Best Internet Providers in Oakland, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Oakland, IL
Oakland has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Oakland.
Ranks compare Oakland with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Oakland, IL at a Glance
Oakland Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Fidium
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Oakland ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Oakland, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Oakland 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 Oakland, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 89.86% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Oakland?
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 Oakland
- Fidium - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fidium - dsl coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- MF Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Oakland Compares to Places Its Size
Oakland's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 20%.
| Measure | Oakland | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Coles County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 59.8% | bottom 40% | 74.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,292 Mbps | bottom 46% | 1,786 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.5 | top 50% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.0 | bottom 5% | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 41% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 38% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | bottom 38% | 69% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | bottom 38% | 76% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,624 | bottom 23% | $64,172 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 17% | 18% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 59.8% of homes in Oakland, against 74.6% across Coles County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Oakland are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,624 (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 Oakland
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Fidium Fiber in Oakland, IL
Availability:
59.8%
Customer Rating:
(67)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers Fiber service to 59.8% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Fidium Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Oakland, IL
Availability:
10.8%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 10.8% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
89.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
88 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 88 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
87.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
85.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
16.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
137 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.2% of Oakland homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 137 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 101 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
250 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 250 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 400, with an average of 101 Mbps throughout the city.
MF Wireless Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
MF Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Oakland homes. Across the city, MF Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Mediacom Cable in Oakland, IL
Availability:
58.5%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 58.5% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Oakland?
Fidium DSL in Oakland, IL
Availability:
38.0%
Customer Rating:
(18)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
Fidium Fiber offers DSL service to 38.0% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Fidium DSL has speeds up to 52 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 6.8 Mbps throughout the city. Fidium DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Oakland from Fidium in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Oakland, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.4% of Oakland homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 70 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 2.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Oakland by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Oakland has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Oakland
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Oakland
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61943 | 1,415 | 59.2% | 1,286 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 31/100 |
How Oakland Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Oakland that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Newman has the most homes with fiber (77.7%) and Ashmore the fewest (59.8%); Oakland has 59.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland (this page) | 1,401 | 59.8% | 1,292 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Ashmore | 1,195 | 59.8% | 5,042 Mbps | 6.8 | B | 44/100 |
| Newman | 1,068 | 77.7% | 6,326 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 25/100 |
| Kansas | 846 | 7.3% | 876 Mbps | 5.3 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Brocton | 492 | 58.9% | 4,805 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 18/100 |
| Hindsboro | 459 | 0.0% | 706 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 30/100 |
| Redmon | 203 | 0.0% | 112 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 19/100 |
| Rardin | 79 | 0.0% | 201 Mbps | 2.9 | F | 34/100 |
| Murdock | 76 | 0.0% | 187 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 15/100 |
| Hugo | 74 | 4.0% | 509 Mbps | 4 | D | 15/100 |
| Kemp | 66 | 0.0% | 338 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 16/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Oakland?
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, Fidium Fiber 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 Oakland
| Fidium Fiber | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 800 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 70 |
| MF Wireless | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Oakland Internet Providers
Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Oakland 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 85.9% coverage in Oakland.
At a national level, based on 1786 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 Oakland Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Oakland, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Oakland
Based on data reported by Oakland ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Fidium Fiber. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Oakland. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,433 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 | Oakland Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Oakland?
Of the providers in Oakland, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Oakland 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. Fidium Fiber is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Oakland, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Oakland
| ISP / Tech Type | Oakland Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Fidium | (0) | (4) | (88) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| MF Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (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 Oakland?
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 Oakland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Fidium Fiber. 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 Oakland is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Oakland, available to 89.9% 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.