Best Internet Providers in Jefferson County, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County has 12 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 Jefferson County.
Ranks compare Jefferson County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Jefferson County, IL at a Glance
Jefferson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Jefferson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jefferson County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.20% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Netwitz Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - dsl coverage map
How Jefferson County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Jefferson County's report card score is tied 40th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 80th of 102.
| Measure | Jefferson County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.3% | 63rd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 3,692 Mbps | 44th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | Tied 48th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 76th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 45th 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 | 55% | Tied 85th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | Tied 63rd of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $63,079 | 83rd of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 42nd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 61.3% of homes in Jefferson County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Jefferson County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $63,079 (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 Jefferson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jefferson County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Wayne County has the most homes with fiber (85.7%) and Washington County the fewest (42.4%); Jefferson County has 61.3%.
Map of Jefferson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jefferson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County (this page) | 37,113 | 61.3% | 3,692 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| 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 |
| Perry County | 20,945 | 55.6% | 3,950 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Wayne County | 16,179 | 85.7% | 3,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Washington County | 13,761 | 42.4% | 2,283 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Hamilton County | 7,993 | 75.3% | 3,286 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 21/100 |
Internet in Jefferson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 4.7% of homes in Woodlawn to 85.8% in Ina; by ZIP code, from 4.2% in 62898 (Woodlawn) to 88.0% in 62846 (Ina). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon | 21,058 | 81.4% | 5,724 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Ina | 1,901 | 85.8% | 934 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Woodlawn | 1,840 | 4.7% | 956 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 35/100 |
| Dix | 1,631 | 11.3% | 725 Mbps | 6 | C- | 21/100 |
| Bluford | 1,514 | 77.0% | 982 Mbps | 4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Opdyke | 1,316 | 19.1% | 1,608 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 22/100 |
| Texico | 1,080 | 82.7% | 1,185 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 21/100 |
| Belle Rive | 1,031 | 53.5% | 639 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 30/100 |
| Waltonville | 796 | 8.5% | 965 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 36/100 |
| Scheller | 772 | 15.5% | 1,366 Mbps | 2.7 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Bonnie | 721 | 13.7% | 1,169 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 14/100 |
| Camp Ground | 517 | 68.9% | 2,126 Mbps | 6 | B- | 22/100 |
| Marcoe | 507 | 26.4% | 2,193 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 11/100 |
| Idlewood | 459 | 13.3% | 1,575 Mbps | 5 | C- | 33/100 |
| Roaches | 430 | 0.0% | 413 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 28/100 |
| Cravat | 326 | 0.0% | 323 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Nason | 258 | 0.0% | 337 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 19/100 |
| Spring Garden | 183 | 26.2% | 557 Mbps | 6 | C- | 24/100 |
| Dareville | 152 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 16/100 |
| Summersville | 148 | 0.0% | 878 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 47/100 |
| Shields | 134 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.4 | C+ | 27/100 |
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62864 (Mount Vernon) | 23,398 | 76.8% | 5,333 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 39/100 |
| 62898 (Woodlawn) | 2,033 | 4.2% | 893 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 36/100 |
| 62814 (Bluford) | 1,983 | 78.8% | 969 Mbps | 4 | C- | 19/100 |
| 62846 (Ina) | 1,963 | 88.0% | 948 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 62830 (Dix) | 1,358 | 13.6% | 832 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 20/100 |
| 62872 (Opdyke) | 1,208 | 16.8% | 1,448 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 22/100 |
| 62816 (Bonnie) | 1,133 | 6.8% | 748 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 15/100 |
| 62810 (Belle Rive) | 1,066 | 49.9% | 661 Mbps | 5.3 | C- | 30/100 |
| 62894 (Waltonville) | 880 | 7.7% | 911 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 36/100 |
| 62893 (Walnut Hill) | 856 | 1.2% | 391 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 29/100 |
| 62889 (Texico) | 803 | 68.4% | 773 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 20/100 |
| 62883 (Scheller) | 662 | 10.3% | 1,028 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
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, 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 Jefferson County
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Netwitz Internet Services | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Jefferson County Internet Providers
Based on 108 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Jefferson County 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 70.8% coverage in Jefferson County.
At a national level, based on 4440 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 Jefferson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jefferson County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jefferson County
Based on data reported by Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 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 | Jefferson County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jefferson County?
Of the providers in Jefferson County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jefferson 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.
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 Jefferson County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jefferson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jefferson County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jefferson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Sparklight Fiber in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
47.7%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 47.7% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications Fiber in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
4.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 4.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
3.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.9% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
93.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
318 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 318 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Jefferson 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 61 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 42 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
70.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
203 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 203 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
54.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
140 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.3% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 140 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 107 Mbps throughout the county.
Netwitz Internet Fixed Wireless in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Netwitz Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.8% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Netwitz Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
Spectrum Cable in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
57.5%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 57.5% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jefferson County?
EarthLink DSL in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
19.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 19.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
19.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 19.0% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 13.6% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Hamilton County Communications DSL in Jefferson County, IL
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers DSL service to 3.1% of Jefferson County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Jefferson County is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jefferson County, available to 93.8% 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.