Best Internet Providers in Jackson County, IL
All 14 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jackson County, IL
Jackson County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jackson County.
Ranks compare Jackson County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Jackson County, IL at a Glance
Jackson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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Sparklight
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Frontier
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EarthLink
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Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Jackson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jackson County, IL?
BLIP Networks is the highest-rated internet provider in Jackson County based on 114 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 Jackson County?
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 Jackson County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- BLIP Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Logonix Corporation - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Egyptian - fiber coverage map
- Egyptian - dsl coverage map
How Jackson County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Jackson County's report card score is tied 10th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 61st of 102.
| Measure | Jackson County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 80.7% | 23rd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 6,002 Mbps | 6th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | Tied 26th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 91st of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | Tied 20th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 29th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 68th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | Tied 74th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 37th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $56,384 | 97th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | Tied 2nd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 80.7% of homes in Jackson County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Jackson County are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $56,384 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Jackson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jackson County has 6 neighbors, 1 of them in Missouri. Among them, Williamson County has the most homes with fiber (94.7%) and Perry County, MO the fewest (39.9%); Jackson County has 80.7%.
Map of Jackson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jackson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County (this page) | 52,974 | 80.7% | 6,002 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Williamson County | 67,153 | 94.7% | 6,594 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 37/100 |
| Franklin County | 37,804 | 82.6% | 6,263 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Randolph County | 30,163 | 68.2% | 4,347 Mbps | 5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Perry County | 20,945 | 55.6% | 3,950 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Perry County, MO | 18,956 | 39.9% | 745 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Union County | 17,244 | 50.4% | 3,993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 17/100 |
Internet in Jackson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 32.5% of homes in Ava to 90.7% in Murphysboro; by ZIP code, from 42.9% in 62907 (Ava) to 89.9% in 62901 (Carbondale). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jackson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 28,503 | 88.6% | 6,858 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 37/100 |
| Murphysboro | 12,719 | 90.7% | 6,410 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 36/100 |
| Makanda | 2,592 | 77.0% | 5,830 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 38/100 |
| DeSoto | 2,508 | 74.4% | 5,354 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 39/100 |
| Ava | 1,753 | 32.5% | 2,024 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 34/100 |
| Elkville | 1,004 | 66.0% | 5,210 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 19/100 |
| Vergennes | 870 | 36.0% | 3,008 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 26/100 |
| Campbell Hill | 865 | 17.0% | 999 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Harrison | 745 | 78.4% | 5,572 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Dowell | 720 | 73.5% | 7,415 Mbps | 7.3 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Grand Tower | 575 | 23.5% | 2,019 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 35/100 |
| Mount Carbon | 569 | 72.1% | 5,156 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Hallidayboro | 411 | 52.1% | 5,246 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Gorham | 356 | 10.4% | 741 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Pomona | 339 | 38.6% | 2,921 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 19/100 |
| Shiloh Hill | 281 | 11.4% | 1,188 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 32/100 |
| Glenn | 189 | 69.8% | 822 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 56/100 |
| Oraville | 116 | 64.7% | 4,879 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Jacob | 107 | 0.0% | 454 Mbps | 4 | D- | 57/100 |
| Reeds Station | 80 | 62.5% | 2,874 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Jones Ridge | 75 | 80.0% | 880 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 56/100 |
| Neunert | 60 | 0.0% | 492 Mbps | 4 | D- | 57/100 |
| Sand Ridge | 35 | 60.0% | 4,360 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
ZIP codes in Jackson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62901 (Carbondale) | 23,020 | 89.9% | 6,871 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 38/100 |
| 62966 (Murphysboro) | 14,136 | 87.2% | 6,174 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| 62902 (Carbondale) | 4,381 | 88.4% | 7,516 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 37/100 |
| 62924 (DeSoto) | 2,670 | 78.0% | 5,543 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 37/100 |
| 62903 (Carbondale) | 2,342 | 79.0% | 5,666 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| 62958 (Makanda) | 2,158 | 71.7% | 5,547 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 34/100 |
| 62907 (Ava) | 2,125 | 42.9% | 2,216 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 35/100 |
| 62932 (Elkville) | 1,496 | 70.9% | 6,103 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 20/100 |
| 62916 (Campbell Hill) | 980 | 8.2% | 892 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 31/100 |
| 62994 (Vergennes) | 638 | 24.3% | 2,205 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 27/100 |
| 62942 (Grand Tower) | 567 | 23.8% | 2,019 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 35/100 |
| 62940 (Gorham) | 351 | 16.5% | 1,080 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 52/100 |
| 62927 (Dowell) | 348 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 7.5 | A | 32/100 |
| 62975 (Pomona) | 278 | 37.8% | 2,872 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 20/100 |
| 62950 (Jacob) | 188 | 0.0% | 463 Mbps | 4 | D- | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jackson County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by BLIP Networks. 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 Jackson County
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Logonix Corporation | 10,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Egyptian Internet Services | 1,000 |
| BLIP Networks | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Jackson County Internet Providers
Based on 114 reviews from Illinois internet customers, BLIP Networks is the best internet service provider for Jackson County residents. BLIP Networks was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 57.1% coverage in Jackson County.
At a national level, based on 2611 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 Jackson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jackson County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Logonix Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jackson County
Based on data reported by Jackson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Jackson County. 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 BLIP Networks. This indicates BLIP Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Logonix Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jackson County?
Of the providers in Jackson County, customers rate BLIP Networks the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jackson County 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.
BLIP Networks is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jackson County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jackson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jackson County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (2) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Logonix Corporation | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jackson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Sparklight Fiber in Jackson County, IL
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 66.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Jackson County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 59.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,962 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 Jackson County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Fiber in Jackson County, IL
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 17.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Jackson County, IL
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Jackson County, IL
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 4.0% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Logonix Corporation Fiber in Jackson County, IL
Logonix Corporation offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Logonix Corporation 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 Jackson County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.4% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 216 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 county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 324 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 27 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.1% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.4 Mbps throughout the county.
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Jackson County, IL
BLIP Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 326 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 500, with an average of 169 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Mediacom Cable in Jackson County, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 69.3% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jackson County?
Frontier DSL in Jackson County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 46.9% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, 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 7.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Jackson County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Egyptian DSL in Jackson County, IL
Egyptian Internet Services offers DSL service to 1.7% of Jackson County homes. Across the county, Egyptian DSL has speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless
April 12, 2025 BLIP is small company started by 4 gentlemen from our local area. We are in a pretty rural area and prior to blip we had one very poor internet option. These gentlemen are awesome, they respond to calls and issues immediately. They also understand the level of technical expertise in our area ( very little) and work one on one explaining and working with us.
Penny S
Sparklight Fiber
January 23, 2025 Clear lwave was quick to take the account. However, it took 10 days to hook the internet up properly. They also drilled a whole for the converterbox in the Wr9mg area. I own a brick home. So that was fustrating. The payment set up has also been an issue. Lack of properly trained staff.
An Illinois Customer
ProTek Communications Fiber
October 24, 2024 Casey V
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless
October 18, 2023 My provider Blip Network is absolutely amazing the owner will allow me to be behind on my payments and keep my service on for my children as long as you tell him the situation. He will let you make payments and always answers and is back with you in 10min they are the best service provider I've ever had.
An Illinois Customer
Sparklight Fiber
March 16, 2023 We just got this internet and it is overwhelmingly better than the rural sattiltte we once had.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jackson County?
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 Jackson County is BLIP Networks.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, BLIP Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Jackson County is BLIP Networks.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jackson County, available to 83.4% 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.
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