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Best Internet Providers in Hamlet, IL

All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Hamlet has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Hamlet.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber93.5%Mercer County 57.9%top 37%
Average top speed985 MbpsMercer County 2,187 Mbpsbottom 41%
Providers32.5 at a typical addressbottom 22%
Homes with internet95%Mercer County 91%top 9%
ISP Report CardC-score 38 of 100bottom 46%
Connectivity index51/100Mercer County 45/100top 29%

Ranks compare Hamlet with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Hamlet, IL at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Hamlet ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestReynolds Telephone CompanyUp to 1,000 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 3.94 out of 5 by its customers, available to 54.76% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Hamlet Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Reynolds Telephone Company

Reynolds Telephone Company logo

Availability:

93.5%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $65.00 - $115.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hamlet.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hamlet residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

93.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Nextlink

Nextlink logo

Availability:

95.8%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(19)

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Price: $40.00 - $60.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hamlet.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hamlet residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

95.8%

400 Mbps

400 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

54.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Hamlet.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Hamlet residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

54.8%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Hamlet residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Hamlet ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hamlet, IL?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hamlet 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 Hamlet, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 54.76% of the city.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hamlet?

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.

Hamlet, IL map of internet availability

How Hamlet Compares to Places Its Size

Hamlet's report card score is in the bottom 46% and its connectivity index is in the top 29%.

C-score 38 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.bottom 46%
51/100Mercer County 45/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 29%
Measure Hamlet Rank among US places under 1,000 people Mercer County Illinois US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 93.5% top 37% 57.9% 47.6% 71.5% 6,946 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 985 Mbps bottom 41% 2,187 Mbps 3,187 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 2.5 bottom 22% 4 7.3 7.1 Los Prados, PR (15.1)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 2.2 bottom 24% 2.3 2.6 2.7 Paguate, NM (13.4)
Workers who work from home 11% top 35% 11% 16% 15% Boys Town, NE (100%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 95% top 31% 93% 95% 96% 1,494 places at 100%
Homes with internet 95% top 9% 91% 91% 91% 370 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 67% top 31% 64% 75% 76% 23 places at 100%
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 87% top 9% 79% 81% 81% 72 places at 100%
Median household income $45,332 bottom 10% $76,332 $95,616 $93,246 22 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 11% bottom 47% 12% 16% 16% University at Buffalo, NY (100%)

Fiber reaches 93.5% of homes in Hamlet, against 57.9% across Mercer County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Hamlet are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $45,332 (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 Hamlet

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hamlet?

Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber in Hamlet, IL

Reynolds Telephone Company logo

Availability:

93.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Reynolds Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 93.5% of Hamlet homes. Across the city, Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber. Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Hamlet from Reynolds Telephone Company in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hamlet?

Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hamlet, IL

Nextlink logo

Availability:

95.8%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

400 Mbps

Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Hamlet homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps, with speeds from 400 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 100, with an average of 100 Mbps throughout the city. Nextlink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hamlet from Nextlink in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hamlet, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

54.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.8% of Hamlet 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, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Hamlet from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hamlet?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hamlet, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hamlet?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Hamlet, IL.

Internet in Hamlet by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Hamlet

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Hamlet

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

How Hamlet Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Hamlet that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Andalusia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Aledo the fewest (86.0%); Hamlet has 93.5%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Hamlet (this page)168 93.5%985 Mbps2.5C-51/100
Aledo4,507 86.0%5,766 Mbps5B50/100
Taylor Ridge2,128 88.5%933 Mbps4.2C55/100
Andalusia1,527 100.0%1,874 Mbps4.3B53/100
Reynolds1,171 95.0%970 Mbps3.8C61/100
Illinois City967 51.6%659 Mbps3.3D+20/100
Matherville894 12.4%972 Mbps3.7D54/100
Joy683 0.0%317 Mbps4.2D-42/100
Preemption649 4.2%790 Mbps4.4D27/100
Buffalo Prairie289 4.2%352 Mbps1.8D-34/100
Millersburg147 25.9%388 Mbps2.8D45/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hamlet?

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, Reynolds Telephone Company 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 Hamlet

Max Advertised Speed in Hamlet, IL
Reynolds Telephone Company1,000
Nextlink400
Viasat100
HughesNet25
T-Mobile Home Internet25

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Customer Ratings for Hamlet Internet Providers

Based on 18 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hamlet residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 361 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 Hamlet Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hamlet, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeHamlet OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Reynolds Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hamlet

Based on data reported by Hamlet ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Reynolds Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hamlet. 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 TypeHamlet SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Reynolds Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hamlet?

Of the providers in Hamlet, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hamlet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country.

The table below shows how customers in Hamlet, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Hamlet

ISP / Tech TypeHamlet AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (18)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)1 of 5 stars (1)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans
NextlinkNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
Reynolds Telephone CompanyNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois

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Pavlov Media Fiber

4 of 5 stars November 13, 2026
Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Carol

McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 26, 2026

Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 09, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber

5 of 5 stars 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.

Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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MTC Technologies Fiber

5 of 5 stars October 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 5 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 5 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hamlet?

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 Hamlet is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Reynolds Telephone Company. 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 Hamlet is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hamlet, available to 95.8% 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.