Best Internet Providers in Hillsdale, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hillsdale, IL
Hillsdale has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Hillsdale.
Ranks compare Hillsdale with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hillsdale, IL at a Glance
Hillsdale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Strada Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Hillsdale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hillsdale, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.93% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hillsdale?
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 Hillsdale
- Strada Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fiber coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Geneseo Communications - dsl coverage map
How Hillsdale Compares to Places Its Size
Hillsdale's report card score is in the bottom 50% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 42%.
| Measure | Hillsdale | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Rock Island County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.0% | top 21% | 94.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 996 Mbps | bottom 27% | 4,442 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.5 | bottom 29% | 6.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 9% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | bottom 40% | 73% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 82% | top 27% | 77% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $82,224 | top 38% | $71,717 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.0% of homes in Hillsdale, against 94.0% across Rock Island County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Hillsdale are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $82,224 (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 Hillsdale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hillsdale?
Strada Communications Fiber in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
98.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Strada Communications offers Fiber service to 98.0% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Strada Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fiber in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fiber service to 1.5% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hillsdale?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.9% of Hillsdale 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
91.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
391 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 391 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 500, with an average of 95 Mbps throughout the city.
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.6% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hillsdale?
Mediacom Cable in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
55.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 55.7% of Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale?
Frontier DSL in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 5.8% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications DSL in Hillsdale, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers DSL service to 1.5% of Hillsdale homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Hillsdale by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Hillsdale has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hillsdale
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Hillsdale
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61257 | 1,188 | 98.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 42/100 |
How Hillsdale Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hillsdale that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 1 of them in Iowa. Among them, Erie has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Le Claire, IA the fewest (87.5%); Hillsdale has 98.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale (this page) | 1,005 | 98.0% | 996 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Le Claire, IA | 6,048 | 87.5% | 4,667 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Port Byron | 3,364 | 98.6% | 1,041 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 69/100 |
| Erie | 2,150 | 100.0% | 1,844 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 39/100 |
| Rapids City | 1,461 | 99.5% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 45/100 |
| Cordova | 1,197 | 99.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Joslin | 865 | 99.8% | 998 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 74/100 |
| Fenton | 558 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Spring Hill | 390 | 80.8% | 857 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 51/100 |
| Osborn | 385 | 93.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 73/100 |
| Cleveland | 310 | 100.0% | 4,707 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 49/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hillsdale?
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, Mediacom and Strada 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 Hillsdale
| Strada Communications | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Geneseo Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Sand Prarie | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Hillsdale. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Hillsdale Internet Providers
Based on 52 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hillsdale 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 91.6% coverage in Hillsdale.
At a national level, based on 1448 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 Hillsdale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hillsdale, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsdale Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hillsdale
Based on data reported by Hillsdale ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Strada Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Hillsdale. 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 Type | Hillsdale Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hillsdale?
Of the providers in Hillsdale, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hillsdale
| ISP / Tech Type | Hillsdale 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (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 Hillsdale?
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 Hillsdale is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Strada 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 Hillsdale is Verizon.
- Viasat, Strada Communications, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hillsdale, available to 98.0% 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.