17 Best Internet Providers in Ogle County, IL
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| Ogle County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 3,751 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Ogle County Customer Ratings | 6 |
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.
Ogle County has 17 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ogle County.
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Ogle County has 17 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ogle County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Ogle 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 Ogle County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ogle County, IL?
LR Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Ogle County based on 311 Illinois customer reviews, and LR Communications 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 Ogle County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Ogle County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Ogle County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Ogle County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| LR Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | 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 | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 311 reviews from Illinois internet customers, LR Communications is the best internet service provider for Ogle County residents. LR Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SURF Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 9.4% coverage in Ogle County.
At a national level, based on 4481 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, LR Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ogle 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 Ogle County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by LR Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF Internet 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 Ogle County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| SURF Internet | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| e-vergent | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| LR Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| JCWIFI.com | 200 Mbps | ||
| DNA Com | 150 Mbps | ||
| Brightspeed | 100 Mbps | ||
| AaroBand | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ogle County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ogle County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| LR Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Ogle County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Ogle County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 6,519 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with LR Communications. This indicates LR Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ogle County?
Illinois customers rate LR Communications 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.
LR Communications received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. SURF Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Ogle County customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Ogle County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ogle County
| ISP / Tech Type | Ogle County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf | (1) | (4) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| LR Communications | (2) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (64) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Graymont Cooperative | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| DNA Com | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Ogle 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 Ogle County below, including the metrics used and how Ogle County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Ogle County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 55.51% | 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. | 3,751 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 Ogle County. | 6.7 | 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 8% | 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. | 92% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 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. | 67% | 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. | 67% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Ogle County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Ogle County is B, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Ogle County is high with a score of 49 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Ogle County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Ogle 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.
87% of Ogle County households have an internet connection despite having 99.63% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 1% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Ogle 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 Ogle County?
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
How Much Speed does a Ogle County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Ogle County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Ogle County's average household income is $81,796 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Ogle County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 8% 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 Ogle County has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Ogle County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 83% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ogle County?
Frontier Fiber in Ogle County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 43.9% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 6,614 Mbps, with speeds from 5,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Ogle County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Surf Fiber in Ogle County, IL
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 9.4% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 6,519 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber.
LR Communications Fiber in Ogle County, IL
LR Communications offers Fiber service to 3.0% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, LR Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
XFINITY Fiber in Ogle County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Fiber service to 1.3% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Fiber has speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ogle County?
XFINITY Cable in Ogle County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 68.8% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable has speeds up to 1,201 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Ogle County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.
Mediacom Cable in Ogle County, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 6.9% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, 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 Ogle County?
Frontier DSL in Ogle County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 51.0% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 31 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 2.1 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Ogle County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
DNA Com DSL in Ogle County, IL
DNA Com offers DSL service to 18.5% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, DNA Com DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 150 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 40, with an average of 6.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Brightspeed DSL in Ogle County, IL
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 3.2% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 44 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 4.2 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ogle County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.4% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 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 20, with an average of 2.6 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.2% of Ogle 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 58 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.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.2% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.2% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 35.8% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, LR Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 20, with an average of 7.7 Mbps throughout the county.
AaroBand Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
AaroBand offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.1% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, AaroBand Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Graymont Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
Graymont Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, Graymont Cooperative Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Ogle County, IL
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.0% of Ogle County homes. Across the county, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,000, with an average of 53 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Ogle 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 Ogle County is LR Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, LR Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ogle County is LR Communications.
- HughesNet, US Cellular, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Ogle 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 Ogle County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Ogle 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 Ogle County's B ISP Report Card and 49 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
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