Best Internet Providers in Kent, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Kent, IL
Kent has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Kent.
Ranks compare Kent with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Kent, IL at a Glance
Kent Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Sand Prarie
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
JCWIFI.com
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 Kent ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kent, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Kent 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 Kent, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.90% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kent?
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 Kent
How Kent Compares to Places Its Size
Kent's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 23%.
| Measure | Kent | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Stephenson County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 20.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 214 Mbps | bottom 10% | 1,808 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | top 37% | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 40% | bottom 20% | 67% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 15% | 73% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,309 | bottom 35% | $68,939 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Kent, against 20.0% across Stephenson County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Kent are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $62,309 (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 Kent
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kent?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Kent, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kent?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Kent homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Kent homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Kent homes. Across the city, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
84.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.9% of Kent homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet 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 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 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Kent 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 Kent, IL
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Kent homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kent, IL
Availability:
28.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
186 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.8% of Kent homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 186 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kent?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Kent, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kent?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Kent, IL.
Internet in Kent by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Kent has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Kent
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Kent
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61044 | 207 | 0.0% | 196 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 26/100 |
How Kent Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Kent that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Stockton has the most homes with fiber (88.7%) and Pearl City the fewest (21.9%); Kent has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent (this page) | 351 | 0.0% | 214 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 27/100 |
| Lena | 3,367 | 85.1% | 887 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 35/100 |
| Stockton | 2,746 | 88.7% | 914 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Pearl City | 1,766 | 21.9% | 660 Mbps | 4.7 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Eleroy | 582 | 0.0% | 290 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Mc Connell | 454 | 0.0% | 589 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 33/100 |
| Waddams Grove | 339 | 42.2% | 537 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Nora | 317 | 89.9% | 915 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 34/100 |
| Red Oak | 224 | 0.0% | 200 Mbps | 6.1 | D+ | 41/100 |
| Willow | 138 | 34.8% | 449 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 26/100 |
| Scioto Mills | 88 | 0.0% | 243 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 43/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kent?
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, JCWIFI.com 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 Kent
| Verizon | 300 |
|---|---|
| JCWIFI.com | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Sand Prarie | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Kent. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Kent Internet Providers
Based on 80 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Kent 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 28.8% coverage in Kent.
At a national level, based on 2243 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 Kent Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kent, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Kent 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kent
Based on data reported by Kent ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through JCWIFI.com. The company offers speeds up to 200 Mbps in Kent. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 200 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 | Kent Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kent?
Of the providers in Kent, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kent 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 Kent, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kent
| ISP / Tech Type | Kent 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (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 Kent?
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 Kent is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be JCWIFI.com. 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 Kent is Verizon.
- Viasat, Sand Prarie, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kent, available to 100.0% 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.