14 Best Internet Providers in Lee County, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Lee County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.

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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 Lee County ratings may vary and are shown below.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lee County, IL?

SURF Internet is the best internet provider in Lee County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, SURF Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Lee County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. SURF Internet is an option for 50.03% of the county.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Lee County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Lee County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Lee County Internet Providers

Based on 294 reviews from Illinois internet customers, SURF Internet is the best internet service provider for Lee County residents. SURF Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. LR Communications wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 5.9% coverage in Lee County.

At a national level, based on 4396 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, AirCell is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lee County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF 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 Lee County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	SURF Internet	8,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	1,200 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	Blast Communications	100 Mbps
	AirCell	100 Mbps
	Brightspeed	100 Mbps
	AT&T	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	LR Communications	50 Mbps
	KWISP Wireless internet Services	40 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lee County

Based on data reported by Lee County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lee County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,797 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lee County?

Illinois customers rate SURF Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

SURF Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. LR Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Lee County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Lee County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Lee County

Lee County Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Lee County below, including the metrics used and how Lee County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Lee County ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Lee County	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Lee County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	42.75%	44.05%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	3,802 Mbps	2,791 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Lee County.	6.1	7.1	6.8

 

Lee County Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Lee County	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.4	2.6	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	7%	14%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	92%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	90%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	63%	74%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	64%	75%	76%

Lee County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Lee County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Lee County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Lee County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Lee County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

87% of Lee County households have an internet connection despite having 99.40% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Lee County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Lee County?

How Much Speed does a Lee County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Lee County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Lee County's average household income is $77,110 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Lee County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Lee County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Lee County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 76% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lee County?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lee 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 Lee County is Surf.
• The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Lee County is Surf.
• Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lee County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Lee County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Lee County stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Lee County's B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.