Best Internet Providers in Pomona, IL
All 5 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pomona, IL
Pomona has 5 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 Pomona.
Ranks compare Pomona with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pomona, IL at a Glance
Pomona Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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DSL
Sparklight
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Fiber
Wisper Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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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 Pomona ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pomona, IL?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Pomona based on 23 Illinois customer reviews, and BLIP Networks 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pomona?
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.
How Pomona Compares to Places Its Size
Pomona's report card score is in the bottom 49% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 10%.
| Measure | Pomona | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Jackson County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 38.6% | bottom 37% | 80.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,921 Mbps | top 12% | 6,002 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.8 | bottom 45% | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 83% | bottom 11% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 37% | 86% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 37% | bottom 16% | 57% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 23% | 74% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $53,635 | bottom 20% | $56,384 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 24% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 38.6% of homes in Pomona, against 80.7% across Jackson County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Pomona are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $53,635 (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 Pomona
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pomona?
Sparklight Fiber in Pomona, IL
Availability:
38.6%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 38.6% of Pomona homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pomona?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Pomona, IL
Availability:
94.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
382 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.7% of Pomona homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 382 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 29 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pomona, IL
Availability:
81.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
210 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.4% of Pomona homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 210 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Pomona, IL
Availability:
68.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
BLIP Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.7% of Pomona homes. Across the city, BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 33 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pomona?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Pomona, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pomona?
Frontier DSL in Pomona, IL
Availability:
95.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 95.6% of Pomona homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Pomona by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Pomona has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pomona
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pomona
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62975 | 278 | 37.8% | 2,872 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 20/100 |
How Pomona Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pomona that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Murphysboro has the most homes with fiber (90.7%) and Makanda the fewest (77.0%); Pomona has 38.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona (this page) | 339 | 38.6% | 2,921 Mbps | 3.8 | C | 19/100 |
| Carbondale | 28,503 | 88.6% | 6,858 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 37/100 |
| Murphysboro | 12,719 | 90.7% | 6,410 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 36/100 |
| Makanda | 2,592 | 77.0% | 5,830 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 38/100 |
| Alto Pass | 602 | 43.2% | 3,400 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Grand Tower | 575 | 23.5% | 2,019 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 35/100 |
| Mount Carbon | 569 | 72.1% | 5,156 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Mountain Glen | 498 | 28.5% | 2,350 Mbps | 4.8 | C | 21/100 |
| Gorham | 356 | 10.4% | 741 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Oraville | 116 | 64.7% | 4,879 Mbps | 5.1 | B- | 41/100 |
| Sand Ridge | 35 | 60.0% | 4,360 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 37/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pomona?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by BLIP Networks. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Sparklight 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 Pomona
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pomona Internet Providers
Based on 23 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Pomona residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. BLIP Networks wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 68.7% coverage in Pomona.
At a national level, based on 1080 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, BLIP Networks is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pomona Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pomona, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pomona Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks |  (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) |  (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pomona
Based on data reported by Pomona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Pomona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 BLIP Networks. This indicates BLIP Networks reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pomona Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pomona?
Of the providers in Pomona, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pomona 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.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. BLIP Networks is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pomona, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pomona
| ISP / Tech Type | Pomona Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Pomona?
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 Pomona is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, BLIP Networks may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pomona is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Frontier Communications has the broadest coverage in Pomona, available to 95.6% 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.