Best Internet Providers in Herrin, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Herrin, IL
Herrin has 11 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 Herrin.
Ranks compare Herrin with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Herrin, IL at a Glance
Herrin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Herrin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Herrin, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Herrin 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 Herrin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 50.27% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Herrin?
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 Herrin
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- 4SIWI - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Herrin Compares to Places Its Size
Herrin's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 15%.
| Measure | Herrin | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Williamson County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | top 13% | 94.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,465 Mbps | top 12% | 6,594 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | bottom 36% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 20% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 39% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 25% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | bottom 21% | 60% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | bottom 30% | 72% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $65,284 | bottom 22% | $69,764 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Herrin, against 94.7% across Williamson County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Herrin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,284 (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 Herrin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Herrin?
Frontier Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 93.9% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
71.6%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 71.6% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
11.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 11.3% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 5.4% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
4SIWI Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fiber service to 3.6% of Herrin homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Herrin, IL
Availability:
2.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 2.1% of Herrin homes. Across the city, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Herrin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
373 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 373 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 29 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
50.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.3% of Herrin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.5% of Herrin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
30.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.5% of Herrin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Herrin, IL
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 47 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Herrin?
Mediacom Cable in Herrin, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 99.1% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Herrin?
Frontier DSL in Herrin, IL
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
17 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 4.9% of Herrin homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 17 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Herrin from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Herrin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Herrin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Herrin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Herrin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62948 | 12,359 | 99.1% | 6,483 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 43/100 |
How Herrin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Herrin that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Energy has the most homes with fiber (99.9%) and Cambria the fewest (81.6%); Herrin has 99.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin (this page) | 12,438 | 99.0% | 6,465 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| Carterville | 7,566 | 88.1% | 5,739 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Johnston City | 5,287 | 95.0% | 6,831 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 38/100 |
| Cambria | 1,866 | 81.6% | 5,593 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 57/100 |
| Crainville | 1,340 | 99.4% | 6,829 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 57/100 |
| Energy | 1,215 | 99.9% | 6,689 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 47/100 |
| Whiteash | 552 | 100.0% | 5,489 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 31/100 |
| Colp | 449 | 14.9% | 1,773 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 46/100 |
| Freeman Spur | 424 | 100.0% | 9,908 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Bush | 241 | 97.9% | 6,876 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 25/100 |
| Stiritz | 40 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Herrin?
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, Sparklight 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 Herrin
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Herrin. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Herrin Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Herrin 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 99.7% coverage in Herrin.
At a national level, based on 2582 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 Herrin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Herrin, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Herrin 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Herrin
Based on data reported by Herrin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Herrin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 | Herrin Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Herrin?
Of the providers in Herrin, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Herrin 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 Herrin, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Herrin
| ISP / Tech Type | Herrin 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 | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (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 Herrin?
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 Herrin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Herrin is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Herrin, available to 99.7% 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.