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7 Best Internet Providers in Paynes Point, IL

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Paynes Point ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Paynes Point ISP Report Card D
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 46 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 7
Customer review count Real Paynes Point Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Paynes Point has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Paynes Point.

Paynes Point overview

Paynes Point has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL 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 Paynes Point.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

36.8%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(166)

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1-877-361-2072 Price: $44.99 - $134.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

DSL

36.8%

20 Mbps

45 Mbps

DSL: 2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $54.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

41.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(341)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: $55.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.1%

35 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.9 of 5 stars

(204)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: $35.00 - $95.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.1%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Above are the top 4 providers in Paynes Point, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.


US Cellular

US Cellular logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(18)

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Price: $49.99 - $69.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

99.1%

13 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.7 of 5 stars

(14)

LR Communications

LR Communications logo

Availability:

76.9%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

76.9%

40 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(1,051)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: $65.00 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Paynes Point.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Paynes Point residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

41.0%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(164)

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Paynes Point residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

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Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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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 Paynes Point ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Paynes Point, IL?

LR Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Paynes Point based on 69 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 Paynes Point, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Paynes Point


LR Communications5.005.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.004.04
Rise Broadband4.002.91
AT&T3.623.66
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Paynes Point Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypePaynes Point OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)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
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
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on 69 reviews from Illinois internet customers, LR Communications is the best internet service provider for Paynes Point residents. LR Communications was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 99.2% coverage in Paynes Point.

At a national level, based on 1427 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 Paynes Point?

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Paynes Point, IL map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Paynes Point?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Viasat 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 Paynes Point

Max Advertised Speed in Paynes Point, IL


ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
LR Communications50 Mbps
Frontier Communications45 Mbps
AT&T25 Mbps
EarthLink25 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
Rise Broadband25 Mbps
US Cellular25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Paynes Point


LR Communications5.005.00
T-Mobile Home Internet4.003.96
AT&T3.513.75
Frontier3.253.55
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypePaynes Point SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (14) (284)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
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Based on data reported by Paynes Point ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Viasat. The company offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in Paynes Point. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 100 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city 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 Paynes Point?

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. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Paynes Point customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Paynes Point, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Paynes Point


LR Communications5.005.00
Frontier4.003.37
T-Mobile Home Internet3.714.11
AT&T3.493.51
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypePaynes Point AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)View Plans
Frontier (0) (4) (143)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (14) (284)View Plans
AT&T (0) (47) (924)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (11)View Plans
US Cellular (0) (0) (15)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (12)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (18)View Plans

Paynes Point 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 city 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 Paynes Point below, including the metrics used and how Paynes Point compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Paynes Point ISP Report Card: D
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Paynes Point Illinois USA
0.00% 44.05% 67.25%
46 Mbps 2,791 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
4.9 7.1 6.8

 

Paynes Point Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
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Paynes Point Illinois USA
2.6 2.6 2.7
9% 14% 14%
90% 95% 95%
86% 90% 90%
46% 74% 75%
46% 75% 76%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Paynes Point ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Paynes Point is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Paynes Point is high with a score of 36 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Paynes Point have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Paynes Point ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city 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.

86% of Paynes Point households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 46% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 34% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 46% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 46% subscribe to it. A very low number of Paynes Point 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 Cities Compare to Paynes Point?

Chana, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
Flagg Center, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Honey Creek, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
White Rock, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100
Hillcrest, IL

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
Rochelle, IL

  • ISP Report Card: A-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
Ashton, IL

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Oregon, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Holcomb, IL

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100

How Much Speed does a Paynes Point Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Paynes Point is 2.6, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Paynes Point's average household income is $82,655 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.

Paynes Point also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 9% 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 Paynes Point has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Paynes Point households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Paynes Point?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Paynes Point, IL.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Paynes Point?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Paynes Point, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Paynes Point?

Frontier DSL in Paynes Point, IL

Frontier logo

Availability:

36.8%

Customer Rating:

2.5 of 5 stars

(46)

Avg. Download Speed

20 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 36.8% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 20 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 45 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Paynes Point?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

35 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.2 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 5.0 Mbps throughout the city. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

US Cellular logo

Availability:

99.1%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

13 Mbps

US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.4 Mbps throughout the city. US Cellular Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from US Cellular in terms of customer satisfaction.

LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

LR Communications logo

Availability:

76.9%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

40 Mbps

LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.9% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, LR Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 Mbps, with speeds from 35 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 6.7 Mbps throughout the city. LR Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from LR Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

EarthLink logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Paynes Point, IL

AT&T logo

Availability:

41.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.0% of Paynes Point homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Paynes Point from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Paynes Point?

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 Paynes Point is LR Communications.
  • The fastest internet provider should be Viasat. 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 Paynes Point is LR Communications.
  • Viasat, US Cellular, T-Mobile Home Internet, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Paynes Point, 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 Paynes Point compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Paynes Point 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 Paynes Point's D ISP Report Card and 36 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Miller, AL

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
McLeods Corner, MI

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
McLuney, OH

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
McMichaels, PA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 87 / 100
Meadville, WV

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
Mederville, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 21 / 100
Melcher, IA

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
Melville, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
Mercer, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100

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