Best Internet Providers in Machesney Park, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Machesney Park, IL
Machesney Park has 9 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Machesney Park.
Ranks compare Machesney Park with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Machesney Park, IL at a Glance
Machesney Park Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Metronet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Machesney Park ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Machesney Park, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Machesney Park 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 Machesney Park, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Machesney Park?
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 Machesney Park
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Machesney Park Compares to Places Its Size
Machesney Park's report card score is in the top 6% and its connectivity index is in the top 47%.
| Measure | Machesney Park | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Winnebago County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.1% | top 21% | 54.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,014 Mbps | top 20% | 3,670 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 18% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 41% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 32% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 44% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 39% | 73% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | bottom 49% | 76% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $78,551 | bottom 40% | $73,860 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 97.1% of homes in Machesney Park, against 54.1% across Winnebago County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Machesney Park are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,551 (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 Machesney Park
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Machesney Park?
Metronet Fiber in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 97.0% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Machesney Park?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.9% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
88.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
112 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.8% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 112 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Machesney Park?
XFINITY Cable in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
98.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,732 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.7% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,732 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 178 Mbps throughout the city.
Spectrum Cable in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 3.7% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Machesney Park?
EarthLink DSL in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 62.7% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
62.7%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 62.7% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Machesney Park, IL
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 10.4% of Machesney Park homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Machesney Park by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Machesney Park has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Machesney Park
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Machesney Park
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61115 | 22,612 | 98.6% | 5,074 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 68/100 |
How Machesney Park Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Machesney Park that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Rockton has the most homes with fiber (88.0%) and Timberlane the fewest (0.0%); Machesney Park has 97.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machesney Park (this page) | 23,068 | 97.1% | 5,014 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 68/100 |
| Rockford | 176,558 | 44.0% | 3,502 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 52/100 |
| Loves Park | 24,069 | 85.5% | 4,830 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 56/100 |
| Roscoe | 19,479 | 54.1% | 4,018 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 78/100 |
| Rockton | 12,220 | 88.0% | 4,708 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 68/100 |
| Poplar Grove | 10,443 | 6.7% | 1,886 Mbps | 6 | C | 64/100 |
| South Beloit | 10,000 | 16.9% | 1,331 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 57/100 |
| Cherry Valley | 5,548 | 46.1% | 4,338 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 68/100 |
| Caledonia | 3,185 | 28.9% | 2,517 Mbps | 7 | B- | 81/100 |
| Timberlane | 1,581 | 0.0% | 1,973 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 75/100 |
| Hunter | 637 | 31.2% | 206 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Machesney Park?
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, Metronet 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 Machesney Park
| Metronet | 5,120 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Machesney Park Internet Providers
Based on 312 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Machesney Park 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 88.8% coverage in Machesney Park.
At a national level, based on 6823 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 Machesney Park Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Machesney Park, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Machesney Park Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Machesney Park
Based on data reported by Machesney Park ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Machesney Park. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | Machesney Park Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Machesney Park?
Of the providers in Machesney Park, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Machesney Park 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Machesney Park, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Machesney Park
| ISP / Tech Type | Machesney Park Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (3) | (76) | 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Machesney Park?
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 Machesney Park is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 Machesney Park is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Machesney Park, available to 98.9% 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.