Best Internet Providers in Lotus, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lotus, IL
Lotus has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Lotus.
Ranks compare Lotus with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lotus, IL at a Glance
Lotus Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Lotus ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lotus, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lotus 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 Lotus, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lotus?
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 Lotus
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wireless Data Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Lotus Compares to Places Its Size
Lotus's report card score is in the bottom 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Lotus | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Champaign County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 85.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 500 Mbps | bottom 20% | 6,608 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.1 | top 4% | 9.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 15% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 16% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | top 37% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 85% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $97,509 | top 13% | $73,252 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 31% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Lotus, against 85.2% across Champaign County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Lotus are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $97,509 (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 Lotus
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lotus?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Lotus, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lotus?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lotus homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lotus homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 82 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Lotus homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
96.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.6% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
94.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Wireless Data Net offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Wireless Data Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 25, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Lotus, IL
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lotus?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Lotus, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lotus?
Frontier DSL in Lotus, IL
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.9% of Lotus homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 Mbps
Internet in Lotus by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lotus
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lotus
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lotus Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lotus that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Mahomet has the most homes with fiber (92.8%) and Mansfield the fewest (76.5%); Lotus has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus (this page) | 58 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 8.1 | C- | 64/100 |
| Mahomet | 14,427 | 92.8% | 1,897 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 84/100 |
| Fisher | 2,528 | 85.6% | 6,717 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 58/100 |
| Mansfield | 1,390 | 76.5% | 864 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Dewey | 734 | 43.6% | 1,571 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Bellflower | 444 | 0.0% | 929 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 47/100 |
| Foosland | 317 | 0.0% | 496 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Kumler | 130 | 0.0% | 731 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 50/100 |
| Osman | 94 | 7.5% | 618 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| Harpster | 80 | 0.0% | 470 Mbps | 3.1 | D- | 26/100 |
| Glen Avon | 33 | 0.0% | 652 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 53/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lotus?
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 Lotus
| Nextlink | 500 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wireless Data Net | 100 |
| Mediacom | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 70 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Lotus Internet Providers
Based on 104 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lotus 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 100.0% coverage in Lotus.
At a national level, based on 2531 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 Lotus Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lotus, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lotus Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lotus
Based on data reported by Lotus ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Lotus. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 | Lotus Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lotus?
Of the providers in Lotus, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lotus 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 Lotus, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lotus
| ISP / Tech Type | Lotus Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Wireless Data Net | (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.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lotus?
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 Lotus 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 Lotus is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, Nextlink, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lotus, 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.