Best Internet Providers in McLean, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in McLean, IL
McLean has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in McLean.
Ranks compare McLean with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in McLean, IL at a Glance
McLean Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 McLean ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in McLean, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in McLean 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 McLean, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.91% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in McLean?
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 McLean
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How McLean Compares to Places Its Size
McLean's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | McLean | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | McLean County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 10.0% | bottom 15% | 83.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 804 Mbps | bottom 11% | 5,568 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | top 19% | 8.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 17% | top 17% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 4% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 29% | 75% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 22% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $96,017 | top 22% | $89,784 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 24% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 10.0% of homes in McLean, against 83.1% across McLean County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in McLean are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 17% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,017 (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 McLean
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
Mediacom Fiber in McLean, IL
Availability:
10.0%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 10.0% of McLean homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of McLean homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
92.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
148 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.4% of McLean homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 148 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
539 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of McLean homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 539 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 500, with an average of 253 Mbps throughout the city.
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.3% of McLean homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless 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 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 9.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in McLean, IL
Availability:
4.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
Mediacom Cable in McLean, IL
Availability:
59.7%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 59.7% of McLean homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in McLean?
Frontier DSL in McLean, IL
Availability:
65.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 65.2% of McLean homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in McLean by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
McLean has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in McLean
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in McLean
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61754 | 1,153 | 10.8% | 818 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 57/100 |
How McLean Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to McLean that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Atlanta has the most homes with fiber (75.3%) and Minier the fewest (67.6%); McLean has 10.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean (this page) | 1,245 | 10.0% | 804 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 57/100 |
| Heyworth | 4,236 | 74.7% | 6,225 Mbps | 9.2 | B+ | 70/100 |
| Atlanta | 2,207 | 75.3% | 6,161 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 39/100 |
| Minier | 1,432 | 67.6% | 863 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 68/100 |
| Stanford | 944 | 67.5% | 5,483 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 43/100 |
| Waynesville | 759 | 0.0% | 890 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 32/100 |
| Shirley | 687 | 37.4% | 2,413 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 75/100 |
| Armington | 569 | 54.5% | 4,547 Mbps | 4.6 | C+ | 62/100 |
| Lawndale | 331 | 0.0% | 669 Mbps | 7.8 | C- | 38/100 |
| Randolph | 302 | 16.2% | 2,085 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 82/100 |
| Burt | 47 | 0.0% | 551 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in McLean?
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, Mediacom 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 McLean
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in McLean. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for McLean Internet Providers
Based on 105 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for McLean 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 92.4% coverage in McLean.
At a national level, based on 2532 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 McLean Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in McLean, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | McLean Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in McLean
Based on data reported by McLean ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in McLean. 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 | McLean Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in McLean?
Of the providers in McLean, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in McLean 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 McLean, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in McLean
| ISP / Tech Type | McLean 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 | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
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.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in McLean?
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 McLean is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 McLean is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in McLean, available to 97.9% 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.