Best Internet Providers in Illinois
All 28 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Illinois
Illinois has 28 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 state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Illinois.
Ranks compare Illinois with the other 49 states.
The Best Internet in Illinois at a Glance
Illinois Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this state 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 Illinois ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Illinois?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Illinois based on 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 Illinois, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.16% of the state.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Illinois?
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 Illinois
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- i3 Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Pavlov Media - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Illinois Compares to Other States
Illinois's report card score is tied 29th of 50 and its connectivity index is tied 23rd of 50.
| Measure | Illinois | Rank among the 50 states | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||
| Fiber availability | 47.6% | 47th of 50 | 71.5% | Connecticut (93.9%) |
| Download speed for most homes | 3,187 Mbps | 22nd of 50 | 3,486 Mbps | Connecticut (6,892 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.3 | Tied 14th of 50 | 7.1 | Utah (8.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 12th of 50 | 2.7 | Hawaii and Utah (3.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 15th of 50 | 15% | Colorado (21%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 24th of 50 | 96% | Utah (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 91% | Tied 21st of 50 | 91% | California and Colorado and 2 more (94%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 28th of 50 | 76% | New Hampshire (83%) |
| More about the households here | ||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | Tied 21st of 50 | 81% | Utah (89%) |
| Median household income | $95,616 | 16th of 50 | $93,246 | New Jersey ($118,198) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 12th of 50 | 16% | Utah (20%) |
Households in Illinois are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $95,616 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Internet in Illinois by County
Fiber reaches from 11.2% of homes in Alexander County to 99.4% in Hardin County. Every county links to its own page.
Map of Illinois counties by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Every county in Illinois
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Speed for most homes | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 5,275,541 | 39.1% | 2,635 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 68/100 |
| DuPage County | 932,877 | 32.5% | 2,878 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 84/100 |
| Lake County | 714,342 | 24.0% | 2,655 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 84/100 |
| Will County | 696,355 | 30.8% | 2,788 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 82/100 |
| Kane County | 516,522 | 58.2% | 3,591 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 81/100 |
| McHenry County | 310,229 | 44.7% | 4,192 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 81/100 |
| Winnebago County | 285,350 | 54.1% | 3,670 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 56/100 |
| Madison County | 265,859 | 56.1% | 3,277 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 62/100 |
| St. Clair County | 257,400 | 49.1% | 3,422 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 62/100 |
| Champaign County | 205,865 | 85.2% | 6,608 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 64/100 |
| Sangamon County | 196,343 | 64.2% | 4,185 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 53/100 |
| Peoria County | 181,830 | 74.0% | 5,867 Mbps | 7 | B | 56/100 |
| McLean County | 170,954 | 83.1% | 5,568 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 64/100 |
| Rock Island County | 144,672 | 94.0% | 4,442 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Kendall County | 131,869 | 78.2% | 4,091 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 88/100 |
| Tazewell County | 131,343 | 86.5% | 5,701 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 57/100 |
| LaSalle County | 109,658 | 48.0% | 2,863 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 39/100 |
| Kankakee County | 107,502 | 52.4% | 4,621 Mbps | 8.2 | B | 54/100 |
| Macon County | 103,998 | 29.0% | 3,159 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 41/100 |
| DeKalb County | 100,420 | 76.6% | 4,994 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 66/100 |
| Vermilion County | 74,188 | 44.0% | 3,780 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| Williamson County | 67,153 | 94.7% | 6,594 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 37/100 |
| Adams County | 65,737 | 92.4% | 1,125 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 42/100 |
| Whiteside County | 55,691 | 85.7% | 2,448 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| Boone County | 53,448 | 50.1% | 4,119 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 65/100 |
| Jackson County | 52,974 | 80.7% | 6,002 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Grundy County | 52,533 | 21.8% | 1,530 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Ogle County | 51,788 | 57.5% | 3,989 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Knox County | 49,967 | 82.3% | 4,477 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 34/100 |
| Henry County | 49,284 | 93.4% | 1,769 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 46/100 |
| Coles County | 46,863 | 74.6% | 1,786 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 41/100 |
| Macoupin County | 44,967 | 66.6% | 3,958 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 48/100 |
| Stephenson County | 44,630 | 20.0% | 1,808 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Woodford County | 38,467 | 70.0% | 2,907 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 56/100 |
| Franklin County | 37,804 | 82.6% | 6,263 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Marion County | 37,729 | 61.2% | 2,451 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 33/100 |
| Jefferson County | 37,113 | 61.3% | 3,692 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| Clinton County | 36,899 | 41.2% | 3,054 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Livingston County | 35,815 | 71.9% | 5,929 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Monroe County | 34,962 | 63.6% | 993 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 67/100 |
| Effingham County | 34,668 | 75.1% | 1,396 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Lee County | 34,145 | 55.3% | 4,656 Mbps | 6 | B- | 41/100 |
| Christian County | 34,032 | 78.2% | 1,293 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 38/100 |
| Fulton County | 33,609 | 71.3% | 1,040 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 41/100 |
| Bureau County | 33,244 | 58.8% | 4,856 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Morgan County | 32,915 | 77.4% | 5,840 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Randolph County | 30,163 | 68.2% | 4,347 Mbps | 5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Montgomery County | 28,288 | 70.4% | 1,400 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 37/100 |
| Logan County | 27,987 | 68.7% | 5,593 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 34/100 |
| McDonough County | 27,238 | 79.1% | 3,713 Mbps | 6 | B | 35/100 |
| Iroquois County | 27,077 | 66.7% | 5,540 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 35/100 |
| Saline County | 23,768 | 94.3% | 6,048 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Jo Daviess County | 22,035 | 91.2% | 979 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 39/100 |
| Jersey County | 21,512 | 69.3% | 3,040 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 43/100 |
| Fayette County | 21,488 | 39.9% | 3,192 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Shelby County | 20,990 | 53.9% | 2,668 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Perry County | 20,945 | 55.6% | 3,950 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Douglas County | 19,740 | 71.3% | 5,899 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Crawford County | 18,679 | 70.3% | 4,914 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 37/100 |
| Hancock County | 17,620 | 80.8% | 2,787 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Union County | 17,244 | 50.4% | 3,993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Edgar County | 16,866 | 66.8% | 5,441 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 30/100 |
| Warren County | 16,835 | 56.3% | 1,017 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 35/100 |
| Bond County | 16,725 | 51.2% | 1,373 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 34/100 |
| Piatt County | 16,673 | 83.2% | 2,553 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 46/100 |
| Wayne County | 16,179 | 85.7% | 3,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Richland County | 15,813 | 68.6% | 5,098 Mbps | 7 | B | 37/100 |
| Carroll County | 15,702 | 84.2% | 2,073 Mbps | 5 | B- | 37/100 |
| Mercer County | 15,699 | 57.9% | 2,187 Mbps | 4 | C | 45/100 |
| De Witt County | 15,516 | 71.5% | 5,583 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Clark County | 15,455 | 64.8% | 2,142 Mbps | 7 | B- | 27/100 |
| Lawrence County | 15,280 | 50.1% | 3,642 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 47/100 |
| Pike County | 14,739 | 58.7% | 1,075 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Moultrie County | 14,526 | 77.7% | 5,009 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 29/100 |
| Massac County | 14,169 | 69.5% | 4,736 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 23/100 |
| White County | 13,877 | 44.4% | 3,099 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 30/100 |
| Washington County | 13,761 | 42.4% | 2,283 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Ford County | 13,534 | 79.6% | 6,483 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Johnson County | 13,308 | 70.2% | 4,017 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 26/100 |
| Clay County | 13,288 | 95.5% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Mason County | 13,086 | 81.5% | 2,694 Mbps | 5.2 | B- | 37/100 |
| Cass County | 13,042 | 93.6% | 1,726 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 42/100 |
| Menard County | 12,297 | 77.6% | 1,964 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 43/100 |
| Greene County | 11,985 | 64.3% | 5,152 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 44/100 |
| Marshall County | 11,742 | 65.3% | 4,941 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 30/100 |
| Wabash County | 11,361 | 63.4% | 4,245 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 28/100 |
| Cumberland County | 10,450 | 51.7% | 2,600 Mbps | 6.1 | B- | 32/100 |
| Jasper County | 9,287 | 60.2% | 3,312 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 38/100 |
| Hamilton County | 7,993 | 75.3% | 3,286 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 21/100 |
| Schuyler County | 6,902 | 69.8% | 1,390 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 32/100 |
| Henderson County | 6,387 | 80.2% | 867 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 30/100 |
| Edwards County | 6,245 | 72.2% | 3,098 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 24/100 |
| Brown County | 6,244 | 59.7% | 1,271 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Putnam County | 5,637 | 69.3% | 3,784 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Stark County | 5,400 | 60.6% | 824 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 32/100 |
| Alexander County | 5,240 | 11.2% | 1,191 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 13/100 |
| Pulaski County | 5,193 | 32.3% | 2,061 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 19/100 |
| Scott County | 4,949 | 57.5% | 1,101 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 34/100 |
| Gallatin County | 4,946 | 75.5% | 3,893 Mbps | 5.5 | B- | 21/100 |
| Calhoun County | 4,437 | 89.0% | 921 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 54/100 |
| Pope County | 3,763 | 86.2% | 1,662 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 30/100 |
| Hardin County | 3,649 | 99.4% | 1,063 Mbps | 1.8 | C+ | 21/100 |
Internet Service Providers in Illinois’s Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in Illinois below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Max download speed: 2,907 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 3,322 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 3,502 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,048 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 4,312 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 2,507 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 2,491 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 6,450 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Max download speed: 3,674 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 7,590 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A
- Max download speed: 2,455 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Max download speed: 3,130 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Max download speed: 2,102 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: C
- Max download speed: 5,911 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Max download speed: 2,223 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Illinois?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the state, 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, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Illinois
| e-vergent | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 |
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 |
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 2,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 300 |
| Blast Communications | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Illinois Internet Providers
Based on 459 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider in the state. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 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 84.8% coverage in Illinois. At a state level, T-Mobile Home Internet was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in Illinois. For the providers above, there were 399 reviews from Illinois internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 7239 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Illinois Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Illinois Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (19) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus |  (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (17) | (17) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (3) | (3) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (4) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (50) | (50) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (21) | (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (6) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (6) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet |  (1) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (20) | (20) | (92) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat |  (1) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (5) | (5) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (210) | (210) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink |  (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Illinois
Based on data reported by Illinois ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Illinois. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,770 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the state 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 | Illinois Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (19) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus |  (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (17) | (17) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (20) | (20) | (92) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (4) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (3) | (3) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (21) | (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (6) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (210) | (210) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (5) | (5) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (50) | (50) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (6) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Illinois?
Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in the state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 3.82 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Illinois customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Illinois and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Illinois
| ISP / Tech Type | Illinois Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (19) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (4) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (3) | (3) | (10) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (9) | (9) | (807) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (4) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (3) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (17) | (17) | (336) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (4) | (4) | (87) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (5) | (5) | (173) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (21) | (21) | (119) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (6) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (1) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (1) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (50) | (50) | (1039) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (6) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) | (1930) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (20) | (20) | (92) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (210) | (210) | (2363) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Illinois
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Illinois?
EarthLink Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,130 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 21.4% of Illinois homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,130 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Illinois from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(534)
Avg. Download Speed
4,130 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 21.4% of Illinois homes. Across the state, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,130 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Illinois from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Metronet Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 5.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(116)
Avg. Download Speed
6,535 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 4.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,535 Mbps, with speeds from 150 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Illinois from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Conxxus Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
7,975 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,975 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Conxxus Fiber.
Sparklight Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
2.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 2.2% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(9)
Avg. Download Speed
4,964 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,964 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Pavlov Media Fiber.
Surf Fiber in Illinois
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
4,738 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,738 Mbps, with speeds from 250 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Illinois?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(336)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.1% of Illinois homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the state.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(359)
Avg. Download Speed
314 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 314 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 4.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 23 Mbps throughout the state.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the state.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
73.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 41 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the state.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the state.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
522 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.2% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 522 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 225 Mbps throughout the state.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
273 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.1% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 273 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the state.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
5.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
252 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 252 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the state.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
4.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Illinois homes. Across the state, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 49 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the state.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the state.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 26 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 26, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the state.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
144 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.7% of Illinois homes. Across the state, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 144 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 117 Mbps throughout the state.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in Illinois
Availability:
1.3%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
853 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 853 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Zentro Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Illinois?
XFINITY Cable in Illinois
Availability:
78.3%
Customer Rating:
(2065)
Avg. Download Speed
1,770 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.3% of Illinois homes. Across the state, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,770 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 233 Mbps throughout the state.
Astound Broadband Cable in Illinois
Availability:
17.4%
Customer Rating:
(95)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 17.4% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Illinois
Availability:
6.8%
Customer Rating:
(81)
Avg. Download Speed
1,099 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 6.8% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,099 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 144 Mbps throughout the state.
Spectrum Cable in Illinois
Availability:
5.0%
Customer Rating:
(1723)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 5.0% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Illinois
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
982 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 2.0% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 982 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 30 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the state. Sparklight Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Illinois from Sparklight in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Illinois?
EarthLink DSL in Illinois
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 69.6% of Illinois homes. Across the state, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the state. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Illinois from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Illinois
Availability:
69.6%
Customer Rating:
(300)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 69.6% of Illinois homes. Across the state, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the state. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Illinois from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Illinois
Availability:
8.6%
Customer Rating:
(57)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.6% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 32 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 8.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the state. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Illinois from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Illinois
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
169 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 1.1% of Illinois homes. Across the state, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 169 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the state.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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
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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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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 I have never been happier with an internet service. They still have a people first attitude, great wifi, and great service. 10/10
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Illinois?
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 Illinois is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Illinois is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Illinois, available to 93.2% 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.