Best Internet Providers in Pontoosuc, IL
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Pontoosuc, IL
Pontoosuc has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, and Fixed Wireless 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 Pontoosuc.
Ranks compare Pontoosuc with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Pontoosuc, IL at a Glance
Pontoosuc Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
McDonough Telephone Cooperative
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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 Pontoosuc ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pontoosuc, IL?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the highest-rated internet provider in Pontoosuc based on 53 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Pontoosuc?
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 Pontoosuc
How Pontoosuc Compares to Places Its Size
Pontoosuc's report card score is in the bottom 37% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 11%.
| Measure | Pontoosuc | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Hancock County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 76.8% | top 49% | 80.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,000 Mbps | top 38% | 2,787 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.7 | bottom 25% | 3.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 41% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | bottom 46% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 77% | bottom 18% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 53% | bottom 41% | 61% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 19% | 73% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,528 | bottom 44% | $69,209 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 9% | bottom 29% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 76.8% of homes in Pontoosuc, against 80.8% across Hancock County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Pontoosuc are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,528 (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 Pontoosuc
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pontoosuc?
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Pontoosuc, IL
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers Fiber service to 76.8% of Pontoosuc homes. Across the city, McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Pontoosuc?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Pontoosuc, IL
Availability:
82.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.0% of Pontoosuc homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Pontoosuc, IL
Availability:
75.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.3% of Pontoosuc homes. Across the city, Verizon 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 Pontoosuc?
Mediacom Cable in Pontoosuc, IL
Availability:
35.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 35.1% of Pontoosuc homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Pontoosuc?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Pontoosuc, IL.
Internet in Pontoosuc by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Pontoosuc
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Pontoosuc
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Pontoosuc Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Pontoosuc that have their own pages are all within 9 miles, 4 of them in Iowa. Among them, Dallas City has the most homes with fiber (88.6%) and Wever, IA the fewest (37.6%); Pontoosuc has 76.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoosuc (this page) | 194 | 76.8% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 20/100 |
| Fort Madison, IA | 11,468 | 84.7% | 960 Mbps | 5.9 | C+ | 33/100 |
| Wever, IA | 1,285 | 37.6% | 560 Mbps | 4 | D+ | 54/100 |
| Dallas City | 1,151 | 88.6% | 966 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 21/100 |
| Sawyer, IA | 731 | 17.1% | 542 Mbps | 5.2 | D+ | 38/100 |
| Lomax | 546 | 97.4% | 978 Mbps | 2.1 | C | 35/100 |
| Niota | 393 | 80.9% | 842 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 38/100 |
| Spring Grove, IA | 359 | 58.8% | 646 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 29/100 |
| Colusa | 194 | 99.5% | 997 Mbps | 2 | C | 23/100 |
| Old Niota | 167 | 40.7% | 573 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 52/100 |
| Disco | 105 | 91.4% | 704 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 24/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pontoosuc?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by McDonough Telephone Cooperative. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, McDonough Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom 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 Pontoosuc
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Pontoosuc Internet Providers
Based on 53 reviews from Illinois internet customers, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the best internet service provider for Pontoosuc residents. McDonough Telephone Cooperative was rated at an average of 4.67 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 82.0% coverage in Pontoosuc.
At a national level, based on 1257 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 Pontoosuc Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Pontoosuc, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoosuc Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative |  (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pontoosuc
Based on data reported by Pontoosuc ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through McDonough Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Pontoosuc. 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.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with McDonough Telephone Cooperative. This indicates McDonough Telephone Cooperative reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoosuc Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pontoosuc?
Of the providers in Pontoosuc, customers rate McDonough Telephone Cooperative the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Pontoosuc 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.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is rated 4.67 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Pontoosuc, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Pontoosuc
| ISP / Tech Type | Pontoosuc Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonough Telephone Cooperative | (0) | (6) | (6) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | 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 Pontoosuc?
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 Pontoosuc is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
- The fastest internet provider should be McDonough Telephone Cooperative and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, McDonough Telephone Cooperative may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Pontoosuc is McDonough Telephone Cooperative.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Pontoosuc, available to 82.0% 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.