Best Internet Providers in Ridgway, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ridgway, IL
Ridgway has 10 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Ridgway.
Ranks compare Ridgway with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ridgway, IL at a Glance
Ridgway Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Shawnee Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Ridgway ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ridgway, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Ridgway 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 Ridgway, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 82.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ridgway?
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 Ridgway
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Shawnee Communications - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ridgway Compares to Places Its Size
Ridgway's report card score is in the top 9% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 1%.
| Measure | Ridgway | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Gallatin County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.9% | top 38% | 75.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,433 Mbps | top 15% | 3,893 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.7 | top 12% | 5.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 10% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 2% | bottom 3% | 3% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 84% | bottom 6% | 87% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 81% | bottom 18% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 42% | bottom 9% | 51% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 57% | bottom 8% | 64% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $57,943 | bottom 21% | $72,248 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 7% | bottom 6% | 10% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 88.9% of homes in Ridgway, against 75.5% across Gallatin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Ridgway are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 2% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,943 (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 Ridgway
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ridgway?
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
85.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Shawnee Communications offers Fiber service to 85.5% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Shawnee Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
58.0%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 58.0% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Ridgway?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
243 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.1% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 243 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 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
91.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
339 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 339 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 75 and as high as 100, with an average of 83 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
82.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.2% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 98 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 20 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 7.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ridgway?
Spectrum Cable in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 83.1% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Spectrum 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 Ridgway?
Frontier DSL in Ridgway, IL
Availability:
91.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 91.0% of Ridgway homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Ridgway by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Ridgway has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ridgway
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ridgway
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62979 | 1,197 | 88.0% | 4,399 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 10/100 |
How Ridgway Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ridgway that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Eldorado has the most homes with fiber (96.8%) and Shawneetown the fewest (74.1%); Ridgway has 88.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway (this page) | 1,078 | 88.9% | 4,433 Mbps | 7.7 | B+ | 10/100 |
| Eldorado | 5,606 | 96.8% | 6,659 Mbps | 7.9 | A- | 23/100 |
| Shawneetown | 1,391 | 74.1% | 5,377 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 33/100 |
| Equality | 858 | 99.3% | 1,590 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Omaha | 674 | 39.5% | 3,095 Mbps | 3.9 | C | 29/100 |
| New Haven | 559 | 44.0% | 3,221 Mbps | 2.8 | C- | 16/100 |
| Junction | 454 | 78.4% | 2,935 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 16/100 |
| Old Shawneetown | 123 | 35.8% | 3,165 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Horseshoe | 100 | 91.0% | 1,059 Mbps | 2.7 | C | 27/100 |
| Elba | 81 | 1.2% | 572 Mbps | 4.3 | D | 23/100 |
| Texas City | 80 | 13.8% | 1,293 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 28/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ridgway?
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, Sparklight 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 Ridgway
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Shawnee Communications | 1,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Ridgway Internet Providers
Based on 105 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Ridgway residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 88.6% coverage in Ridgway.
At a national level, based on 4454 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 Ridgway Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ridgway, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgway 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ridgway
Based on data reported by Ridgway ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Ridgway. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 | Ridgway Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ridgway?
Of the providers in Ridgway, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ridgway 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Ridgway, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ridgway
| ISP / Tech Type | Ridgway Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Shawnee Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Ridgway?
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 Ridgway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Ridgway is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ridgway, available to 98.1% 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.