Best Internet Providers in Independence, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Independence, IL
Independence has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Independence.
Ranks compare Independence with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Independence, IL at a Glance
Independence Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Illinois Net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Independence ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Independence, IL?
CASSCOMM is the highest-rated internet provider in Independence based on 88 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Independence?
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 Independence
How Independence Compares to Places Its Size
Independence's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the top 44%.
| Measure | Independence | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pike County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 58.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 103 Mbps | bottom 7% | 1,075 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 49% | 4.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 24% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | top 45% | 58% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 53% | bottom 10% | 60% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,709 | bottom 20% | $61,863 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Independence, against 58.7% across Pike County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Independence are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,709 (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 Independence
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Independence, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Independence homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
66.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.0% of Independence homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
60.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
CASSCOMM offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.0% of Independence homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Independence, IL
Availability:
24.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Independence, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Independence?
Frontier DSL in Independence, IL
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 10.7% of Independence homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Independence by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Independence
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Independence
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Independence Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Independence that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Pittsfield has the most homes with fiber (95.4%) and Pleasant Hill the fewest (1.4%); Independence has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence (this page) | 150 | 0.0% | 103 Mbps | 4 | D- | 43/100 |
| Pittsfield | 4,728 | 95.4% | 1,927 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 35/100 |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,108 | 1.4% | 238 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 41/100 |
| Nebo | 563 | 9.4% | 366 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 38/100 |
| Milton | 352 | 0.0% | 356 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 45/100 |
| Detroit | 277 | 0.0% | 362 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 15/100 |
| Pearl | 225 | 12.0% | 178 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 58/100 |
| Martinsburg | 210 | 0.0% | 147 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 38/100 |
| Summer Hill | 199 | 54.8% | 599 Mbps | 3.2 | D+ | 40/100 |
| New Hartford | 173 | 33.5% | 561 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 12/100 |
| Time | 166 | 0.0% | 241 Mbps | 4 | D- | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Independence?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CASSCOMM. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Illinois Electric Cooperative 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 Independence
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| CASSCOMM | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Independence Internet Providers
Based on 88 reviews from Illinois internet customers, CASSCOMM is the best internet service provider for Independence residents. CASSCOMM was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 62.7% coverage in Independence.
At a national level, based on 2406 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 Independence Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Independence, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Independence
Based on data reported by Independence ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Illinois Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Independence. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 93 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 CASSCOMM. This indicates CASSCOMM reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Independence?
Of the providers in Independence, customers rate CASSCOMM the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Independence 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.
CASSCOMM is rated 4.20 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 Independence, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Independence
| ISP / Tech Type | Independence Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Independence?
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 Independence is CASSCOMM.
- The fastest internet provider should be Illinois Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CASSCOMM may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Independence is CASSCOMM.
- Viasat, Illinois Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Independence, available to 96.7% 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.