6 Best Internet Providers in Scheller, IL
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| Scheller ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 6,286 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 6 | |
| Real Scheller Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Scheller has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Scheller.
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Scheller has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Scheller.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Scheller, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
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 Scheller ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Scheller, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Scheller based on 72 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Scheller, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Scheller
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Scheller Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Scheller Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on 72 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Scheller residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.62 out of 5 stars and 21.9% coverage in Scheller.
At a national level, based on 1467 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Scheller?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scheller?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, 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 Scheller
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scheller
| ISP / Tech Type | Scheller Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Scheller ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Scheller. 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.
Additionally, actual customers in the city 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scheller?
Illinois customers rate Frontier Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Frontier Communications received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Scheller customers with an average price rating of 3.71 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Scheller, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Scheller
| ISP / Tech Type | Scheller Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans |
Scheller Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Scheller below, including the metrics used and how Scheller compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Scheller that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 86.14% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 6,286 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Scheller. | 3.3 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 8% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 42% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 44% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Scheller ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Scheller is B-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Scheller is high with a score of 44 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Scheller have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Scheller ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
91% of Scheller households have an internet connection despite having 96.37% availability. 42% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 11% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 42% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 44% subscribe to it. A very low number of Scheller residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Scheller?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 15 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 28 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 27 / 100
How Much Speed does a Scheller Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Scheller is 2.8, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Scheller's average household income is $80,349 which is about average for the Illinois average of $93,298 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Scheller also has 18% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 8% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Scheller has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Scheller households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 86% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 89% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scheller?
Sparklight Fiber in Scheller, IL
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 86.1% of Scheller homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Scheller, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 6.5% of Scheller homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scheller?
Sparklight Cable in Scheller, IL
Sparklight offers Cable service to 6.5% of Scheller homes. Across the city, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Scheller?
Frontier DSL in Scheller, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 41.6% of Scheller homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 28 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Scheller from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scheller?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Scheller, IL
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.3% of Scheller homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 339 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scheller, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.7% of Scheller 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, 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Scheller, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Scheller 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 Scheller, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 21.9% of Scheller homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Scheller?
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 Scheller 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 Scheller is Frontier.
- Viasat, Sparklight, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Scheller, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Scheller compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Scheller stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Scheller's B- ISP Report Card and 44 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: D-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 31 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 52 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D
- Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 25 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
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