Best Internet Providers in Orient, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Orient, IL
Orient has 9 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 Orient.
Ranks compare Orient with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Orient, IL at a Glance
Orient Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Wisper Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
4SIWI
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 Orient ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Orient, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Orient 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 Orient, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 62.85% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Orient?
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 Orient
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - 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
How Orient Compares to Places Its Size
Orient's report card score is in the top 22% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 6%.
| Measure | Orient | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Franklin County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 86.5% | top 43% | 82.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 6,305 Mbps | top 4% | 6,263 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.2 | top 49% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | bottom 24% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 84% | bottom 41% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 26% | bottom 6% | 54% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 59% | bottom 18% | 65% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,893 | top 41% | $58,219 | $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 86.5% of homes in Orient, against 82.6% across Franklin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Orient are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,893 (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 Orient
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Orient?
Sparklight Fiber in Orient, IL
Availability:
84.2%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 84.2% of Orient homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Orient, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 2.3% of Orient homes. Across the city, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Orient?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Orient, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
391 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Orient homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 391 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Orient, IL
Availability:
89.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.8% of Orient homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Orient, IL
Availability:
62.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 62.8% of Orient 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 Orient, IL
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Orient 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 Orient, IL
Availability:
21.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.4% of Orient homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Orient, IL
Availability:
20.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
223 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.1% of Orient homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 223 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Orient?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Orient, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Orient?
Frontier DSL in Orient, IL
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 7.6% of Orient homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Orient by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Orient has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Orient
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Orient
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62874 | 344 | 94.2% | 6,695 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 17/100 |
How Orient Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Orient that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Christopher has the most homes with fiber (96.1%) and Zeigler the fewest (37.8%); Orient has 86.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orient (this page) | 393 | 86.5% | 6,305 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 16/100 |
| West Frankfort | 10,722 | 92.9% | 6,808 Mbps | 8 | A- | 32/100 |
| Benton | 9,568 | 88.1% | 6,248 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 35/100 |
| Christopher | 2,715 | 96.1% | 6,808 Mbps | 6.2 | B+ | 23/100 |
| Zeigler | 1,555 | 37.8% | 4,199 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Mulkeytown | 1,387 | 73.2% | 6,531 Mbps | 4.7 | B- | 11/100 |
| West City | 666 | 95.2% | 6,712 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 21/100 |
| Buckner | 510 | 91.2% | 6,389 Mbps | 6.4 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Freeman Spur | 424 | 100.0% | 9,908 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Plumfield | 128 | 86.7% | 8,325 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 16/100 |
| Stiritz | 40 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 31/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Orient?
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, Sparklight 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 Orient
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Orient Internet Providers
Based on 92 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Orient residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Sparklight wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.33 out of 5 stars and 84.2% coverage in Orient.
At a national level, based on 2488 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 Orient Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Orient, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Orient Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Orient
Based on data reported by Orient ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Orient. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 | Orient Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Orient?
Of the providers in Orient, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Orient 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. Wisper Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Orient, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Orient
| ISP / Tech Type | Orient 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (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 Orient?
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 Orient is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Orient is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Orient, available to 97.7% 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.