Best Internet Providers in Plainview, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Plainview, IL
Plainview has 8 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 Plainview.
Ranks compare Plainview with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Plainview, IL at a Glance
Plainview Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper 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 Plainview ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plainview, IL?
Wisper Internet is the best internet provider in Plainview based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Wisper Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Plainview, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Wisper Internet is an option for 87.50% of the city.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plainview?
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 Plainview
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Royell Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Plainview Compares to Places Its Size
Plainview's report card score is in the bottom 19% and its connectivity index is in the top 46%.
| Measure | Plainview | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Macoupin County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.8% | bottom 22% | 66.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 844 Mbps | bottom 31% | 3,958 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.5 | bottom 39% | 6.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 39% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 96% | top 6% | 89% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 50% | bottom 35% | 64% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 66% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $96,318 | top 14% | $78,899 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.8% of homes in Plainview, against 66.6% across Macoupin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Plainview are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,318 (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 Plainview
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Plainview, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
840 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 840 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 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 410 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
87.5%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
309 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 309 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 27 Mbps throughout the city.
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Royell Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Royell Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
20.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 20.3% of Plainview homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 85 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Plainview homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Plainview, IL
Availability:
7.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 7.4% of Plainview homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Plainview, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plainview?
Frontier DSL in Plainview, IL
Availability:
38.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 38.3% of Plainview homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Plainview by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Plainview
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Plainview
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Plainview Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Plainview that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Carlinville has the most homes with fiber (94.4%) and Shipman the fewest (3.8%); Plainview has 0.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview (this page) | 488 | 0.8% | 844 Mbps | 3.5 | D | 42/100 |
| Carlinville | 6,771 | 94.4% | 7,060 Mbps | 8.2 | A- | 61/100 |
| Shipman | 1,281 | 3.8% | 891 Mbps | 3.7 | D | 35/100 |
| Medora | 895 | 0.0% | 571 Mbps | 5.4 | D | 30/100 |
| Piasa | 430 | 18.4% | 768 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 31/100 |
| Chesterfield | 359 | 0.0% | 907 Mbps | 4 | D- | 40/100 |
| Royal Lakes | 266 | 0.0% | 603 Mbps | 3 | D- | 40/100 |
| Enos | 151 | 0.0% | 745 Mbps | 3 | D- | 31/100 |
| Comer | 143 | 0.0% | 825 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 34/100 |
| Summerville | 92 | 0.0% | 783 Mbps | 6 | D+ | 48/100 |
| Hagaman | 74 | 0.0% | 919 Mbps | 4 | D | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Plainview?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Frontier Communications. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Plainview
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Royell Communications | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Plainview. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Plainview Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Wisper Internet is the best internet service provider for Plainview residents. Wisper Internet was rated at an average of 2.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Frontier Communications wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.80 out of 5 stars and 38.3% coverage in Plainview.
At a national level, based on 2423 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Wisper Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Plainview Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Plainview, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainview 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plainview
Based on data reported by Plainview ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Plainview. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 840 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 Frontier Communications. This indicates Frontier reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainview Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plainview?
Of the providers in Plainview, customers rate Frontier Communications the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Plainview 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.
Frontier Communications is rated 3.40 out of 5 for price, which is lower than 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 Plainview, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plainview
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainview 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Royell 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 Plainview?
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 Plainview is Wisper Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Frontier Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Plainview is Frontier.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plainview, available to 98.4% 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.