Best Internet Providers in Lerna, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lerna, IL
Lerna has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Lerna.
Ranks compare Lerna with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lerna, IL at a Glance
Lerna Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
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 Lerna ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lerna, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lerna 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 Lerna, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 83.53% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lerna?
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 Lerna
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lerna Compares to Places Its Size
Lerna's report card score is in the bottom 14% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | Lerna | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Coles County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 7.6% | bottom 14% | 74.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 829 Mbps | bottom 12% | 1,786 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | bottom 46% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 27% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 73% | top 33% | 69% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 80% | top 33% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,823 | top 21% | $64,172 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 7.6% of homes in Lerna, against 74.6% across Coles County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Lerna are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,823 (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 Lerna
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lerna?
Fidium Fiber in Lerna, IL
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 7.6% of Lerna homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lerna?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
141 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Lerna homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 141 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 110 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
791 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Lerna homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 791 Mbps, with speeds from 73 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 16 and as high as 500, with an average of 372 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
83.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.5% of Lerna homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
170 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Lerna homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 170 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.9% of Lerna homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Lerna homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lerna, IL
Availability:
31.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 31.7% of Lerna homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 5.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lerna?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lerna, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lerna?
Fidium DSL in Lerna, IL
Availability:
92.1%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
103 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 92.1% of Lerna homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 103 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lerna from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Lerna by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Lerna has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lerna
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lerna
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62440 | 1,147 | 6.5% | 865 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 54/100 |
How Lerna Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lerna that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Mattoon has the most homes with fiber (82.7%) and Toledo the fewest (59.8%); Lerna has 7.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerna (this page) | 1,360 | 7.6% | 829 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Mattoon | 19,951 | 82.7% | 1,783 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 40/100 |
| Charleston | 19,792 | 81.3% | 1,841 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 46/100 |
| Toledo | 2,193 | 59.8% | 4,972 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 33/100 |
| Hutton | 623 | 34.8% | 1,227 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 26/100 |
| Trilla | 387 | 0.0% | 871 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Loxa | 359 | 17.3% | 915 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 37/100 |
| Magnet | 323 | 47.4% | 942 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Maple Point | 260 | 0.0% | 503 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 33/100 |
| Paradise | 216 | 72.2% | 880 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Janesville | 190 | 0.0% | 856 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 39/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lerna?
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, Nextlink 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 Lerna
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lerna Internet Providers
Based on 82 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lerna 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 51.9% coverage in Lerna.
At a national level, based on 2332 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 Lerna Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lerna, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lerna Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lerna
Based on data reported by Lerna ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Lerna. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 791 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 | Lerna Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lerna?
Of the providers in Lerna, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lerna 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 Lerna, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lerna
| ISP / Tech Type | Lerna Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (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 Lerna?
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 Lerna is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Lerna is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Fidium Fiber has the broadest coverage in Lerna, available to 92.1% 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.