chenoa has the most homes with fiber (82.8%) and Flanagan the fewest (71.8%); Gridley has 90.3%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridley (this page) | 1,868 | 90.3% | 937 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 51/100 |
| El Paso | 3,314 | 77.5% | 6,271 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lexington | 2,925 | 74.8% | 5,756 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 57/100 |
| Chenoa | 2,099 | 82.8% | 6,576 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 57/100 |
| Flanagan | 1,357 | 71.8% | 5,972 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 35/100 |
| Kappa | 764 | 55.1% | 3,948 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Enright | 464 | 41.6% | 3,563 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Panola | 294 | 0.0% | 523 Mbps | 4.3 | D- | 47/100 |
| Woodford | 197 | 0.0% | 903 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 49/100 |
| Meadows | 175 | 44.0% | 653 Mbps | 8 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Spires | 141 | 0.0% | 808 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gridley?
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, Mediacom 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 Gridley
| Gridley Telephone Company | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| Maxwire | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Graymont Cooperative | 10 |
| Fidium Fiber | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Gridley Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Gridley 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 99.1% coverage in Gridley.
At a national level, based on 2442 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 Gridley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Gridley, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Gridley Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gridley Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gridley
Based on data reported by Gridley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Gridley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Gridley Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gridley Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gridley?
Of the providers in Gridley, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Gridley 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 Gridley, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Gridley
| ISP / Tech Type | Gridley Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maxwire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Gridley 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 Gridley?
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 Gridley is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Gridley is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Gridley, available to 99.1% 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.