9 Best Internet Providers in Prairie Center, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Prairie Center, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Prairie Center, IL?

SURF Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Prairie Center based on 98 Illinois customer reviews, and SURF 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Prairie Center, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Prairie Center

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Prairie Center Internet Providers

Based on 98 reviews from Illinois internet customers, SURF Internet is the best internet service provider for Prairie Center residents. SURF Internet was rated at an average of 5.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 14.5% coverage in Prairie Center.

At a national level, based on 2234 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, SURF Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.96 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Prairie Center?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by SURF Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Verizon 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 Prairie Center

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Mediacom	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	EarthLink	25 Mbps
	AT&T	25 Mbps
	SURF Internet	25 Mbps
	ClearSKY Systems	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps
	Frontier Communications	10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Prairie Center

Based on data reported by Prairie Center ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Verizon. The company offers speeds up to 300 Mbps in Prairie Center. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 300 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with SURF Internet. This indicates Surf reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Prairie Center?

Illinois customers rate SURF Internet 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.

SURF Internet received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Prairie Center customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Prairie Center, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Prairie Center

Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center below, including the metrics used and how Prairie Center compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Prairie Center ISP Report Card: D

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Center	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Prairie Center that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	111 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 Prairie Center.	5.3	7.1	6.8

 

Prairie Center Digital Connectivity Index: 22 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Prairie Center	Illinois	USA
	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.	2.5	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.	4%	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.	94%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	81%	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.	23%	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.	23%	75%	76%

Prairie Center ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Prairie Center is D, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Prairie Center is high with a score of 22 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Prairie Center have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Prairie Center 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.

81% of Prairie Center households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 23% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 42% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 23% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 23% subscribe to it. A very low number of Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center?

How Much Speed does a Prairie Center Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Prairie Center is 2.5, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Prairie Center's average household income is $104,240 which is much higher than the Illinois average of $93,298 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Prairie Center also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 4% 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 Prairie Center has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Prairie Center households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 80% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Center?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Prairie Center, IL.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Center?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Prairie Center, IL.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Center?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Prairie Center?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Prairie Center?

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 Prairie Center is Surf.
• The fastest internet provider should be Verizon. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, SURF Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Prairie Center is Surf.
• ClearSKY Systems, Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Prairie Center 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 Prairie Center's D ISP Report Card and 22 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.