Best Internet Providers in Old Pearl, IL
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Old Pearl, IL
Old Pearl has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Old Pearl.
Ranks compare Old Pearl with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Old Pearl, IL at a Glance
Old Pearl Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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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 Old Pearl ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Old Pearl, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Old Pearl based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Old Pearl, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 51.65% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Old Pearl?
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.

How Old Pearl Compares to Places Its Size
Old Pearl's report card score is in the bottom 17% and its connectivity index is in the top 26%.
| Measure | Old Pearl | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Pike County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 29.7% | bottom 34% | 58.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 414 Mbps | bottom 18% | 1,075 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.1 | bottom 16% | 4.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | bottom 29% | 89% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | top 39% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 65% | top 35% | 58% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 55% | bottom 12% | 60% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $55,227 | bottom 23% | $61,863 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 29.7% of homes in Old Pearl, against 58.7% across Pike County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Old Pearl are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $55,227 (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 Old Pearl
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Old Pearl?
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Old Pearl?
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Old Pearl, IL
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.5% of Old Pearl homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Old Pearl, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.6% of Old Pearl homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 113 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Old Pearl, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.5% of Old Pearl 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Old Pearl?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Old Pearl, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Old Pearl?
Internet in Old Pearl by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Old Pearl
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Old Pearl
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Old Pearl Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Old Pearl that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Mozier has the most homes with fiber (91.3%) and Independence the fewest (0.0%); Old Pearl has 29.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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| Old Pearl (this page) | 91 | 29.7% | 414 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 53/100 |
| Nebo | 563 | 9.4% | 366 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 38/100 |
| Milton | 352 | 0.0% | 356 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 45/100 |
| Hillview | 268 | 11.6% | 952 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 22/100 |
| Pearl | 225 | 12.0% | 178 Mbps | 1.8 | D- | 58/100 |
| Martinsburg | 210 | 0.0% | 147 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 38/100 |
| Mozier | 206 | 91.3% | 964 Mbps | 3.1 | C- | 36/100 |
| Time | 166 | 0.0% | 241 Mbps | 4 | D- | 29/100 |
| Independence | 150 | 0.0% | 103 Mbps | 4 | D- | 43/100 |
| Bee Creek | 76 | 54.0% | 724 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 44/100 |
| Montezuma | 67 | 0.0% | 358 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Old Pearl?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Illinois Electric Cooperative 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 Old Pearl
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Old Pearl. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Old Pearl Internet Providers
Based on 32 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Old Pearl residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1335 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Old Pearl Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Old Pearl, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Old Pearl Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Old Pearl
Based on data reported by Old Pearl ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Illinois Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Old Pearl. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 383 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Old Pearl Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Old Pearl?
Of the providers in Old Pearl, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Old Pearl 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.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country.
The table below shows how customers in Old Pearl, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Old Pearl
| ISP / Tech Type | Old Pearl Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Old Pearl?
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 Old Pearl is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Illinois Electric Cooperative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Old Pearl is Verizon.
- Viasat, Illinois Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Old Pearl, available to 94.5% 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.
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