Best Internet Providers in Massac County, IL
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Massac County, IL
Massac County has 13 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 Massac County.
Ranks compare Massac County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Massac County, IL at a Glance
Massac County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Quad State Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Massac County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Massac County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Massac 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 Massac County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.66% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Massac 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 Massac County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Quad State Internet - fiber coverage map
- Maximum Broadband Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Conexon Connect - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Massac County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Massac County's report card score is tied 22nd of 102 and its connectivity index is 94th of 102.
| Measure | Massac County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 69.5% | 48th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 4,736 Mbps | 24th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | Tied 22nd of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 19th 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 | 86% | 96th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 79% | Tied 94th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 45% | 98th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 56% | Tied 96th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $65,731 | 71st of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 59th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 69.5% of homes in Massac County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Massac County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,731 (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 Massac County Compares to Its Neighbors
Massac County has 5 neighbors, 2 of them in Kentucky. Among them, Pope County has the most homes with fiber (86.2%) and Livingston County, KY the fewest (28.0%); Massac County has 69.5%.
Map of Massac County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Massac County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massac County (this page) | 14,169 | 69.5% | 4,736 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 23/100 |
| McCracken County, KY | 67,875 | 47.0% | 2,685 Mbps | 6 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Johnson County | 13,308 | 70.2% | 4,017 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 26/100 |
| Livingston County, KY | 8,888 | 28.0% | 1,984 Mbps | 3.2 | C- | 31/100 |
| Pulaski County | 5,193 | 32.3% | 2,061 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 19/100 |
| Pope County | 3,763 | 86.2% | 1,662 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 30/100 |
Internet in Massac County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Massac County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis | 10,125 | 76.2% | 4,958 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Brookport | 1,629 | 73.4% | 5,334 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 23/100 |
| Joppa | 647 | 16.1% | 1,324 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 11/100 |
| Shady Grove | 524 | 67.9% | 5,046 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 28/100 |
| Round Knob | 272 | 81.6% | 6,903 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Belknap | 267 | 40.5% | 3,560 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 30/100 |
| Hillerman | 148 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 11/100 |
| New Columbia | 148 | 100.0% | 9,736 Mbps | 8.9 | A+ | 36/100 |
| Mermet | 72 | 0.0% | 617 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Grinnell | 26 | 38.5% | 3,562 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Massac County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62960 (Metropolis) | 10,778 | 74.4% | 4,900 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 24/100 |
| 62910 (Brookport) | 2,338 | 66.3% | 4,852 Mbps | 6 | B- | 24/100 |
| 62908 (Belknap) | 478 | 39.3% | 3,953 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 30/100 |
| 62953 (Joppa) | 257 | 4.3% | 404 Mbps | 3 | D- | 9/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Massac 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, Sparklight 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 Massac County
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Quad State Internet | 2,000 |
| Conexon Connect | 1,000 |
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | 400 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Massac County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Massac County Internet Providers
Based on 302 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Massac 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 72.7% coverage in Massac County.
At a national level, based on 4894 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 Massac County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Massac County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Massac County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Quad State Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Massac County
Based on data reported by Massac County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Massac County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 | Massac County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Quad State Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Massac County?
Of the providers in Massac County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Massac 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 Massac County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Massac County
| ISP / Tech Type | Massac County 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Quad State Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Massac County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Massac County?
Sparklight Fiber in Massac County, IL
Availability:
46.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 46.9% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Quad State Internet Fiber in Massac County, IL
Availability:
38.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Quad State Internet offers Fiber service to 38.2% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Quad State Internet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Massac County, IL
Availability:
23.6%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 23.6% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Massac County, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Massac County homes. Across the county, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Massac County?
Maximum Broadband Solutions Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
384 Mbps
Maximum Broadband Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Maximum Broadband Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 384 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 100, with an average of 97 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
71 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Massac 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 71 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
72.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
248 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.7% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.4% of Massac County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
65.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.4% of Massac County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
36.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.0% of Massac County homes. Across the county, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
15.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Conexon Connect offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.5% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Massac County, IL
Availability:
6.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
347 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.9% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 347 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Massac County?
XFINITY Cable in Massac County, IL
Availability:
60.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,559 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 60.1% of Massac County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,559 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 131 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Massac County?
Frontier DSL in Massac County, IL
Availability:
88.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 88.1% of Massac County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 42 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 2.7 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Massac County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
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Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
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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
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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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Massac 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 Massac County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Massac County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Maximum Broadband Solutions, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Massac County, available to 99.5% 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.