Best Internet Providers in Jo Daviess County, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Jo Daviess County, IL
Jo Daviess County has 11 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Jo Daviess County.
Ranks compare Jo Daviess County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Jo Daviess County, IL at a Glance
Jo Daviess County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sand Prarie
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Jo Daviess County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Jo Daviess County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.21% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County
- Sand Prarie - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- JCWIFI.com - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Comelec Internet Services - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Jo Daviess County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Jo Daviess County's report card score is tied 73rd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 47th of 102.
| Measure | Jo Daviess County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 91.2% | 9th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 979 Mbps | 99th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | Tied 59th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.1 | Tied 99th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 14% | Tied 11th 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 | 89% | Tied 30th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 62% | Tied 50th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | Tied 19th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $76,748 | 39th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 93rd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 91.2% of homes in Jo Daviess County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Jo Daviess County are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 14% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $76,748 (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 Jo Daviess County Compares to Its Neighbors
Jo Daviess County has 6 neighbors, 4 of them in Iowa and Wisconsin. Among them, Jackson County, IA has the most homes with fiber (98.0%) and Stephenson County the fewest (20.0%); Jo Daviess County has 91.2%.
Map of Jo Daviess County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Jo Daviess County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Daviess County (this page) | 22,035 | 91.2% | 979 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 39/100 |
| Dubuque County, IA | 99,266 | 90.4% | 1,055 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 55/100 |
| Grant County, WI | 51,938 | 71.6% | 2,344 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 44/100 |
| Stephenson County | 44,630 | 20.0% | 1,808 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 42/100 |
| Jackson County, IA | 19,485 | 98.0% | 1,414 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 47/100 |
| Lafayette County, WI | 16,611 | 51.3% | 2,880 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Carroll County | 15,702 | 84.2% | 2,073 Mbps | 5 | B- | 37/100 |
Internet in Jo Daviess County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 44.0% of homes in Warren to 100.0% in The Galena Territory; by ZIP code, from 45.4% in 61087 (Warren) to 100.0% in 61041 (Hanover). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Jo Daviess County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galena | 4,353 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 42/100 |
| East Dubuque | 3,864 | 96.6% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 36/100 |
| Stockton | 2,746 | 88.7% | 914 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Warren | 1,507 | 44.0% | 968 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 38/100 |
| The Galena Territory | 1,482 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 68/100 |
| Elizabeth | 1,325 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 21/100 |
| Hanover | 1,295 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 32/100 |
| Apple River | 1,209 | 67.2% | 1,015 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 48/100 |
| Scales Mound | 1,055 | 98.4% | 990 Mbps | 6 | B- | 52/100 |
| Menominee | 870 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Rice | 549 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 57/100 |
| Guilford | 352 | 87.5% | 922 Mbps | 4.9 | C | 41/100 |
| Schapville | 327 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 47/100 |
| Nora | 317 | 89.9% | 915 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 34/100 |
| Massbach | 277 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 24/100 |
| Willow | 138 | 34.8% | 449 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Woodbine | 138 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 20/100 |
| Rodden | 52 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 46/100 |
ZIP codes in Jo Daviess County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61036 (Galena) | 7,198 | 99.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 50/100 |
| 61025 (East Dubuque) | 4,451 | 97.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 8 | B | 33/100 |
| 61085 (Stockton) | 3,223 | 86.8% | 897 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 61028 (Elizabeth) | 1,800 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 24/100 |
| 61087 (Warren) | 1,555 | 45.4% | 965 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 38/100 |
| 61041 (Hanover) | 1,351 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 32/100 |
| 61001 (Apple River) | 1,145 | 65.6% | 1,017 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 49/100 |
| 61075 (Scales Mound) | 1,001 | 93.9% | 962 Mbps | 4.7 | C+ | 45/100 |
| 61059 (Nora) | 126 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 34/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Jo Daviess 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, Mediacom 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 Jo Daviess County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Sand Prarie | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Comelec Internet Services | 250 |
| JCWIFI.com | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Jo Daviess County Internet Providers
Based on 105 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Jo Daviess 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 52.5% coverage in Jo Daviess County.
At a national level, based on 2536 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 Jo Daviess County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Jo Daviess County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Jo Daviess County
Based on data reported by Jo Daviess County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Jo Daviess County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Jo Daviess County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (0) |  (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Jo Daviess County?
Of the providers in Jo Daviess County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Jo Daviess 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. JCWIFI.com is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Jo Daviess County
| ISP / Tech Type | Jo Daviess County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Comelec Internet Services | (0) | (0) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Jo Daviess County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Jo Daviess County?
Sand Prarie Fiber in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fiber service to 89.8% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Jo Daviess County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
88.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.2% of Jo Daviess 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.
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.3% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
67.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 67.3% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
57.6%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
424 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.6% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 424 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 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 104 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
52.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
257 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.5% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 257 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 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
23.8%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
149 Mbps
Comelec Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 23.8% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Comelec Internet Services Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 149 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 15 and as high as 50, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
22.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.2% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.8% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Jo Daviess County?
Mediacom Cable in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
63.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 63.5% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Jo Daviess County?
Frontier DSL in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
37.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 37.5% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink DSL in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 1.7% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Jo Daviess County, IL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 1.7% of Jo Daviess County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Jo Daviess County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Sand Prarie, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Jo Daviess County, available to 95.6% 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.