7 Best Internet Providers in Niota, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Niota, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Niota, IL?

McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Niota based on 67 Illinois customer reviews, and McDonough Telephone Cooperative 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 Niota, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Niota

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Niota Internet Providers

Based on 67 reviews from Illinois internet customers, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Niota residents. McDonough Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 94.9% coverage in Niota.

At a national level, based on 1422 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Niota?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Niota, the fastest internet in the city comes from McDonough Telephone Cooperative.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Niota

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	McDonough Telephone Cooperative	1,000 Mbps
	Nextlink	500 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	115 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	US Cellular	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Niota

Based on data reported by Niota ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through McDonough Telephone Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Niota. 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 in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with McDonough Telephone Cooperative. This indicates McDonough Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Niota?

Illinois customers rate McDonough Telephone Cooperative 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.

McDonough Telephone Cooperative received a local rating of 3.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Niota customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Niota, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Niota

Niota 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 city 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 Niota below, including the metrics used and how Niota compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Niota ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	Niota	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Niota that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	26.72%	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.	352 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 Niota.	3.8	7.1	6.8

 

Niota Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Niota	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.6	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.	7%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	85%	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.	53%	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.	54%	75%	76%

Niota ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Niota is D+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Niota is high with a score of 39 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Niota have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Niota ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

85% of Niota households have an internet connection despite having 99.49% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 2% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Niota 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 Cities Compare to Niota?

How Much Speed does a Niota Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Niota is 2.6, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Niota's average household income is $63,874 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Niota also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 7% 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 Niota has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Niota households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Niota?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Niota?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Niota, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Niota?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Niota?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Niota?

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 Niota is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
• The fastest internet provider should be McDonough Telephone Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, McDonough Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Niota is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
• US Cellular, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Niota, 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 Niota compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Niota 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 Niota's D+ ISP Report Card and 39 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.