Best Internet Providers in Ripley, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Ripley, IL
Ripley has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in Ripley.
Ranks compare Ripley with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Ripley, IL at a Glance
Ripley Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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 Ripley ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Ripley, IL?
CASSCOMM is the highest-rated internet provider in Ripley based on 91 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Ripley?
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 Ripley
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Adams Telephone Co-Operative - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- CASSCOMM - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
How Ripley Compares to Places Its Size
Ripley's report card score is in the bottom 23% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 7%.
| Measure | Ripley | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Schuyler County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 9.6% | bottom 26% | 69.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 629 Mbps | bottom 24% | 1,390 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% | 4.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.1 | bottom 15% | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 27% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 40% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | top 34% | 88% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 35% | bottom 14% | 62% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 73% | top 47% | 74% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $69,620 | bottom 50% | $63,308 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 6% | bottom 11% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 9.6% of homes in Ripley, against 69.8% across Schuyler County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Ripley are smaller than the US average (2.1 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,620 (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 Ripley
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Ripley?
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Ripley, IL
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Ripley homes. Across the city, Adams Telephone Co-Operative 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 Ripley?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
86.9%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
671 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.9% of Ripley homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 671 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 100 and as high as 500, with an average of 276 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Ripley homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.2% of Ripley homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of Ripley homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 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 4.6 Mbps throughout the city.
CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
46.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
29 Mbps
CASSCOMM offers Fixed Wireless service to 46.6% of Ripley homes. Across the city, CASSCOMM Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 29 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 3.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Ripley, IL
Availability:
5.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.2% of Ripley homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Ripley?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Ripley, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Ripley?
Frontier DSL in Ripley, IL
Availability:
18.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
14 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 18.5% of Ripley homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 14 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Ripley by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Ripley
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Ripley
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Ripley Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Ripley that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Beardstown has the most homes with fiber (97.2%) and Hersman the fewest (20.5%); Ripley has 9.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley (this page) | 481 | 9.6% | 629 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 17/100 |
| Beardstown | 7,167 | 97.2% | 1,946 Mbps | 6 | B | 34/100 |
| Rushville | 4,703 | 83.5% | 1,730 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 35/100 |
| Mount Sterling | 2,602 | 90.0% | 1,855 Mbps | 8.2 | B+ | 26/100 |
| Hersman | 2,028 | 20.5% | 642 Mbps | 2.8 | D | 14/100 |
| Versailles | 851 | 63.8% | 1,338 Mbps | 4.7 | C | 28/100 |
| Littleton | 551 | 76.6% | 933 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 19/100 |
| Camden | 309 | 57.3% | 777 Mbps | 2.1 | D | 47/100 |
| Cooperstown | 263 | 17.1% | 496 Mbps | 4.1 | D | 15/100 |
| Frederick | 188 | 2.1% | 337 Mbps | 3.4 | D- | 35/100 |
| Mound Station | 149 | 93.3% | 966 Mbps | 6 | B- | 51/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Ripley?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by CASSCOMM. 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 Ripley
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| CASSCOMM | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Ripley. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Ripley Internet Providers
Based on 91 reviews from Illinois internet customers, CASSCOMM is the best internet service provider for Ripley residents. CASSCOMM was rated at an average of 4.80 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 69.9% coverage in Ripley.
At a national level, based on 2428 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 Ripley Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Ripley, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ripley Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) |  (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Ripley
Based on data reported by Ripley ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Ripley. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 671 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 CASSCOMM. This indicates CASSCOMM reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Ripley Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Ripley?
Of the providers in Ripley, customers rate CASSCOMM the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Ripley 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.
CASSCOMM is rated 4.20 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 Ripley, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Ripley
| ISP / Tech Type | Ripley Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASSCOMM | (0) | (5) | (5) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Adams Telephone Co-Operative | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Ripley?
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 Ripley is CASSCOMM.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, CASSCOMM may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Ripley is CASSCOMM.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Ripley, available to 86.9% 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.