Best Internet Providers in Russell, IL
All 2 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Russell, IL
Russell has 2 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Russell.
Ranks compare Russell with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Russell, IL at a Glance
Russell Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Verizon
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 Russell ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Russell, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Russell 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 Russell, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 100.00% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Russell?
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 Russell
How Russell Compares to Places Its Size
Russell's report card score is in the bottom 5% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Russell | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Lake County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 24.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 25 Mbps | bottom 2% | 2,655 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2 | bottom 15% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 8% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 31% | 20% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | top 23% | 83% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 5% | 87% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $115,938 | top 6% | $124,748 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Russell, against 24.0% across Lake County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Russell are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $115,938 (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 Russell
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Russell, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Russell, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Russell homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Russell, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Russell 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 Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Russell, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Russell?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Russell, IL.
Internet in Russell by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Russell
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Russell
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Russell Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Russell that have their own pages are all within 7 miles, 3 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Bristol, WI has the most homes with fiber (96.9%) and Winthrop Harbor the fewest (0.0%); Russell has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell (this page) | 32 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 2 | F | 67/100 |
| Zion | 24,250 | 0.0% | 1,791 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 60/100 |
| Pleasant Prairie, WI | 21,832 | 14.8% | 1,235 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 73/100 |
| Beach Park | 15,474 | 22.9% | 2,567 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Lindenhurst | 14,836 | 17.5% | 2,447 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 91/100 |
| Winthrop Harbor | 7,421 | 0.0% | 1,828 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 69/100 |
| Bristol, WI | 5,960 | 96.9% | 6,699 Mbps | 6 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Wadsworth | 5,073 | 22.4% | 2,845 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Benet Lake, WI | 890 | 81.6% | 5,894 Mbps | 6 | B | 41/100 |
| Old Mill Creek | 856 | 18.7% | 3,234 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 88/100 |
| Rosecrans | 25 | 0.0% | 164 Mbps | 5 | D | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Russell?
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, T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon 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 Russell
| Viasat | 100 |
|---|---|
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Verizon | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Russell. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Russell Internet Providers
Based on 27 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Russell 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 100.0% coverage in Russell.
At a national level, based on 1158 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 Russell Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Russell, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Russell
Based on data reported by Russell ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon. These internet providers offer speeds up to 25 Mbps in Russell. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 25 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, 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 | Russell Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Russell?
Of the providers in Russell, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Russell 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 Russell, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Russell
| ISP / Tech Type | Russell Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Russell?
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 Russell is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be T-Mobile Home Internet and Verizon. 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 Russell is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Russell, available to 100.0% 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.