Best Internet Providers in Monroe County, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Monroe County, IL
Monroe County has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Monroe County.
Ranks compare Monroe County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Monroe County, IL at a Glance
Monroe County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
HTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Monroe County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Monroe County, IL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Monroe County based on 128 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.
or call 1-877-610-1219
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Monroe County?
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 Monroe County
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- HTC - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- HTC - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HTC - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Monroe County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Monroe County's report card score is 96th of 102 and its connectivity index is 9th of 102.
| Measure | Monroe County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 63.6% | 61st of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 993 Mbps | 98th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | Tied 72nd of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.5 | Tied 19th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 13th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 16th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 7th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | Tied 7th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 6th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $103,292 | 7th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | Tied 27th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 63.6% of homes in Monroe County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Monroe County are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $103,292 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Monroe County Compares to Its Neighbors
Monroe County has 5 neighbors, 3 of them in Missouri. Among them, St. Louis County, MO has the most homes with fiber (83.2%) and St. Clair County the fewest (49.1%); Monroe County has 63.6%.
Map of Monroe County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Monroe County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County (this page) | 34,962 | 63.6% | 993 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 67/100 |
| St. Louis County, MO | 1,004,125 | 83.2% | 4,262 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 73/100 |
| St. Clair County | 257,400 | 49.1% | 3,422 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 62/100 |
| Jefferson County, MO | 226,739 | 52.5% | 2,651 Mbps | 9.1 | B | 62/100 |
| Randolph County | 30,163 | 68.2% | 4,347 Mbps | 5 | B- | 35/100 |
| Ste. Genevieve County, MO | 18,479 | 65.8% | 2,904 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 32/100 |
Internet in Monroe County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 61.8% of homes in Columbia to 77.9% in Valmeyer; by ZIP code, from 9.1% in 62244 (Fults) to 72.5% in 62298 (Waterloo). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Monroe County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | 15,414 | 74.3% | 1,140 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 67/100 |
| Columbia | 13,184 | 61.8% | 998 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Valmeyer | 1,601 | 77.9% | 856 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Hecker | 903 | 0.0% | 745 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 37/100 |
| Maeystown | 810 | 38.1% | 557 Mbps | 4.2 | D+ | 65/100 |
| Fults | 662 | 9.4% | 242 Mbps | 2 | D- | 43/100 |
| Tipton | 515 | 33.0% | 507 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 53/100 |
| Renault | 394 | 0.0% | 108 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 33/100 |
| Foster Pond | 386 | 98.5% | 991 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 78/100 |
| New Hanover | 337 | 89.6% | 963 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 76/100 |
| Fountain Gap | 125 | 57.6% | 746 Mbps | 4.9 | C- | 66/100 |
| Phelps | 120 | 79.2% | 925 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Wartburg | 119 | 74.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 5 | C | 71/100 |
| Madonnaville | 58 | 0.0% | 353 Mbps | 2 | F | 71/100 |
| Merrimac | 33 | 0.0% | 373 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 64/100 |
| Kidd | 32 | 0.0% | 153 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 35/100 |
ZIP codes in Monroe County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62298 (Waterloo) | 17,987 | 72.5% | 1,087 Mbps | 5.2 | C+ | 67/100 |
| 62236 (Columbia) | 13,941 | 62.9% | 988 Mbps | 6.5 | C+ | 72/100 |
| 62295 (Valmeyer) | 1,159 | 66.4% | 781 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 59/100 |
| 62244 (Fults) | 1,114 | 9.1% | 234 Mbps | 1.9 | D- | 49/100 |
| 62248 (Hecker) | 419 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9 | D | 30/100 |
| 62279 (Renault) | 133 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 33/100 |
| 62256 (Maeystown) | 57 | 0.0% | 100 Mbps | 1.3 | F | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Monroe County
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Harrisonville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 800 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Monroe County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Monroe County Internet Providers
Based on 128 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Monroe County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 74.4% coverage in Monroe County.
At a national level, based on 4535 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 Monroe County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Monroe County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (3) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Monroe County
Based on data reported by Monroe County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Monroe County. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (3) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Monroe County?
Of the providers in Monroe County, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Monroe County 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.
Spectrum is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than 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 Monroe County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Monroe County
| ISP / Tech Type | Monroe County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum | (1) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (3) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Monroe County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
HTC Fiber in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
63.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 63.0% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, HTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
13.6%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 13.6% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 1.6% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
88.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 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 county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
74.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.4% of Monroe 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 47 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 8.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
69.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
314 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 314 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 250, with an average of 27 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
35.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.5% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 county.
HTC Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
3.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.3% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, HTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Monroe County?
Spectrum Cable in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
64.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 64.9% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 1.9% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Mediacom 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 Monroe County?
HTC DSL in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers DSL service to 96.1% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, HTC DSL has speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the county. HTC DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Monroe County from HTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Monroe County, IL
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.8% of Monroe County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 22 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
Brandy M.
HTC
October 16, 2023 Our internet provider is one of only two available to my location. It is the cheaper option as it is more local but It doesn't seem to be very effective. I believe that we have poorer service due to our rural location.
An Illinois Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 19, 2023 An Illinois Customer
HTC DSL
February 06, 2023 My internet provider is a local company which I like. Three of my neighbors are employed by them. The only problem I have besides the price is that they have a monopoly in our county as there are no other providers available. I also, while appreciate that they are local, have trouble complaining if I do have problems as I know all of the workers.
ANH
HTC DSL
January 16, 2023 HTC has amazing packages especially when moving to a new home. They are fast to help and even if a day or two late they are still courteous and don't talk down to you. When there is an outage they call and let you know how long it will be for and they also are there to fix anything that could go wrong. I would definitely recommend them to family if they were in the area they get internet from.
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Rate your provider
Share your experience to help others in your area choose.
Verified customer: we detected your connection is on this provider.
Reviews are independent and unedited. Published after a quick spam check.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Monroe 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 Monroe County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Monroe County is Spectrum.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Harrisonville Telephone Company has the broadest coverage in Monroe County, available to 96.1% 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.