Best Internet Providers in Rio, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Rio, IL
Rio has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, 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 Rio.
Ranks compare Rio with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Rio, IL at a Glance
Rio Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Oneida Telephone Exchange
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
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 Rio ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Rio, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Rio 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 Rio, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 76.79% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Rio?
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 Rio
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Oneida Telephone Exchange - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Woodhull Telephone - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Oneida Telephone Exchange - dsl coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
How Rio Compares to Places Its Size
Rio's report card score is in the bottom 28% and its connectivity index is in the top 14%.
| Measure | Rio | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Knox County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 27.8% | bottom 33% | 82.3% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 725 Mbps | bottom 26% | 4,477 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 50% | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 15% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | top 41% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 15% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 68% | top 29% | 67% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 81% | top 22% | 72% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $107,561 | top 8% | $60,448 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 27.8% of homes in Rio, against 82.3% across Knox County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Rio are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,561 (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 Rio
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Rio?
Oneida Telephone Exchange Fiber in Rio, IL
Availability:
19.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
551 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange offers Fiber service to 19.6% of Rio homes. Across the city, Oneida Telephone Exchange Fiber has speeds up to 551 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 541 Mbps throughout the city.
Woodhull Telephone Fiber in Rio, IL
Availability:
11.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Woodhull Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 11.8% of Rio homes. Across the city, Woodhull Telephone Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Rio?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
762 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Rio homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 762 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 433 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL
Availability:
82.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
225 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Rio homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 225 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.8% of Rio homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.2 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.9% of Rio homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Rio, IL
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 25.9% of Rio homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 28 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 3.8 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Rio?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Rio, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Rio?
Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL in Rio, IL
Availability:
61.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange offers DSL service to 61.1% of Rio homes. Across the city, Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL in Rio, IL
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 18.3% of Rio homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 40 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Rio by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Rio has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Rio
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Rio
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61472 | 656 | 24.5% | 693 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 61/100 |
How Rio Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Rio that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Alpha has the most homes with fiber (99.3%) and Wataga the fewest (82.6%); Rio has 27.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio (this page) | 586 | 27.8% | 725 Mbps | 4.1 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Alpha | 1,114 | 99.3% | 307 Mbps | 3 | C | 44/100 |
| Wataga | 1,074 | 82.6% | 965 Mbps | 5.4 | C | 33/100 |
| Woodhull | 998 | 99.2% | 426 Mbps | 3.5 | C | 40/100 |
| Oneida | 986 | 99.4% | 978 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 59/100 |
| New Windsor | 791 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 41/100 |
| Henderson | 393 | 19.1% | 1,011 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 31/100 |
| North Henderson | 348 | 9.8% | 586 Mbps | 3 | D | 49/100 |
| Henderson Grove | 195 | 0.0% | 621 Mbps | 4.7 | D | 37/100 |
| Shanghai City | 157 | 0.0% | 364 Mbps | 3.9 | D- | 22/100 |
| Windsor Mercer County | 154 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.3 | C+ | 44/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Rio?
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, Nextlink 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 Rio
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Oneida Telephone Exchange | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Woodhull Telephone Company | 100 |
| Brightspeed | 40 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Rio Internet Providers
Based on 78 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Rio 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 82.3% coverage in Rio.
At a national level, based on 2319 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 Rio Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Rio, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Rio 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oneida Telephone Exchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Rio
Based on data reported by Rio ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Rio. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 762 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 | Rio Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oneida Telephone Exchange | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Rio?
Of the providers in Rio, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Rio 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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Rio, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Rio
| ISP / Tech Type | Rio Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Woodhull Telephone | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Oneida Telephone Exchange | (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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Rio?
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 Rio is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Rio is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Rio, available to 89.4% 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.