Best Internet Providers in Scott County, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Scott County, IL
Scott County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Scott County.
Ranks compare Scott County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Scott County, IL at a Glance
Scott County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
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Illinois Net
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Fiber
Fixed Wireless
EarthLink
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Wisper Internet
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county 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 Scott County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Scott County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Scott County 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 Scott County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 69.15% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Scott County?
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 Scott County
- Illinois Net - fiber coverage map
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Illinois Net - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
How Scott County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Scott County's report card score is tied 93rd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 68th of 102.
| Measure | Scott County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 57.5% | Tied 72nd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 1,101 Mbps | 93rd of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.1 | Tied 83rd of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 30th of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | 92nd of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 84% | Tied 81st of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 58% | Tied 69th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | 91st of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $73,972 | 43rd of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 59th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 57.5% of homes in Scott County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Scott County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $73,972 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Scott County Compares to Its Neighbors
Scott County has 3 neighbors. Among them, Morgan County has the most homes with fiber (77.4%) and Pike County the fewest (58.7%); Scott County has 57.5%.
Map of Scott County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Scott County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County (this page) | 4,949 | 57.5% | 1,101 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 34/100 |
| Morgan County | 32,915 | 77.4% | 5,840 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 40/100 |
| Pike County | 14,739 | 58.7% | 1,075 Mbps | 4.6 | C | 31/100 |
| Greene County | 11,985 | 64.3% | 5,152 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 44/100 |
Internet in Scott County by City and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Scott County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2,452 | 69.7% | 815 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 30/100 |
| Bluffs | 906 | 82.7% | 892 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 40/100 |
| Manchester | 479 | 59.3% | 4,755 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 36/100 |
| Alsey | 338 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 36/100 |
| Exeter | 164 | 0.0% | 375 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 43/100 |
| Merritt | 128 | 0.0% | 388 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 37/100 |
| Glasgow | 113 | 0.0% | 317 Mbps | 5 | D | 29/100 |
| Riggston | 103 | 13.6% | 474 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Oxville | 89 | 11.2% | 452 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 44/100 |
ZIP codes in Scott County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62694 (Winchester) | 2,982 | 57.8% | 740 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 31/100 |
| 62621 (Bluffs) | 1,067 | 71.1% | 816 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 40/100 |
| 62663 (Manchester) | 267 | 94.4% | 7,657 Mbps | 7.7 | A- | 36/100 |
| 62610 (Alsey) | 167 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5 | D | 36/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Scott County?
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, Illinois Electric Cooperative 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 Scott County
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Scott County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Scott County Internet Providers
Based on 95 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Scott County 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 54.2% coverage in Scott County.
At a national level, based on 2508 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 Scott County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Scott County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Scott County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat |  (1) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Scott County
Based on data reported by Scott County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Illinois Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Scott County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 575 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 | Scott County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) |  (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Scott County?
Of the providers in Scott County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Scott County 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 Scott County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Scott County
| ISP / Tech Type | Scott County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conxxus | (0) | (4) | (4) | View Plans | ||
| 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 | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Scott County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
Illinois Net Fiber in Scott County, IL
Availability:
52.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 52.4% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Scott County, IL
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 5.1% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Conxxus Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
97.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.0% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 18 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
375 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 375 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 29 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
69.1%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.1% of Scott County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 70 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
54.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
238 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.2% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 238 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Scott County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
29.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 29.3% of Scott County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Availability:
5.4%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
28 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.4% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband 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 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Scott County?
Sparklight Cable in Scott County, IL
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 5.6% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Sparklight 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 Scott County?
Frontier DSL in Scott County, IL
Availability:
70.9%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 70.9% of Scott County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 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 3.1 Mbps throughout the county.
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 Scott County?
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 Scott County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Illinois Electric Cooperative. 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 Scott County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Illinois Electric Cooperative, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Scott County, available to 97.7% 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.