Best Internet Providers in Merriam, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Merriam, IL
Merriam has 9 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 Merriam.
Ranks compare Merriam with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Merriam, IL at a Glance
Merriam Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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DSL
Sparklight
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Cable
Nextlink
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Merriam ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merriam, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Merriam 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 Merriam, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 73.55% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Merriam?
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 Merriam
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Merriam Compares to Places Its Size
Merriam's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 29%.
| Measure | Merriam | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Wayne County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 6.7% | bottom 25% | 85.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 570 Mbps | bottom 22% | 3,099 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 4.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 46% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 49% | bottom 34% | 57% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 41% | 68% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,031 | bottom 49% | $57,487 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 8% | bottom 22% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 6.7% of homes in Merriam, against 85.7% across Wayne County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Merriam are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,031 (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 Merriam
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merriam?
Wabash Communications Fiber in Merriam, IL
Availability:
6.7%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 6.7% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merriam?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
94.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
175 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.2% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 175 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
73.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.5% of Merriam homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
29.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
364 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.2% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 364 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 29 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.4% of Merriam homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Merriam, IL
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.4% of Merriam homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 Merriam?
Sparklight Cable in Merriam, IL
Availability:
33.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 33.9% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merriam?
Frontier DSL in Merriam, IL
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 82.3% of Merriam homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Merriam by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Merriam
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Merriam
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Merriam Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Merriam that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Mount Erie has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Burnt Prairie the fewest (0.0%); Merriam has 6.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merriam (this page) | 654 | 6.7% | 570 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 30/100 |
| Fairfield | 6,863 | 93.8% | 5,702 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Barnhill | 546 | 78.9% | 1,961 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Jeffersonville | 516 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Ellery | 441 | 19.1% | 938 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Mount Erie | 396 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Toms Prairie | 381 | 68.0% | 746 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 45/100 |
| Mill Shoals | 364 | 50.3% | 657 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 16/100 |
| Geff | 258 | 100.0% | 1,302 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Burnt Prairie | 211 | 0.0% | 430 Mbps | 4 | D- | 16/100 |
| Golden Gate | 177 | 7.9% | 867 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 20/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merriam?
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 Merriam
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Nextlink | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Merriam Internet Providers
Based on 93 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Merriam 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 94.2% coverage in Merriam.
At a national level, based on 2508 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 Merriam Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Merriam, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merriam 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 | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merriam
Based on data reported by Merriam ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Merriam. 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 | Merriam Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merriam?
Of the providers in Merriam, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Merriam 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 Merriam, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merriam
| ISP / Tech Type | Merriam Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
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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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Merriam?
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 Merriam 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 Merriam is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Merriam, available to 99.2% 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.