Best Internet Providers in Shafter, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Shafter, IL
Shafter has 9 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Shafter.
Ranks compare Shafter with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Shafter, IL at a Glance
Shafter Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
GigFire
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper 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 Shafter ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Shafter, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Shafter 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 Shafter, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 68.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Shafter?
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 Shafter
- Conxxus - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- GigFire - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Shafter Compares to Places Its Size
Shafter's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the top 21%.
| Measure | Shafter | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Fayette County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 12.1% | bottom 28% | 39.9% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,447 Mbps | top 29% | 3,192 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.8 | top 38% | 6.4 | 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% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | bottom 48% | 7% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | top 31% | 90% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 29% | 83% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | top 33% | 58% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 34% | 63% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $87,377 | top 22% | $61,511 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 36% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 12.1% of homes in Shafter, against 39.9% across Fayette County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Shafter are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $87,377 (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 Shafter
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
Conxxus Fiber in Shafter, IL
Availability:
12.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Conxxus offers Fiber service to 12.1% of Shafter homes. Across the city, 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 Shafter?
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Shafter, IL
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
150 Mbps
GigFire offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Shafter homes. Across the city, GigFire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 150 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Shafter, IL
Availability:
97.3%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
394 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.3% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 394 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 30 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shafter, IL
Availability:
68.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Shafter 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shafter, IL
Availability:
59.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
204 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.4% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 204 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 15 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shafter, IL
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Shafter 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 Shafter, IL
Availability:
50.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Shafter 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 Cable Internet Providers are Available in Shafter?
Sparklight Cable in Shafter, IL
Availability:
29.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 29.1% of Shafter homes. Across the city, 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 Shafter?
Frontier DSL in Shafter, IL
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
19 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 6.2% of Shafter homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 19 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 1.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Shafter by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Shafter
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Shafter
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Shafter Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Shafter that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Vandalia has the most homes with fiber (68.3%) and Mulberry Grove the fewest (3.2%); Shafter has 12.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shafter (this page) | 965 | 12.1% | 1,447 Mbps | 4.8 | C- | 57/100 |
| Vandalia | 9,160 | 68.3% | 5,751 Mbps | 7.5 | B+ | 36/100 |
| Ramsey | 1,918 | 55.7% | 4,591 Mbps | 5 | C+ | 30/100 |
| Shobonier | 1,272 | 3.6% | 623 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 43/100 |
| Mulberry Grove | 1,044 | 3.2% | 599 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 24/100 |
| Fillmore | 681 | 0.0% | 376 Mbps | 4.2 | D- | 27/100 |
| Confidence | 412 | 0.0% | 361 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 18/100 |
| Hagarstown | 393 | 0.0% | 391 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 32/100 |
| Pleasant Mound | 365 | 0.0% | 232 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 22/100 |
| Bingham | 358 | 0.0% | 241 Mbps | 2.6 | F | 45/100 |
| Van Burensburg | 247 | 0.0% | 604 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 33/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Shafter?
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 Shafter
| Conxxus | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| GigFire | 150 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Shafter Internet Providers
Based on 94 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Shafter 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 59.4% coverage in Shafter.
At a national level, based on 2491 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 Shafter Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Shafter, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Shafter 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 | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Shafter
Based on data reported by Shafter ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Shafter. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 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 | Shafter 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 | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Shafter?
Of the providers in Shafter, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Shafter 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 Shafter, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Shafter
| ISP / Tech Type | Shafter 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| GigFire | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 Shafter?
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 Shafter 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 Shafter is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and GigFire has the broadest coverage in Shafter, available to 99.3% 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.