14 Best Internet Providers in Peoria County, IL
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Peoria County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 1,733 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 14 |
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Real Peoria County Customer Ratings | 12 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Peoria County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Peoria County.
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Peoria County has 14 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Peoria County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Peoria County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Peoria County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Peoria County, IL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Peoria County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Peoria County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 82.94% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Peoria County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Peoria County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Peoria County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Peoria County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (4) |  (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) |  (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Glasford Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tel-Star Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 319 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Peoria County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.62 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. i3 Broadband wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.75 out of 5 stars and 63.9% coverage in Peoria County.
At a national level, based on 4416 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, i3 Broadband is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.05 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Peoria County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, 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 Peoria County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by i3 Broadband. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast 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 Peoria County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Tel-Star Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mid Century Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| i3 Broadband | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 800 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Glasford Telephone Company | 200 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| Noize Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Peoria County
| ISP / Tech Type | Peoria County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (4) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Glasford Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tel-Star Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Peoria County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Peoria County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,959 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Peoria County?
Illinois customers rate AT&T 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.
AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. i3 Broadband is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Peoria County customers with an average price rating of 4.50 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Peoria County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Peoria County
| ISP / Tech Type | Peoria County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| i3 Broadband | (4) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (7) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Mid Century Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Noize Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Glasford Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Tel-Star Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Peoria County 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 county 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 Peoria County below, including the metrics used and how Peoria County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Peoria County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 71.04% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 1,733 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Peoria County. | 7.3 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 10% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 73% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Peoria County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Peoria County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Peoria County is high with a score of 55 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Peoria County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Peoria County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
89% of Peoria County households have an internet connection despite having 98.43% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 73% subscribe to it. A large amount of Peoria County 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 Counties Compare to Peoria County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
How Much Speed does a Peoria County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Peoria County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Peoria County's average household income is $79,472 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Peoria County also has 16% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 10% 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 Peoria County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Peoria County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 78% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Peoria County?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(22)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 63.9% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mid Century Communications Fiber in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
4.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mid Century Communications offers Fiber service to 4.1% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Mid Century Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications Fiber in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications offers Fiber service to 1.8% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Tel-Star Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Glasford Telephone Company Fiber in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
200 Mbps
Glasford Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Glasford Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Peoria County?
XFINITY Cable in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
78.5%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,960 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.5% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,960 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 239 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Cable in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
10.7%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 10.7% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications Cable in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
895 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications offers Cable service to 2.3% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Tel-Star Communications Cable has speeds up to 895 Mbps, with speeds from 500 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Peoria County?
EarthLink DSL in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 41.0% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Peoria County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
41.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 41.0% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 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 5.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Peoria County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
13.9%
Customer Rating:
(46)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 13.9% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Peoria County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
97.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.2% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 20, with an average of 7.4 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
92.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.5% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 63 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 20, with an average of 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
47.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
409 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 47.0% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 409 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 800 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 400, with an average of 83 Mbps throughout the county.
Noize Communications Fixed Wireless in Peoria County, IL
Availability:
18.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Noize Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.0% of Peoria County homes. Across the county, Noize Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Peoria County?
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 Peoria County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Peoria County is AT&T.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Peoria County, 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 Peoria County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Peoria County 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 Peoria County's B ISP Report Card and 55 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 69 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100