8 Best Internet Providers in Preemption, IL
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| Preemption ISP Report Card | C- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 845 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Preemption 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.
Preemption has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Preemption.
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Preemption has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Preemption.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Preemption, 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 Preemption ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Preemption, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Preemption based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Preemption, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Verizon is an option for 37.13% of the city.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Preemption, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Preemption
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Preemption Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Preemption Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 46 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Preemption residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.10 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 94.8% coverage in Preemption.
At a national level, based on 1292 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Preemption?
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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 Preemption?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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, Mediacom and Viola Home Telephone Company 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 Preemption
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Viola Home Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 115 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Preemption
| ISP / Tech Type | Preemption Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | 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 | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Preemption ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Mediacom and Viola Home Telephone Company. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Preemption. 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 in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Preemption?
Illinois customers rate Verizon 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.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Preemption customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Preemption, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Preemption
| ISP / Tech Type | Preemption Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (14) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Reynolds Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Viola Home Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Preemption 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 Preemption below, including the metrics used and how Preemption compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Preemption that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 4.16% | 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. | 845 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 Preemption. | 5.3 | 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. | 2.7 | 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. | 6% | 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. | 83% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 80% | 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. | 53% | 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.
Preemption ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Preemption is C-, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Preemption is high with a score of 33 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Preemption have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Preemption 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.
80% of Preemption households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 53% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 53% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 54% subscribe to it. A low number of Preemption 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 Preemption?
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 47 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 63 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
How Much Speed does a Preemption Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Preemption is 2.7, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Preemption's average household income is $97,181 which is higher than the Illinois average of $93,298 and much higher than 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.
Preemption also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 Preemption has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Preemption households are much more technology-disengaged. 83% of households have some sort of computing device, 81% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 80% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Preemption?
Viola Home Telephone Company Fiber in Preemption, IL
Viola Home Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 2.9% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Viola Home Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber in Preemption, IL
Reynolds Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Reynolds Telephone Company Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Preemption?
Mediacom Cable in Preemption, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 65.8% of Preemption 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 Preemption?
Frontier DSL in Preemption, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 79.8% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 54 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 3.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Preemption?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Preemption homes. Across the city, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 13 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 1.4 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 94.8% of Preemption homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 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 8.6 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 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 75 and as high as 500, with an average of 186 Mbps throughout the city.
Reynolds Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
Reynolds Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.1% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Reynolds Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Preemption, IL
Viola Home Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.9% of Preemption homes. Across the city, Viola Home Telephone Company Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Preemption?
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 Preemption is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom and Viola Home Telephone Company. 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 Preemption is Verizon.
- Viasat, US Cellular, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Preemption, 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 Preemption compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Preemption 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 Preemption's C- ISP Report Card and 33 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 9 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
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