Best Internet Providers in Hayes, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hayes, IL
Hayes has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hayes.
Ranks compare Hayes with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hayes, IL at a Glance
Hayes Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Community Fiber Solutions
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 Hayes ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hayes, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hayes 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 Hayes, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 51.43% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hayes?
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 Hayes
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- MF Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Hayes Compares to Places Its Size
Hayes's report card score is in the top 45% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Hayes | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Douglas County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 10.0% | bottom 27% | 71.3% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,500 Mbps | top 28% | 5,899 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 17% | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 87% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 82% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | top 41% | 59% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 40% | 69% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $89,064 | top 21% | $81,968 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 10.0% of homes in Hayes, against 71.3% across Douglas County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Hayes are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $89,064 (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 Hayes
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?
Frontier Fiber in Hayes, IL
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Hayes, IL
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 10.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?
MF Wireless Fixed Wireless in Hayes, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
MF Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, MF Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hayes, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
750 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 750 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 100 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 583 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Hayes, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hayes 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hayes, IL
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
218 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 218 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hayes, IL
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Hayes 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 Hayes, IL
Availability:
68.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.6% of Hayes homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Hayes, IL
Availability:
51.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.4% of Hayes homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?
Mediacom Cable in Hayes, IL
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 10.0% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hayes?
Frontier DSL in Hayes, IL
Availability:
22.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 22.9% of Hayes homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hayes by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hayes
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hayes
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hayes Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hayes that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Villa Grove has the most homes with fiber (90.6%) and Tolono the fewest (80.8%); Hayes has 10.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes (this page) | 70 | 10.0% | 1,500 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 43/100 |
| Tuscola | 5,825 | 85.8% | 6,973 Mbps | 8.3 | A- | 46/100 |
| Tolono | 4,106 | 80.8% | 970 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 74/100 |
| Villa Grove | 2,843 | 90.6% | 7,322 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 42/100 |
| Pesotum | 823 | 64.9% | 5,488 Mbps | 9.6 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Camargo | 798 | 83.3% | 6,714 Mbps | 7.9 | B+ | 58/100 |
| Sadorus | 791 | 50.8% | 4,326 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 38/100 |
| Ficklin | 125 | 0.0% | 667 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 20/100 |
| Parkville | 104 | 0.0% | 592 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 21/100 |
| Galton | 59 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 38/100 |
| West Ridge | 57 | 0.0% | 614 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hayes?
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, Frontier Communications 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 Hayes
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| MF Wireless | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hayes Internet Providers
Based on 107 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hayes 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 85.7% coverage in Hayes.
At a national level, based on 2517 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 Hayes Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hayes, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayes Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hayes
Based on data reported by Hayes ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Hayes. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,137 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 | Hayes Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hayes?
Of the providers in Hayes, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hayes 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 Hayes, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hayes
| ISP / Tech Type | Hayes Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Hayes?
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 Hayes is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Hayes is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, MF Wireless, HughesNet, and Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) has the broadest coverage in Hayes, available to 100.0% 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.