Best Internet Providers in Jacob, IL
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jacob, IL
Jacob has 4 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 Jacob.
Ranks compare Jacob with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Jacob, IL at a Glance
Jacob Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Egyptian
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
BLIP Networks
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper 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 Jacob ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jacob, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Jacob based on 21 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jacob?
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.
How Jacob Compares to Places Its Size
Jacob's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Jacob | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jackson County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 80.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 454 Mbps | bottom 19% | 6,002 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% | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 9% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 69% | top 27% | 57% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 24% | 74% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,904 | bottom 50% | $56,384 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 24% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Jacob, against 80.7% across Jackson County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Jacob are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,904 (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 Jacob
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jacob?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Jacob, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jacob?
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Jacob, IL
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
340 Mbps
BLIP Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Jacob homes. Across the city, BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 340 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 102 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jacob, IL
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Jacob 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
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Jacob, IL
Availability:
96.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.3% of Jacob homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jacob?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Jacob, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jacob?
Egyptian DSL in Jacob, IL
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services offers DSL service to 98.1% of Jacob homes. Across the city, Egyptian DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Jacob by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Jacob has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Jacob
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Jacob
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62950 | 188 | 0.0% | 463 Mbps | 4 | D- | 57/100 |
How Jacob Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Jacob that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 5 of them in Missouri. Among them, Jones Ridge has the most homes with fiber (80.0%) and Brazeau, MO the fewest (0.0%); Jacob has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob (this page) | 107 | 0.0% | 454 Mbps | 4 | D- | 57/100 |
| Frohna, MO | 626 | 0.0% | 355 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Gorham | 356 | 10.4% | 741 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Crosstown, MO | 199 | 0.0% | 367 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 21/100 |
| Glenn | 189 | 69.8% | 822 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 56/100 |
| Farrar, MO | 149 | 0.0% | 263 Mbps | 4.1 | D- | 13/100 |
| Brazeau, MO | 99 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 4 | D- | 6/100 |
| 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 |
| Wittenberg, MO | 34 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 9 | C- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jacob?
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, Wisper Internet 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 Jacob
| BLIP Networks | 500 |
|---|---|
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Egyptian Internet Services | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Jacob. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Jacob Internet Providers
Based on 21 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Jacob residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. BLIP Networks wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 98.1% coverage in Jacob.
At a national level, based on 347 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 Jacob Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jacob, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jacob Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jacob
Based on data reported by Jacob ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wisper Internet. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Jacob. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 400 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 | Jacob Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jacob?
Of the providers in Jacob, customers rate BLIP Networks the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jacob 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. 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 Jacob, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jacob
| ISP / Tech Type | Jacob Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (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 Jacob?
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 Jacob is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wisper Internet. 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 Jacob is BLIP Networks.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, Egyptian Internet Services, and BLIP Networks has the broadest coverage in Jacob, available to 98.1% 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.