Best Internet Providers in Randolph County, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Randolph County, IL
Randolph County has 11 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Randolph County.
Ranks compare Randolph County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Randolph County, IL at a Glance
Randolph County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Randolph County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Randolph County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Randolph County based on 115 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Randolph County?
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 Randolph County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- HTC - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Egyptian - fiber coverage map
- BLIP Networks - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- HTC - dsl coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- HTC - fixed wireless coverage map
How Randolph County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Randolph County's report card score is tied 73rd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 61st of 102.
| Measure | Randolph County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 68.2% | 53rd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 4,347 Mbps | 29th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 86th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 59th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | Tied 91st of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 92% | Tied 61st of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 43rd of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | Tied 62nd of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | Tied 73rd of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $73,738 | 45th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 59th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 68.2% of homes in Randolph County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Randolph County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,738 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Randolph County Compares to Its Neighbors
Randolph County has 7 neighbors, 2 of them in Missouri. Among them, Jackson County has the most homes with fiber (80.7%) and Perry County, MO the fewest (39.9%); Randolph County has 68.2%.
Map of Randolph County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Randolph County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County (this page) | 30,163 | 68.2% | 4,347 Mbps | 5 | B- | 35/100 |
| St. Clair County | 257,400 | 49.1% | 3,422 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 62/100 |
| Jackson County | 52,974 | 80.7% | 6,002 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Monroe County | 34,962 | 63.6% | 993 Mbps | 5.5 | C | 67/100 |
| Perry County | 20,945 | 55.6% | 3,950 Mbps | 6 | B- | 33/100 |
| Perry County, MO | 18,956 | 39.9% | 745 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 28/100 |
| Ste. Genevieve County, MO | 18,479 | 65.8% | 2,904 Mbps | 7.1 | B | 32/100 |
| Washington County | 13,761 | 42.4% | 2,283 Mbps | 5.1 | C+ | 33/100 |
Internet in Randolph County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 15.6% of homes in Coulterville to 90.3% in Steeleville; by ZIP code, from 0.0% in 62259 (Chester) to 89.0% in 62233 (Chester). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Randolph County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester | 7,966 | 66.3% | 6,617 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 46/100 |
| Red Bud | 5,397 | 66.9% | 2,263 Mbps | 4.8 | C+ | 49/100 |
| Sparta | 5,340 | 89.3% | 6,088 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| Steeleville | 2,500 | 90.3% | 6,385 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Coulterville | 1,696 | 15.6% | 1,336 Mbps | 3.4 | D+ | 24/100 |
| Percy | 1,360 | 79.6% | 5,676 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 20/100 |
| Prairie Du Rocher | 1,227 | 21.0% | 319 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 44/100 |
| Tilden | 875 | 91.0% | 6,403 Mbps | 4.7 | B | 14/100 |
| Evansville | 864 | 39.1% | 2,274 Mbps | 4.2 | C | 20/100 |
| Ruma | 685 | 32.1% | 889 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 42/100 |
| Baldwin | 671 | 96.9% | 1,683 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 19/100 |
| Ellis Grove | 614 | 28.5% | 1,281 Mbps | 1.7 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Walsh | 422 | 84.6% | 929 Mbps | 2.4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Rockwood | 325 | 69.5% | 792 Mbps | 3.6 | D+ | 51/100 |
| Eden | 317 | 56.1% | 4,167 Mbps | 4.5 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Prairie | 237 | 6.8% | 201 Mbps | 5 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Menard | 219 | 62.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | D+ | 30/100 |
| Modoc | 194 | 63.9% | 725 Mbps | 4.3 | C- | 37/100 |
| Reily Lake | 192 | 16.7% | 315 Mbps | 2.5 | D- | 41/100 |
| Preston | 151 | 35.8% | 420 Mbps | 2.7 | D | 20/100 |
| Houston | 138 | 51.5% | 1,956 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 23/100 |
| Welge | 118 | 78.0% | 5,546 Mbps | 6.2 | B | 28/100 |
| Wine Hill | 100 | 52.0% | 3,832 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 45/100 |
| St. Mary | 99 | 0.0% | 379 Mbps | 5.2 | D | 36/100 |
ZIP codes in Randolph County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62278 (Red Bud) | 6,678 | 56.9% | 1,944 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 47/100 |
| 62233 (Chester) | 5,960 | 89.0% | 6,443 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 38/100 |
| 62286 (Sparta) | 5,787 | 87.2% | 6,000 Mbps | 4.6 | B- | 32/100 |
| 62288 (Steeleville) | 2,814 | 86.7% | 6,142 Mbps | 6.3 | B+ | 27/100 |
| 62259 (Chester) | 2,186 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 1 | F | 54/100 |
| 62272 (Percy) | 1,377 | 77.5% | 5,529 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 20/100 |
| 62242 (Evansville) | 1,253 | 48.4% | 1,782 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 21/100 |
| 62277 (Prairie Du Rocher) | 1,073 | 10.9% | 235 Mbps | 2.4 | D- | 42/100 |
| 62241 (Ellis Grove) | 951 | 33.9% | 1,090 Mbps | 2 | D+ | 32/100 |
| 62292 (Tilden) | 758 | 98.2% | 6,889 Mbps | 4.8 | B | 15/100 |
| 62217 (Baldwin) | 714 | 98.0% | 1,650 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 19/100 |
| 62280 (Rockwood) | 404 | 68.6% | 783 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 52/100 |
| 62297 (Walsh) | 397 | 83.6% | 924 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 17/100 |
| 62261 (Modoc) | 157 | 62.4% | 723 Mbps | 4.6 | C- | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Randolph County?
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, Frontier Communications 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 Randolph County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Harrisonville Telephone Company | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Egyptian Internet Services | 1,000 |
| BLIP Networks | 500 |
| 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 Randolph County Internet Providers
Based on 115 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Randolph County 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 53.2% coverage in Randolph County.
At a national level, based on 2588 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 Randolph County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Randolph County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Randolph County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks |  (0) |  (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Randolph County
Based on data reported by Randolph County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Randolph County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,279 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 | Randolph County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Randolph County?
Of the providers in Randolph County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Randolph County 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 Randolph County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Randolph County
| ISP / Tech Type | Randolph County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLIP Networks | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HTC | (0) | (3) | (7) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Egyptian | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Randolph County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Randolph County?
Frontier Fiber in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
45.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 45.8% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
19.3%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 19.3% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
HTC Fiber in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
12.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 12.9% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, HTC Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Egyptian Fiber in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
8.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services offers Fiber service to 8.3% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Egyptian 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 Randolph County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
72.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.2% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
53.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.2% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
39.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
313 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.1% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 313 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the county.
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
30.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
263 Mbps
BLIP Networks offers Fixed Wireless service to 30.9% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 263 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 500, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
27.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.5% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 5.3 Mbps throughout the county.
HTC Fixed Wireless in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
3.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.0% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, HTC Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Randolph County?
Sparklight Cable in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
39.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 39.9% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
18.9%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 18.9% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, 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 Randolph County?
Frontier DSL in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
38.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 38.8% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 38 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Randolph County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
HTC DSL in Randolph County, IL
Availability:
22.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company offers DSL service to 22.1% of Randolph County homes. Across the county, HTC DSL has speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. HTC DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Randolph County from HTC in terms of customer satisfaction.
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Randolph County?
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 Randolph County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier Communications. 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 Randolph County is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Randolph County, available to 72.2% 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.