Best Internet Providers in Herald, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Herald, IL
Herald has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Herald.
Ranks compare Herald with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Herald, IL at a Glance
Herald Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper Internet
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 Herald ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Herald, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Herald 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 Herald, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Herald?
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 Herald
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Herald Compares to Places Its Size
Herald's report card score is in the top 26% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 31%.
| Measure | Herald | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | White County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 47.9% | bottom 40% | 44.4% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 3,586 Mbps | top 10% | 3,099 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 | top 20% | 6.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 78% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 31% | 60% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 70% | bottom 45% | 64% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $77,191 | top 37% | $58,991 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 47.9% of homes in Herald, against 44.4% across White County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Herald are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $77,191 (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 Herald
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Herald?
Frontier Fiber in Herald, IL
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 47.9% of Herald homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Herald?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Herald, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
397 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Herald homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 397 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Herald, IL
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Herald homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Herald, IL
Availability:
84.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
478 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.4% of Herald homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 478 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 135 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Herald, IL
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Herald 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 Herald, IL
Availability:
76.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.0% of Herald homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herald, IL
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Herald homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Herald?
Sparklight Cable in Herald, IL
Availability:
40.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 40.6% of Herald homes. Across the city, Sparklight 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 Herald?
Frontier DSL in Herald, IL
Availability:
67.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 67.7% of Herald homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 36 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Herald from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Herald by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Herald
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Herald
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Herald Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Herald that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 1 of them in Indiana. Among them, Carmi has the most homes with fiber (77.9%) and Enfield the fewest (0.0%); Herald has 47.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald (this page) | 96 | 47.9% | 3,586 Mbps | 6 | B- | 31/100 |
| Carmi | 6,623 | 77.9% | 5,566 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Enfield | 1,178 | 0.0% | 854 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Crossville | 1,054 | 36.2% | 941 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 24/100 |
| Savah, IN | 150 | 66.7% | 700 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 37/100 |
| Emma | 144 | 0.0% | 417 Mbps | 2.8 | F | 26/100 |
| Maunie | 113 | 0.0% | 176 Mbps | 2.4 | F | 25/100 |
| Centerville | 105 | 32.4% | 629 Mbps | 4.3 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Phillipstown | 95 | 93.7% | 962 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 23/100 |
| Epworth | 84 | 9.5% | 449 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 23/100 |
| Rising Sun | 52 | 0.0% | 271 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Herald?
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 Herald
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Herald. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Herald Internet Providers
Based on 90 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Herald residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 76.0% coverage in Herald.
At a national level, based on 2505 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 Herald Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Herald, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Herald Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Herald
Based on data reported by Herald 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 Herald. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,499 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 | Herald Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Herald?
Of the providers in Herald, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Herald 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Herald, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Herald
| ISP / Tech Type | Herald Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | 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 |
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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Herald?
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 Herald 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 Herald is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Herald, 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.