15 Best Internet Providers in Montgomery County, IL
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Montgomery County ISP Report Card | C+ |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,116 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 15 |
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Real Montgomery County Customer Ratings | 1 |
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.
Montgomery County has 15 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 Montgomery County.
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Montgomery County has 15 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 Montgomery County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Montgomery County, IL?
CTI Fiber is the highest-rated internet provider in Montgomery County based on 88 Illinois customer reviews, and CTI Fiber 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Montgomery County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Montgomery County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Montgomery County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| CTI Fiber | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon |  (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 88 reviews from Illinois internet customers, CTI Fiber is the best internet service provider for Montgomery County residents. CTI Fiber was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 27.2% coverage in Montgomery County.
At a national level, based on 2295 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, CTI Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.53 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Montgomery County, the fastest internet in the county comes from CTI Fiber.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Montgomery County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CTI Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| GigFire | 150 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 25 Mbps | ||
| Royell Communications | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| PWR-net | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Montgomery County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| CTI Fiber | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Montgomery County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through CTI Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Montgomery County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,334 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with CTI Fiber. This indicates CTI Fiber reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Montgomery County?
Illinois customers rate CTI Fiber 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.
CTI Fiber received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Montgomery County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Montgomery County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Montgomery County
| ISP / Tech Type | Montgomery County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| CTI Fiber | (1) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (70) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County below, including the metrics used and how Montgomery County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Montgomery County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 62.36% | 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. | 1,116 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 Montgomery County. | 5.9 | 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. | 2.3 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 89% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 83% | 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. | 64% | 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. | 65% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Montgomery County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Montgomery County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Montgomery County is high with a score of 38 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Montgomery County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Montgomery 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.
83% of Montgomery County households have an internet connection despite having 98.32% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 65% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
How Much Speed does a Montgomery County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Montgomery County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Montgomery County's average household income is $62,813 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Montgomery County also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Montgomery County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Montgomery County households are more technology-disengaged. 89% of households have some sort of computing device, 70% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 85% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
CTI Fiber in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
58.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,334 Mbps
CTI Fiber offers Fiber service to 58.2% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, CTI Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,334 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for CTI Fiber.
Fidium Fiber in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
16.9%
Customer Rating:
(54)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 16.9% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
Sparklight Cable in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
62.0%
Customer Rating:
(50)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 62.0% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, 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 Montgomery County?
Fidium DSL in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(13)
Avg. Download Speed
92 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 69.0% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 92 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county. Fidium DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Montgomery County from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.5% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 53 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 county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Montgomery County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
89.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
646 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.1% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 646 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 1,000, with an average of 317 Mbps throughout the county.
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
85.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
24 Mbps
Royell Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.7% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Royell Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 24 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
79.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.1% of Montgomery 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 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
27.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.2% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
24.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.8% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
14.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.0% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
9.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
145 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 145 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 130, with an average of 119 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
6.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
209 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.1% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 209 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
PWR-net Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
PWR-net offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, PWR-net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Montgomery County, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Montgomery County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County is CTI Fiber.
- The fastest internet provider should be CTI Fiber. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CTI Fiber may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Montgomery County is CTI Fiber.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Montgomery 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 Montgomery County's C+ ISP Report Card and 38 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100