Best Internet Providers in Hunter, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Hunter, IL
Hunter has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Hunter.
Ranks compare Hunter with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Hunter, IL at a Glance
Hunter Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sharon Telephone Company
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home 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 Hunter ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hunter, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hunter 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 Hunter, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hunter?
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 Hunter
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Hunter Compares to Places Its Size
Hunter's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Hunter | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Boone County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 31.2% | bottom 34% | 50.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 206 Mbps | bottom 10% | 4,119 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.8 | top 23% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 96% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 22% | 73% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $99,821 | top 12% | $92,997 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 31.2% of homes in Hunter, against 50.1% across Boone County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Hunter are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,821 (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 Hunter
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hunter?
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Hunter, IL
Availability:
31.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
350 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 31.2% of Hunter homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 350 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hunter?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hunter homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
89.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
107 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.3% of Hunter homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 107 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Hunter homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
82.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.9% of Hunter homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Hunter homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Hunter, IL
Availability:
48.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Hunter homes. Across the city, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hunter?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hunter, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hunter?
EarthLink DSL in Hunter, IL
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 23.2% of Hunter homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Hunter, IL
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 23.2% of Hunter homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Hunter, IL
Availability:
19.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 19.2% of Hunter homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Hunter by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Hunter
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Hunter
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Hunter Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Hunter that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 3 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Rockton has the most homes with fiber (88.0%) and Timberlane the fewest (0.0%); Hunter has 31.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter (this page) | 637 | 31.2% | 206 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 41/100 |
| Beloit, WI | 47,132 | 44.4% | 1,463 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 56/100 |
| Roscoe | 19,479 | 54.1% | 4,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 78/100 |
| Rockton | 12,220 | 88.0% | 4,708 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Poplar Grove | 10,443 | 6.7% | 1,886 Mbps | 6 | C | 64/100 |
| South Beloit | 10,000 | 16.9% | 1,331 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Clinton, WI | 3,740 | 30.9% | 912 Mbps | 5.9 | C- | 47/100 |
| Caledonia | 3,185 | 28.9% | 2,517 Mbps | 7 | B- | 81/100 |
| Capron | 2,041 | 66.6% | 5,280 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Timberlane | 1,581 | 0.0% | 1,973 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 75/100 |
| Tiffany, WI | 713 | 78.7% | 877 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hunter?
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, Sharon Telephone Company 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 Hunter
| Sharon Telephone Company | 350 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 70 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Hunter Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Hunter 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 89.3% coverage in Hunter.
At a national level, based on 2419 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 Hunter Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Hunter, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Hunter Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hunter
Based on data reported by Hunter ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sharon Telephone Company. The company offers speeds up to 350 Mbps in Hunter. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 350 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 | Hunter Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hunter?
Of the providers in Hunter, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Hunter 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 Hunter, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hunter
| ISP / Tech Type | Hunter 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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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 Hunter?
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 Hunter is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sharon Telephone Company. 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 Hunter is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hunter, 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.