Best Internet Providers in Mchenry, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mchenry, IL
Mchenry has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Mchenry.
Ranks compare Mchenry with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mchenry, IL at a Glance
Mchenry Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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EarthLink
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AT&T
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i3 Broadband
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Fiber
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Mchenry ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mchenry, IL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Mchenry based on 308 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mchenry?
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 Mchenry
- i3 Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Mchenry Compares to Places Its Size
Mchenry's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 43%.
| Measure | Mchenry | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | McHenry County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 51.4% | bottom 22% | 44.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,839 Mbps | top 24% | 4,192 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 37% | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 27% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 37% | 16% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 13% | 96% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 28% | 82% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 85% | top 44% | 88% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $99,786 | top 44% | $113,476 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | bottom 25% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 51.4% of homes in Mchenry, against 44.7% across McHenry County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Mchenry are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,786 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Mchenry
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mchenry?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
45.5%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 45.5% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,515 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,515 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 EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mchenry from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,515 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 6.2% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,515 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 AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Mchenry from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mchenry?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.7% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.6% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
88.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
242 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.9% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 242 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 city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
45.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
42 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.7% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.6% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mchenry?
XFINITY Cable in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mchenry?
EarthLink DSL in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.5% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Mchenry from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Mchenry, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.5% of Mchenry homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 72 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Mchenry from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Mchenry by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mchenry has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mchenry
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Mchenry
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60050 | 31,776 | 57.1% | 5,163 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 75/100 |
How Mchenry Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mchenry that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Wonder Lake has the most homes with fiber (85.2%) and Holiday Hills the fewest (0.0%); Mchenry has 51.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mchenry (this page) | 35,671 | 51.4% | 4,839 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 75/100 |
| Wonder Lake | 9,838 | 85.2% | 6,195 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 76/100 |
| Island Lake | 8,777 | 16.4% | 2,487 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 86/100 |
| Lakemoor | 7,222 | 42.3% | 3,146 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 78/100 |
| Johnsburg | 6,303 | 6.7% | 1,993 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,424 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6 | C- | 81/100 |
| Prairie Grove | 2,274 | 23.8% | 2,705 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 86/100 |
| Bull Valley | 1,774 | 7.4% | 1,697 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Ringwood | 1,544 | 31.3% | 3,007 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 79/100 |
| Holiday Hills | 1,183 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 67/100 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,176 | 1.8% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.1 | C+ | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mchenry?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, i3 Broadband 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 Mchenry
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| e-vergent | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mchenry Internet Providers
Based on 308 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Mchenry residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.6% coverage in Mchenry.
At a national level, based on 4651 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 Mchenry Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mchenry, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mchenry Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (1) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mchenry
Based on data reported by Mchenry ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Mchenry. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mchenry Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (2) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (1) |  (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mchenry?
Of the providers in Mchenry, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mchenry 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.
AT&T is rated 3.43 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Mchenry, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mchenry
| ISP / Tech Type | Mchenry Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (1) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
M. RUBIN
i3 Broadband Fiber
June 15, 2025 Customer support is hard to contact. Tried 4 times to email them.regarding a billing question and connection problem and I never got a reply.
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
March 18, 2023 Jennifer W.
XFINITY Cable
July 13, 2025 I've been a Comcast customer for about 20 years now. The quality of the connections and the service have gone up and down over the years. Both my husband and I dread calling them because it's always a hassle. Most recently, we called because our bill went up around $40. They told us we had promotional pricing and that it expired. We needed to let them know we were considering dropping them, which was true, due to the price increase before they gave us better pricing. Before that, they suggested lowering our internet speed. This is out of the question, as we work from home and the whole house is filled with smart technology. Imagine if we didn't know better and accepted this suggestion and we left without anything working properly and not being able to do our work. That's how we make a living! In this age of choice, they need to keep prices down and keep their customers happy.
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mchenry?
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 Mchenry is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Mchenry is AT&T.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mchenry, available to 99.7% 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.