Best Internet Providers in Ottawa, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ottawa, IL
Ottawa has 8 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ottawa.
Ranks compare Ottawa with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ottawa, IL at a Glance
Ottawa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Surf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Ottawa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ottawa, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ottawa 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 Ottawa, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.32% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ottawa?
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 Ottawa
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ottawa Compares to Places Its Size
Ottawa's report card score is in the bottom 24% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Ottawa | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | LaSalle County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 49.5% | bottom 25% | 48.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 967 Mbps | bottom 4% | 2,863 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.2 | top 18% | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 33% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 32% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 13% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 64% | bottom 16% | 65% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | bottom 23% | 73% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $78,154 | bottom 40% | $76,848 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 49% | 13% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 49.5% of homes in Ottawa, against 48.0% across LaSalle County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Ottawa are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,154 (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 Ottawa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ottawa?
Surf Fiber in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
44.3%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 44.3% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
13.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 13.5% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ottawa?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
98.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
47 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.3% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 47 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 7.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 98 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.8% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has 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 Ottawa, IL
Availability:
58.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 58.9% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has 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.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ottawa?
Mediacom Cable in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 95.2% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ottawa?
EarthLink DSL in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.4% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Ottawa, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.4% of Ottawa homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Ottawa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ottawa has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ottawa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ottawa
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61350 | 23,930 | 45.2% | 933 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 37/100 |
How Ottawa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ottawa that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Marseilles has the most homes with fiber (46.5%) and North Utica the fewest (0.0%); Ottawa has 49.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa (this page) | 21,841 | 49.5% | 967 Mbps | 8.2 | C+ | 37/100 |
| Marseilles | 7,844 | 46.5% | 921 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 51/100 |
| North Utica | 1,323 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 7.7 | C | 48/100 |
| Naplate | 977 | 0.0% | 828 Mbps | 7.7 | C- | 49/100 |
| Grand Ridge | 955 | 56.5% | 4,674 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 49/100 |
| Utica | 706 | 0.0% | 357 Mbps | 5.6 | D | 37/100 |
| Serena | 680 | 22.5% | 536 Mbps | 4.5 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Wedron | 401 | 0.0% | 316 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 26/100 |
| Prairie Center | 365 | 0.0% | 104 Mbps | 3.5 | D- | 21/100 |
| Woodland Addition | 119 | 0.0% | 469 Mbps | 6.4 | D+ | 45/100 |
| Stoneyville | 70 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 9 | C | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ottawa?
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, 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 Ottawa
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| SURF Internet | 1,000 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Rise Broadband | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Ottawa Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ottawa residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 86.3% coverage in Ottawa.
At a national level, based on 2360 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 Ottawa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ottawa, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ottawa Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ottawa
Based on data reported by Ottawa ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ottawa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 981 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 | Ottawa Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ottawa?
Of the providers in Ottawa, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ottawa 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. SURF Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.25 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ottawa, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ottawa
| ISP / Tech Type | Ottawa Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Ottawa?
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 Ottawa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. 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 Ottawa is Verizon.
- Viasat, Mediacom, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ottawa, available to 99.0% 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.