Best Internet Providers in Shady Grove, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shady Grove, IL
Shady Grove has 9 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 Shady Grove.
Ranks compare Shady Grove with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shady Grove, IL at a Glance
Shady Grove Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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 Shady Grove ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shady Grove, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.71% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shady Grove?
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 Shady Grove
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Conexon Connect - fixed wireless coverage map
- Maximum Broadband Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Shady Grove Compares to Places Its Size
Shady Grove's report card score is in the top 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 25%.
| Measure | Shady Grove | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Massac County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 67.9% | bottom 48% | 69.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,046 Mbps | top 6% | 4,736 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 8% | 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% | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 3% | bottom 13% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 82% | bottom 9% | 86% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 79% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 44% | bottom 25% | 45% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 42% | bottom 3% | 56% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $67,305 | bottom 45% | $65,731 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 67.9% of homes in Shady Grove, against 69.5% across Massac County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Shady Grove are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $67,305 (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 Shady Grove
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shady Grove?
Sparklight Fiber in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
67.9%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 67.9% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 39.5% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Shady Grove?
Maximum Broadband Solutions Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Maximum Broadband Solutions offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, Maximum Broadband Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Shady Grove 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
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
57 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.7% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
51.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Conexon Connect offers Fixed Wireless service to 51.9% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
36.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.1% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shady Grove?
XFINITY Cable in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
40.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 40.8% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Shady Grove?
Frontier DSL in Shady Grove, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 97.7% of Shady Grove homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 70 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 3.6 Mbps throughout the city. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Shady Grove from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Shady Grove by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shady Grove
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Shady Grove
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shady Grove Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shady Grove that have their own pages are all within 10 miles, 6 of them in Kentucky. Among them, Metropolis has the most homes with fiber (76.2%) and Ledbetter, KY the fewest (0.0%); Shady Grove has 67.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Grove (this page) | 524 | 67.9% | 5,046 Mbps | 7.2 | B | 28/100 |
| Paducah, KY | 40,634 | 58.7% | 3,315 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 40/100 |
| Metropolis | 10,125 | 76.2% | 4,958 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 25/100 |
| Hendron, KY | 4,766 | 1.1% | 1,729 Mbps | 6 | C | 45/100 |
| Farley, KY | 4,374 | 57.2% | 3,489 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| Ledbetter, KY | 2,174 | 0.0% | 1,585 Mbps | 3.3 | D | 34/100 |
| Brookport | 1,629 | 73.4% | 5,334 Mbps | 6.1 | B | 23/100 |
| Riverview, KY | 189 | 21.7% | 2,070 Mbps | 4.5 | C | 60/100 |
| Rosebud | 172 | 0.0% | 72 Mbps | 2.2 | F | 25/100 |
| New Liberty | 161 | 0.0% | 101 Mbps | 3.7 | D- | 10/100 |
| Cecil, KY | 89 | 0.0% | 1,200 Mbps | 6.8 | C- | 25/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shady Grove?
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, 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 Shady Grove
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Conexon Connect | 1,000 |
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | 400 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shady Grove Internet Providers
Based on 290 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shady Grove residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 92.7% coverage in Shady Grove.
At a national level, based on 4073 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 Shady Grove Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shady Grove, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shady Grove Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) |  (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shady Grove
Based on data reported by Shady Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Shady Grove. 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.
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 | Shady Grove Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shady Grove?
Of the providers in Shady Grove, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shady Grove 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Shady Grove, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shady Grove
| ISP / Tech Type | Shady Grove Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Conexon Connect | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Maximum Broadband Solutions | (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 Shady Grove?
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 Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Maximum Broadband Solutions, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Shady Grove, 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.