14 Best Internet Providers in Mercer County, IL
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Mercer County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,014 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Mercer County Customer Ratings | 0 |
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.
Mercer County has 14 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 Mercer County.
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Mercer County has 14 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 Mercer County.
Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings
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Frontier
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Viola Home Telephone Company
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New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV
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Above are the top 4 providers in Mercer 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 Mercer County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mercer County, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Mercer County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Mercer County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 1.82% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Mercer County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Mercer County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mercer County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) |  (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | 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 | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Mercer County residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.10 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 80.0% coverage in Mercer County.
At a national level, based on 2301 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mercer 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 Mercer 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, Frontier 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 Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Woodhull Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Louisa Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | 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 | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Mercer County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Mercer County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,307 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 Mercer County?
Illinois customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mercer County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Mercer County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mercer County
| ISP / Tech Type | Mercer County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | 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 | ||
| Louisa Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Mercer 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 Mercer County below, including the metrics used and how Mercer County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Mercer County | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mercer County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 55.49% | 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. | 2,014 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 Mercer County. | 4.7 | 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. | 2.4 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 90% | 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. | 64% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Mercer County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Mercer County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mercer County is high with a score of 46 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mercer County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Mercer 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.
90% of Mercer County households have an internet connection despite having 99.10% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Mercer 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 Mercer County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
How Much Speed does a Mercer County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mercer County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mercer County's average household income is $73,997 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Mercer 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, 8% 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 Mercer County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Mercer County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Viola Home Telephone Company Fiber in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
29.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Viola Home Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 29.4% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Viola Home Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
20.6%
Customer Rating:
(110)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 20.6% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV Fiber in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone Fiber in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
4.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 4.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Woodhull Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Reynolds Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 3.2% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Mediacom Cable in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
51.5%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 51.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
11.4%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 11.4% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
Frontier DSL in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 35.7% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 34 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Mercer County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV DSL in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
7.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV offers DSL service to 7.1% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, New Windsor Telephone and Cable TV DSL has speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 15, with an average of 9.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mercer County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
26 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
80.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 80.0% of Mercer 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 45 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
253 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.6% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 253 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 70 Mbps throughout the county.
Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
10.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Viola Home Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.1% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
8.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.9% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
5.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Louisa Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.3% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Reynolds Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Mercer County, IL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Reynolds Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of Mercer County homes. Across the county, Reynolds Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Mercer 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 Mercer County is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier 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 Mercer County is Verizon.
- HughesNet, Viasat, and US Cellular has the broadest coverage in Mercer 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 Mercer County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Mercer 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 Mercer County's C+ ISP Report Card and 46 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 26 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100