Best Internet Providers in Pontoon Beach, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pontoon Beach, IL
Pontoon Beach has 6 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 Pontoon Beach.
Ranks compare Pontoon Beach with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pontoon Beach, IL at a Glance
Pontoon Beach Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home 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 Pontoon Beach ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pontoon Beach, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Pontoon Beach based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pontoon Beach, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.36% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pontoon Beach?
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 Pontoon Beach
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Pontoon Beach Compares to Places Its Size
Pontoon Beach's report card score is in the bottom 25% and its connectivity index is in the top 35%.
| Measure | Pontoon Beach | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Madison County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 1.4% | bottom 9% | 56.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 985 Mbps | bottom 23% | 3,277 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 76% | top 26% | 76% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,973 | bottom 21% | $87,313 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 33% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 1.4% of homes in Pontoon Beach, against 56.1% across Madison County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Pontoon Beach are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,973 (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 Pontoon Beach
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pontoon Beach?
Spectrum Fiber in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 1.4% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pontoon Beach?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
98.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.4% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
354 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 354 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 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
230 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 230 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
37.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.9% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 28 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Pontoon Beach?
Spectrum Cable in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.6% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pontoon Beach?
EarthLink DSL in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 94.0% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Pontoon Beach from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Pontoon Beach, IL
Availability:
94.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 94.0% of Pontoon Beach homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 39 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Pontoon Beach from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Pontoon Beach by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pontoon Beach
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pontoon Beach
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pontoon Beach Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pontoon Beach that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Maryville has the most homes with fiber (82.9%) and Poag the fewest (0.2%); Pontoon Beach has 1.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoon Beach (this page) | 6,176 | 1.4% | 985 Mbps | 6.6 | C- | 57/100 |
| Granite City | 34,241 | 2.5% | 996 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 43/100 |
| Collinsville | 29,554 | 72.4% | 4,332 Mbps | 8.7 | B+ | 67/100 |
| Glen Carbon | 15,654 | 61.9% | 3,693 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 73/100 |
| Maryville | 9,897 | 82.9% | 6,029 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 73/100 |
| Madison | 3,515 | 2.8% | 1,011 Mbps | 7.1 | C | 46/100 |
| Fairmont City | 2,310 | 10.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 6 | C- | 39/100 |
| Poag | 1,809 | 0.2% | 639 Mbps | 5.9 | D+ | 42/100 |
| Venice | 1,575 | 2.0% | 998 Mbps | 7.5 | C | 31/100 |
| Meadow Heights | 778 | 72.4% | 3,082 Mbps | 8 | B | 72/100 |
| State Park Place | 126 | 0.0% | 852 Mbps | 7.3 | C- | 38/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pontoon Beach?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Spectrum 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 Pontoon Beach
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pontoon Beach Internet Providers
Based on 94 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Pontoon Beach residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.0% coverage in Pontoon Beach.
At a national level, based on 4176 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 Pontoon Beach Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoon Beach 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pontoon Beach
Based on data reported by Pontoon Beach ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pontoon Beach. 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 rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoon Beach Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pontoon Beach?
Of the providers in Pontoon Beach, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pontoon Beach 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pontoon Beach
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoon Beach Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | 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 Pontoon Beach?
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 Pontoon Beach is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pontoon Beach is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pontoon Beach, 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.