Best Internet Providers in Merritt, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Merritt, IL
Merritt has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Merritt.
Ranks compare Merritt with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Merritt, IL at a Glance
Merritt Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Illinois Net
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 Merritt ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Merritt, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Merritt 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 Merritt, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Merritt?
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 Merritt
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Illinois Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Royell Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Merritt Compares to Places Its Size
Merritt's report card score is in the bottom 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 45%.
| Measure | Merritt | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Scott County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 57.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 388 Mbps | bottom 16% | 1,101 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.3 | top 30% | 5.1 | 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 | 5% | bottom 27% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 87% | top 45% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 58% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 36% | 62% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,576 | bottom 46% | $73,972 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 10% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Merritt, against 57.5% across Scott County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Merritt are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,576 (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 Merritt
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Merritt?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Merritt, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Merritt?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Merritt homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 9.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
388 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Merritt homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 388 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 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
129 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of Merritt homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 129 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 32 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Merritt 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 Merritt, IL
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.6% of Merritt homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
36.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Royell Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.7% of Merritt homes. Across the city, Royell Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Merritt, IL
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.1% of Merritt homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Merritt?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Merritt, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Merritt?
Frontier DSL in Merritt, IL
Availability:
15.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 15.6% of Merritt homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Merritt by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Merritt
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Merritt
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Merritt Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Merritt that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, South Jacksonville has the most homes with fiber (97.2%) and Winchester the fewest (69.7%); Merritt has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt (this page) | 128 | 0.0% | 388 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 37/100 |
| Jacksonville | 20,166 | 87.8% | 7,023 Mbps | 8 | A- | 44/100 |
| South Jacksonville | 3,833 | 97.2% | 7,315 Mbps | 10.1 | A | 42/100 |
| Winchester | 2,452 | 69.7% | 815 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 30/100 |
| Bluffs | 906 | 82.7% | 892 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 40/100 |
| Chapin | 786 | 4.3% | 810 Mbps | 6.7 | C- | 52/100 |
| Lynnville | 363 | 54.5% | 1,266 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 31/100 |
| Concord | 340 | 75.9% | 1,607 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Exeter | 164 | 0.0% | 375 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 43/100 |
| Riggston | 103 | 13.6% | 474 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Oxville | 89 | 11.2% | 452 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Merritt?
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, Wisper Internet 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 Merritt
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| Royell Communications | 10 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Merritt Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Merritt residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 90.6% coverage in Merritt.
At a national level, based on 2404 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 Merritt Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Merritt, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Merritt 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Merritt
Based on data reported by Merritt ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Wisper Internet. The company offers speeds up to 400 Mbps in Merritt. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 388 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 | Merritt Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Merritt?
Of the providers in Merritt, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Merritt 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Merritt, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Merritt
| ISP / Tech Type | Merritt 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (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 Merritt?
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 Merritt is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Wisper Internet. 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 Merritt is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Merritt, available to 100.0% 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.