14 Best Internet Providers in Macon County, IL
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Macon County ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,383 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Macon County Customer Ratings | 6 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Macon County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Macon County.
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Macon County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Macon County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Above are the top 4 providers in Macon County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Macon County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Macon County, IL?
MR Systems Wireless is the best internet provider in Macon County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, MR Systems Wireless had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Macon County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, MR Systems Wireless is an option for 7.29% of the county.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Macon County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Macon County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Macon County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Macon County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY |  (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) |  (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 302 reviews from Illinois internet customers, MR Systems Wireless is the best internet service provider for Macon County residents. MR Systems Wireless was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. CTI Fiber wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 1.1% coverage in Macon County.
At a national level, based on 4461 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Conxxus is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.53 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Macon County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Macon County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by MR Systems Wireless. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Conxxus 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 Macon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Conxxus | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| CTI Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 500 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Shawnee Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Macon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Macon County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Macon County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conxxus. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Macon County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,000 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 MR Systems Wireless. This indicates MR Systems Wireless reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Macon County?
Illinois customers rate CTI Fiber 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.
CTI Fiber received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. MR Systems Wireless is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Macon County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Macon County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Macon County
| ISP / Tech Type | Macon County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| CTI Fiber | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Macon 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 Macon County below, including the metrics used and how Macon County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Macon County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 21.86% | 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. | 2,383 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 Macon County. | 6.1 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 9% | 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. | 86% | 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. | 60% | 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. | 61% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Macon County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Macon County is B-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Macon County is high with a score of 40 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Macon County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Macon 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.
86% of Macon County households have an internet connection despite having 98.85% availability. 60% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 60% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 61% subscribe to it. A low number of Macon 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 Macon County?
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
How Much Speed does a Macon County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Macon County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Macon County's average household income is $71,323 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for 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.
Macon County also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Macon County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Macon County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 74% 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 Macon County?
Conxxus Fiber in Macon County, IL
Availability:
10.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 10.6% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Macon County, IL
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fiber in Macon County, IL
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
CTI Fiber in Macon County, IL
Availability:
1.1%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
CTI Fiber offers Fiber service to 1.1% of Macon County homes. Across the county, CTI Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
XFINITY Cable in Macon County, IL
Availability:
86.1%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,835 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 86.1% of Macon County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,835 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 206 Mbps throughout the county.
Sparklight Cable in Macon County, IL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 5.2% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Macon County?
EarthLink DSL in Macon County, IL
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 66.4% of Macon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Macon County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Macon County, IL
Availability:
66.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 66.4% of Macon County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 60 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Macon County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Macon County, IL
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.7% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 33 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Macon County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Fidium DSL in Macon County, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
292 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 2.3% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 292 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 45 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Macon County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Macon County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
58.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.3% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.8 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Macon County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
49.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.0% of Macon County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.4 Mbps throughout the county.
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
7.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.3% of Macon County homes. Across the county, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the county.
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Shawnee Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
545 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Macon County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 545 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 247 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Macon 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 Macon County is MR Systems Wireless.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conxxus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, MR Systems Wireless may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Macon County is CTI Fiber.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Macon 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 Macon County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Macon 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 Macon County's B- ISP Report Card and 40 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100