Best Internet Providers in Henderson County, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Henderson County, IL
Henderson County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Henderson County.
Ranks compare Henderson County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Henderson County, IL at a Glance
Henderson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
McDonough Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Henderson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Henderson County, IL?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Henderson County based on 106 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Henderson County?
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 Henderson County
- McDonough Telephone Cooperative - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- La Harpe Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Louisa Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Henderson County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Henderson County's report card score is tied 100th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 82nd of 102.
| Measure | Henderson County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.2% | 24th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 867 Mbps | 101st of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.2 | 101st of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 59th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | 99th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | Tied 82nd of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 68th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 57th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 66% | Tied 76th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $68,244 | 65th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | Tied 101st of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 80.2% of homes in Henderson County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Henderson County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,244 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Henderson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Henderson County has 6 neighbors, 2 of them in Iowa. Among them, Des Moines County, IA has the most homes with fiber (94.2%) and Warren County the fewest (56.3%); Henderson County has 80.2%.
Map of Henderson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Henderson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson County (this page) | 6,387 | 80.2% | 867 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 30/100 |
| Des Moines County, IA | 38,910 | 94.2% | 1,046 Mbps | 6 | B- | 40/100 |
| Lee County, IA | 33,555 | 72.6% | 987 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 37/100 |
| McDonough County | 27,238 | 79.1% | 3,713 Mbps | 6 | B | 35/100 |
| Hancock County | 17,620 | 80.8% | 2,787 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Warren County | 16,835 | 56.3% | 1,017 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 35/100 |
| Mercer County | 15,699 | 57.9% | 2,187 Mbps | 4 | C | 45/100 |
Internet in Henderson County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Henderson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oquawka | 1,759 | 77.7% | 848 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 21/100 |
| Stronghurst | 1,065 | 91.5% | 978 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 39/100 |
| Biggsville | 619 | 57.0% | 719 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Lomax | 546 | 97.4% | 978 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Gladstone | 476 | 99.2% | 992 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Hopper | 370 | 96.5% | 984 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Raritan | 283 | 90.1% | 962 Mbps | 2 | C- | 31/100 |
| Terre Haute | 246 | 91.5% | 175 Mbps | 1.4 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Media | 213 | 65.7% | 894 Mbps | 2.1 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Carman | 146 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 38/100 |
| Olena | 131 | 26.7% | 627 Mbps | 1.7 | D- | 46/100 |
| Gulf Port | 72 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Shokokon | 69 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 32/100 |
ZIP codes in Henderson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61469 (Oquawka) | 1,942 | 73.5% | 831 Mbps | 3.7 | C- | 21/100 |
| 61480 (Stronghurst) | 1,183 | 86.5% | 947 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 41/100 |
| 61454 (Lomax) | 778 | 94.0% | 822 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 36/100 |
| 61437 (Gladstone) | 729 | 99.5% | 995 Mbps | 4.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 61418 (Biggsville) | 601 | 62.4% | 748 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 61425 (Carman) | 337 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C | 34/100 |
| 61460 (Media) | 234 | 63.7% | 865 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 37/100 |
| 61471 (Raritan) | 212 | 96.2% | 993 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Henderson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by McDonough Telephone Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, McDonough Telephone Cooperative and 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 Henderson County
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 400 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| La Harpe Telephone Company | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Louisa Communications | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Henderson County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Henderson County Internet Providers
Based on 106 reviews from Illinois internet customers, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Henderson County residents. McDonough Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 64.3% coverage in Henderson County.
At a national level, based on 1785 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 Henderson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Henderson County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Henderson County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative |  (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | 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 | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Harpe Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Henderson County
Based on data reported by Henderson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through McDonough Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Henderson County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with McDonough Telephone Cooperative. This indicates McDonough Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Henderson County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Harpe Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Henderson County?
Of the providers in Henderson County, customers rate McDonough Telephone Cooperative the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Henderson County 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.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is rated 4.67 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 Henderson County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Henderson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Henderson County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| La Harpe Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Henderson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
77.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 77.3% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Henderson County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
64.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.3% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
37.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
450 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.4% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 450 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 207 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.1% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications 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 Henderson County?
Mediacom Cable in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 43.2% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
12.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 12.7% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, 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 Henderson County?
Frontier DSL in Henderson County, IL
Availability:
55.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 55.5% of Henderson County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Henderson 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 Henderson County is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be McDonough Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, McDonough Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Henderson County is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
- Viasat, McDonough Telephone Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Henderson County, available to 77.3% 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.