14 Best Internet Providers in Macoupin County, IL
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| Macoupin County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,987 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 | |
| Real Macoupin County Customer Ratings | 4 |
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.
Macoupin County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Macoupin County.
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Macoupin County has 14 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Macoupin County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Madison communications
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Above are the top 4 providers in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Macoupin County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Macoupin County 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 Macoupin County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 36.14% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Macoupin County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Macoupin County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Macoupin County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Macoupin County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 100 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Macoupin County residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 3.4% coverage in Macoupin County.
At a national level, based on 3962 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 Macoupin 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 Macoupin County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, 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 Macoupin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Royell Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Conxxus | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Madison communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Macoupin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Macoupin County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Macoupin County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Conxxus. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Macoupin County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,378 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 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Macoupin County?
Illinois customers rate T-Mobile Home 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Macoupin County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Macoupin County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Macoupin County
| ISP / Tech Type | Macoupin County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (2) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (1) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Madison communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Macoupin 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 Macoupin County below, including the metrics used and how Macoupin County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Macoupin County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 63.28% | 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. | 2,987 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 Macoupin County. | 6.7 | 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. | 2.6 | 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. | 88% | 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. | 63% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Macoupin County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Macoupin County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Macoupin County is high with a score of 48 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Macoupin County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Macoupin 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.
88% of Macoupin County households have an internet connection despite having 99.29% 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, 63% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Macoupin 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 Macoupin County?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
How Much Speed does a Macoupin County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Macoupin County is 2.6, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Macoupin County's average household income is $72,922 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Macoupin 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, 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 Macoupin County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Macoupin County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Macoupin County?
Conxxus Fiber in Macoupin County, IL
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 30.0% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 4,378 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Conxxus Fiber.
Madison communications Fiber in Macoupin County, IL
Madison communications offers Fiber service to 26.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Madison communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Macoupin County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 18.0% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Royell Communications Fiber in Macoupin County, IL
Royell Communications offers Fiber service to 11.9% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Royell Communications Fiber has speeds up to 6,839 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Royell Communications Fiber.
Spectrum Fiber in Macoupin County, IL
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.4% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Macoupin County?
Sparklight Cable in Macoupin County, IL
Sparklight offers Cable service to 40.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Madison communications Cable in Macoupin County, IL
Madison communications offers Cable service to 29.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Madison communications Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Macoupin County?
Frontier DSL in Macoupin County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 42.7% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 32 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Macoupin County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
EarthLink DSL in Macoupin County, IL
EarthLink offers DSL service to 6.3% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Macoupin County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Macoupin County, IL
AT&T offers DSL service to 6.3% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 75 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 1.1 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Macoupin County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Madison communications DSL in Macoupin County, IL
Madison communications offers DSL service to 3.3% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Madison communications DSL has speeds up to 84 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 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Macoupin County?
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
Royell Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.8% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Royell Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.6% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 15 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.7 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.8% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 587 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 217 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 8.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.6% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 356 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Macoupin 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 51 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.1% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Macoupin County, IL
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Macoupin County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.1 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Conxxus. 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 Macoupin County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and Royell Communications has the broadest coverage in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Macoupin 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 Macoupin County's B ISP Report Card and 48 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
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