Best Internet Providers in Pekin, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pekin, IL
Pekin has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Pekin.
Ranks compare Pekin with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pekin, IL at a Glance
Pekin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
i3 Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Pekin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pekin, IL?
i3 Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Pekin based on 308 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pekin?
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 Pekin
- i3 Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Noize Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pekin Compares to Places Its Size
Pekin's report card score is in the top 28% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 9%.
| Measure | Pekin | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Tazewell County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.6% | top 38% | 86.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 7,359 Mbps | top 8% | 5,701 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.8 | bottom 42% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 16% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 20% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | bottom 23% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 88% | bottom 18% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | bottom 14% | 73% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | bottom 21% | 79% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $68,302 | bottom 22% | $83,088 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 13% | 14% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 90.6% of homes in Pekin, against 86.5% across Tazewell County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Pekin are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $68,302 (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 Pekin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Pekin, IL
Availability:
90.6%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 90.6% of Pekin homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Brightspeed Fiber in Pekin, IL
Availability:
35.7%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
1,932 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 35.7% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 1,932 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Brightspeed Fiber. Brightspeed Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Pekin from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
91.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.4% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
89.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.5% of Pekin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
86.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Noize Communications Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
9.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Noize Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.7% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Noize Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Brightspeed Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
2.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.7% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in Pekin, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Pekin homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 50, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
XFINITY Cable in Pekin, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,462 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.9% of Pekin homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,462 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 106 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pekin?
Brightspeed DSL in Pekin, IL
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
36 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 84.0% of Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 36 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pekin from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Pekin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pekin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pekin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Pekin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61554 | 40,680 | 89.9% | 7,289 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 45/100 |
How Pekin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pekin that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, North Pekin has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Groveland the fewest (8.9%); Pekin has 90.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin (this page) | 35,208 | 90.6% | 7,359 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Bartonville | 5,997 | 94.1% | 7,650 Mbps | 7.3 | A- | 51/100 |
| Creve Coeur | 5,560 | 83.5% | 6,880 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,701 | 99.3% | 7,985 Mbps | 6.4 | A- | 64/100 |
| Groveland | 1,807 | 8.9% | 1,742 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 67/100 |
| North Pekin | 1,494 | 99.4% | 7,982 Mbps | 7 | A | 59/100 |
| South Pekin | 1,404 | 72.6% | 1,583 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Towne Oaks | 524 | 33.2% | 3,291 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 60/100 |
| Pekin Heights | 335 | 65.7% | 5,816 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Hollis | 192 | 0.0% | 1,973 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Tuscarora | 74 | 100.0% | 8,000 Mbps | 8 | A | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pekin?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from i3 Broadband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Pekin
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Noize Communications | 100 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Pekin. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Pekin Internet Providers
Based on 308 reviews from Illinois internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for Pekin residents. i3 Broadband was rated at an average of 4.16 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 89.5% coverage in Pekin.
At a national level, based on 4709 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 Pekin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pekin, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (1) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) |  (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pekin
Based on data reported by Pekin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Pekin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with i3 Broadband. This indicates i3 Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband |  (1) |  (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pekin?
Of the providers in Pekin, customers rate i3 Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pekin 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.
i3 Broadband is rated 4.05 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pekin, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pekin
| ISP / Tech Type | Pekin Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (1) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (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 Pekin?
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 Pekin is i3 Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, i3 Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pekin is i3 Broadband.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pekin, available to 97.9% 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.