Best Internet Providers in Obed, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Obed, IL
Obed has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. DSL and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Obed.
Ranks compare Obed with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Obed, IL at a Glance
Obed Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
PWR-net
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 Obed ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Obed, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Obed 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 Obed, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 74.27% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Obed?
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 Obed
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Shawnee Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- PWR-net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Obed Compares to Places Its Size
Obed's report card score is in the bottom 8% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Obed | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Shelby County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 53.9% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 116 Mbps | bottom 7% | 2,668 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.4 | bottom 37% | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | top 47% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 39% | bottom 18% | 63% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 64% | bottom 28% | 68% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $85,625 | top 24% | $71,492 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Obed, against 53.9% across Shelby County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Obed are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $85,625 (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 Obed
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Obed?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Obed, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Obed?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
74.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.3% of Obed 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Obed 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 Obed, IL
Availability:
52.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Obed homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
PWR-net Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
45.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
PWR-net offers Fixed Wireless service to 45.2% of Obed homes. Across the city, PWR-net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
43.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Shawnee Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.6% of Obed homes. Across the city, Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
439 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Obed homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 439 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 204 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.9% of Obed homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Obed, IL
Availability:
12.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 12.0% of Obed homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Obed?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Obed, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Obed?
Frontier DSL in Obed, IL
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 18.3% of Obed homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 45 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 3.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Obed by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Obed
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Obed
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Obed Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Obed that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Bethany has the most homes with fiber (88.5%) and Macon the fewest (74.9%); Obed has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obed (this page) | 241 | 0.0% | 116 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 28/100 |
| Moweaqua | 2,374 | 78.9% | 6,229 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 39/100 |
| Bethany | 1,712 | 88.5% | 6,156 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 43/100 |
| Macon | 1,694 | 74.9% | 6,036 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 32/100 |
| Assumption | 1,387 | 87.2% | 1,804 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 27/100 |
| Findlay | 917 | 70.2% | 5,665 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 26/100 |
| Henton | 419 | 0.0% | 783 Mbps | 4.8 | D | 33/100 |
| Radford | 280 | 0.0% | 76 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 24/100 |
| Todds Point | 148 | 2.0% | 111 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 33/100 |
| Yantisville | 140 | 0.0% | 406 Mbps | 4.4 | D- | 21/100 |
| Westervelt | 113 | 7.1% | 570 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Obed?
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, Shawnee Communications 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 Obed
| Nextlink | 800 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Shawnee Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
| PWR-net | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Obed Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Obed 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 52.7% coverage in Obed.
At a national level, based on 2438 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 Obed Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Obed, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Obed Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Obed
Based on data reported by Obed ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Shawnee Communications. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Obed. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 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 | Obed Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Obed?
Of the providers in Obed, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Obed 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. 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 Obed, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Obed
| ISP / Tech Type | Obed Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | 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 | ||
| PWR-net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (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 Obed?
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 Obed is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Shawnee Communications. 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 Obed is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Obed, available to 74.3% 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.