Best Internet Providers in Marion County, IL
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Marion County, IL
Marion County has 13 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 Marion County.
Ranks compare Marion County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Marion County, IL at a Glance
Marion County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Wabash Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Marion County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Marion County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Marion 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 Marion County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.99% of the county.
Click here to get T-Mobile Home Internet
or call 1-833-601-2935
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Marion County?
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 Marion County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Netwitz Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
How Marion County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Marion County's report card score is tied 40th of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 73rd of 102.
| Measure | Marion County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 61.2% | 64th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 2,451 Mbps | 71st of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 31st of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | Tied 76th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | Tied 74th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 86% | Tied 68th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 54th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 73rd of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $65,207 | 74th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 42nd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 61.2% of homes in Marion County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Marion County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,207 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Marion County Compares to Its Neighbors
Marion County has 6 neighbors. Among them, Clay County has the most homes with fiber (95.5%) and Fayette County the fewest (39.9%); Marion County has 61.2%.
Map of Marion County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Marion County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County (this page) | 37,729 | 61.2% | 2,451 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 33/100 |
| Jefferson County | 37,113 | 61.3% | 3,692 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| Clinton County | 36,899 | 41.2% | 3,054 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 52/100 |
| Fayette County | 21,488 | 39.9% | 3,192 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Wayne County | 16,179 | 85.7% | 3,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Washington County | 13,761 | 42.4% | 2,283 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Clay County | 13,288 | 95.5% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 41/100 |
Internet in Marion County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 0.6% of homes in Wamac to 95.7% in Central City; by ZIP code, from 6.5% in 62875 (Patoka) to 82.5% in 62881 (Salem). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Marion County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 17,021 | 55.9% | 4,057 Mbps | 7 | B | 33/100 |
| Salem | 9,940 | 87.0% | 961 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 39/100 |
| Iuka | 2,075 | 63.3% | 709 Mbps | 4.4 | C- | 36/100 |
| Odin | 1,741 | 65.2% | 5,038 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 33/100 |
| Sandoval | 1,655 | 14.8% | 979 Mbps | 7.2 | C | 24/100 |
| Kell | 1,228 | 20.9% | 488 Mbps | 5.5 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Kinmundy | 1,204 | 78.9% | 840 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 21/100 |
| Wamac | 1,170 | 0.6% | 961 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 29/100 |
| Central City | 1,104 | 95.7% | 6,739 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 42/100 |
| Patoka | 1,003 | 7.2% | 865 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 28/100 |
| Alma | 857 | 40.1% | 581 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 23/100 |
| Walnut Hill | 762 | 1.3% | 404 Mbps | 6.3 | C- | 28/100 |
| Junction City | 699 | 0.0% | 877 Mbps | 6.6 | D+ | 43/100 |
| Selmaville | 461 | 61.4% | 947 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Hubbard Woods | 452 | 0.0% | 360 Mbps | 6.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Tonti | 336 | 13.4% | 365 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 31/100 |
| Vernon | 335 | 0.0% | 353 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 31/100 |
| Brubaker | 331 | 78.0% | 845 Mbps | 5.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Omega | 329 | 63.2% | 720 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 49/100 |
ZIP codes in Marion County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62801 (Centralia) | 20,544 | 51.8% | 3,814 Mbps | 7 | B- | 32/100 |
| 62881 (Salem) | 11,147 | 82.5% | 934 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 39/100 |
| 62882 (Sandoval) | 2,256 | 11.5% | 1,019 Mbps | 7 | C | 29/100 |
| 62849 (Iuka) | 2,133 | 59.9% | 684 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 36/100 |
| 62870 (Odin) | 1,838 | 62.0% | 4,729 Mbps | 6.4 | B | 33/100 |
| 62854 (Kinmundy) | 1,630 | 72.0% | 794 Mbps | 5 | C- | 27/100 |
| 62875 (Patoka) | 1,111 | 6.5% | 816 Mbps | 5.6 | D+ | 28/100 |
| 62853 (Kell) | 964 | 24.8% | 507 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 29/100 |
| 62807 (Alma) | 911 | 48.0% | 631 Mbps | 5.2 | C- | 23/100 |
| 62892 (Vernon) | 276 | 0.0% | 345 Mbps | 4.6 | D- | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Marion County?
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, Spectrum and Wabash Communications 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 Marion County
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fidium Fiber | 100 |
| Netwitz Internet Services | 30 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Marion County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Marion County Internet Providers
Based on 116 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Marion County 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 84.6% coverage in Marion County.
At a national level, based on 4531 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 Marion County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Marion County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Marion County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus |  (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Marion County
Based on data reported by Marion County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum and Wabash Communications. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Marion County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Marion County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Marion County?
Of the providers in Marion County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Marion County 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 Marion County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Marion County
| ISP / Tech Type | Marion County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Netwitz Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Marion County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
Wabash Communications Fiber in Marion County, IL
Availability:
35.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 35.6% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Marion County, IL
Availability:
23.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 23.2% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Marion County, IL
Availability:
2.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 2.8% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Marion County, IL
Availability:
2.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 2.0% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Marion 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 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
87.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
146 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.3% of Marion County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 146 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 121 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
84.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
228 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.6% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 228 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 16 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Marion County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
60.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.4% of Marion County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
54.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
343 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.1% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 343 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
Netwitz Internet Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Netwitz Internet Services offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Netwitz Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 23 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
Spectrum Cable in Marion County, IL
Availability:
66.2%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 66.2% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Marion County?
EarthLink DSL in Marion County, IL
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 34.6% of Marion County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Marion County, IL
Availability:
34.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 34.6% of Marion County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Frontier DSL in Marion County, IL
Availability:
8.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 8.2% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Fidium DSL in Marion County, IL
Availability:
5.5%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 5.5% of Marion County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 18 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 10, with an average of 2.8 Mbps throughout the county.
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
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Marion 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 Marion County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum and Wabash Communications. 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 Marion County is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Marion County, available to 92.0% 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.