Best Internet Providers in Mount Carroll, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Mount Carroll, IL
Mount Carroll has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Mount Carroll.
Ranks compare Mount Carroll with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Mount Carroll, IL at a Glance
Mount Carroll Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Sand Prarie
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Fixed Wireless
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
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 Mount Carroll ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Mount Carroll, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Mount Carroll 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 Mount Carroll, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 29.49% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Mount Carroll?
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 Mount Carroll
- Sand Prarie - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- JCWIFI.com - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- LR Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Mount Carroll Compares to Places Its Size
Mount Carroll's report card score is in the top 48% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 34%.
| Measure | Mount Carroll | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Carroll County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 93.4% | top 31% | 84.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 965 Mbps | bottom 20% | 2,073 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 46% | 5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 50% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 67% | top 48% | 65% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 26% | 73% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $58,072 | bottom 21% | $65,908 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 9% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 93.4% of homes in Mount Carroll, against 84.2% across Carroll County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Mount Carroll are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $58,072 (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 Mount Carroll
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mount Carroll?
Sand Prarie Fiber in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fiber service to 93.4% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mount Carroll?
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.0% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
23 Mbps
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 23 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 3.0, with an average of 2.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.9% of Mount Carroll 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 Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
47.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.9% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
29.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.5% of Mount Carroll 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
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, LR Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mount Carroll?
Mediacom Cable in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
75.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 75.2% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, 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 Mount Carroll?
Brightspeed DSL in Mount Carroll, IL
Availability:
93.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
13 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 93.9% of Mount Carroll homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 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 10, with an average of 1.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Mount Carroll by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Mount Carroll has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Mount Carroll
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Mount Carroll
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61053 | 2,556 | 89.8% | 937 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 36/100 |
How Mount Carroll Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Mount Carroll that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 1 of them in Iowa. Among them, Thomson has the most homes with fiber (99.8%) and Lanark the fewest (54.1%); Mount Carroll has 93.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Carroll (this page) | 2,082 | 93.4% | 965 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Savanna | 3,752 | 98.7% | 1,904 Mbps | 7 | B+ | 38/100 |
| Lanark | 2,730 | 54.1% | 949 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 42/100 |
| Thomson | 2,722 | 99.8% | 1,471 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 35/100 |
| Sabula, IA | 862 | 79.0% | 1,438 Mbps | 6 | B- | 42/100 |
| Chadwick | 827 | 81.4% | 875 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 35/100 |
| Fair Haven | 274 | 86.9% | 904 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| Palsgrove | 217 | 69.6% | 764 Mbps | 4 | C- | 31/100 |
| Daggett | 212 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 38/100 |
| Center Hill | 211 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | B | 24/100 |
| Wacker | 126 | 100.0% | 1,143 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 23/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mount Carroll?
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, Mediacom 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 Mount Carroll
| Sand Prarie | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| JCWIFI.com | 200 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 100 |
| LR Communications | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Mount Carroll Internet Providers
Based on 92 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Mount Carroll residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. JCWIFI.com wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 94.0% coverage in Mount Carroll.
At a national level, based on 1580 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 Mount Carroll Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Mount Carroll, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Mount Carroll Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mount Carroll
Based on data reported by Mount Carroll ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Mount Carroll. 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 | Mount Carroll Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Mount Carroll?
Of the providers in Mount Carroll, customers rate JCWIFI.com the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Mount Carroll 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.
JCWIFI.com is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much 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 Mount Carroll, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Mount Carroll
| ISP / Tech Type | Mount Carroll Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LR Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Mount Carroll?
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 Mount Carroll is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Mount Carroll is JCWIFI.com.
- Viasat, Sand Prarie, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Mount Carroll, available to 97.3% 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.