8 Best Internet Providers in Plainville, IL
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| Plainville ISP Report Card | C+ | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 921 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Plainville 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.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Plainville 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 Plainville.
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Plainville 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 Plainville.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Plainville, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Plainville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Plainville, IL?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative is the highest-rated internet provider in Plainville based on 68 Illinois customer reviews, and Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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 Plainville, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Plainville
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Plainville Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainville Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 68 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is the best internet service provider for Plainville residents. Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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 65.5% coverage in Plainville.
At a national level, based on 1424 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.44 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Plainville?
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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 Plainville?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Plainville, the fastest internet in the city comes from Adams Telephone Co-Operative.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Plainville
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 10 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Plainville
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainville Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (2) | (3) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Plainville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Adams Telephone Co-Operative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Plainville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Adams Telephone Co-Operative. This indicates Adams Telephone Co-Operative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Plainville?
Illinois customers rate Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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 Plainville customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Plainville, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Plainville
| ISP / Tech Type | Plainville Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (2) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | 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 | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Plainville 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 Plainville below, including the metrics used and how Plainville compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Plainville that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 84.28% | 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. | 921 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 Plainville. | 4.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.6 | 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. | 9% | 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. | 82% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 77% | 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. | 54% | 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. | 54% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Plainville ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Plainville is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Plainville is high with a score of 35 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Plainville have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Plainville 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.
77% of Plainville households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 54% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% 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 54% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Plainville 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 Plainville?
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 73 / 100
How Much Speed does a Plainville Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Plainville is 2.6, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Plainville's average household income is $74,547 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for 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.
Plainville also has 7% 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 Plainville has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Plainville households are much more technology-disengaged. 82% of households have some sort of computing device, 72% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 78% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Plainville?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Plainville, IL
Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers Fiber service to 84.3% of Plainville homes. Across the city, Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Plainville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Plainville, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Plainville?
Frontier DSL in Plainville, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 1.1% of Plainville homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Plainville?
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Plainville homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 96 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.4% of Plainville homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 17 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.9% of Plainville homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 536 Mbps, with speeds from 300 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 224 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Plainville homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Plainville homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Plainville, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 48.7% of Plainville 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 ISP Should You Choose in Plainville?
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 Plainville is Adams Telephone Co-Operative.
- The fastest internet provider should be Adams Telephone Co-Operative. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Adams Telephone Co-Operative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Plainville is Adams Telephone Co-Operative.
- Illinois Electric Cooperative, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Plainville, 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 Plainville compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Plainville 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 Plainville's C+ ISP Report Card and 35 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 24 / 100
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