Best Internet Providers in South Pekin, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Pekin, IL
South Pekin has 8 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 South Pekin.
Ranks compare South Pekin with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Pekin, IL at a Glance
South Pekin Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Brightspeed
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
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 South Pekin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Pekin, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Pekin 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 South Pekin, 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 South Pekin?
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 South Pekin
- Brightspeed - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Brightspeed - dsl coverage map
- MR Systems Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
How South Pekin Compares to Places Its Size
South Pekin's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the top 38%.
| Measure | South Pekin | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Tazewell County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 72.6% | bottom 48% | 86.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,583 Mbps | top 47% | 5,701 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.5 | top 28% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | bottom 34% | 11% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 96% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 90% | top 39% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 41% | 73% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 75% | top 50% | 79% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,169 | top 49% | $83,088 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 24% | 14% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 72.6% of homes in South Pekin, against 86.5% across Tazewell County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in South Pekin are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,169 (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 South Pekin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Pekin?
Brightspeed Fiber in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
72.6%
Customer Rating:
(31)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
Brightspeed offers Fiber service to 72.6% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Pekin?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
80 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 80 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
96.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.9% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
74.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
MR Systems Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.5% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, MR Systems Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 24 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
69.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
268 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.0% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 268 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.2% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Pekin?
XFINITY Cable in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
78.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 78.2% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Pekin?
Brightspeed DSL in South Pekin, IL
Availability:
63.9%
Customer Rating:
(43)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
Brightspeed offers DSL service to 63.9% of South Pekin homes. Across the city, Brightspeed DSL has speeds up to 65 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 80 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 7.8 Mbps throughout the city. Brightspeed DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Pekin from Brightspeed in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Pekin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
South Pekin has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Pekin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in South Pekin
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61564 | 991 | 100.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 57/100 |
How South Pekin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Pekin that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Manito has the most homes with fiber (91.9%) and Green Valley the fewest (0.0%); South Pekin has 72.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pekin (this page) | 1,404 | 72.6% | 1,583 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 55/100 |
| Pekin | 35,208 | 90.6% | 7,359 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 43/100 |
| Manito | 3,276 | 91.9% | 1,848 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 38/100 |
| Green Valley | 1,463 | 0.0% | 929 Mbps | 6.2 | D+ | 40/100 |
| Dillon | 915 | 32.4% | 2,824 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 52/100 |
| Kingston Mines | 529 | 98.5% | 857 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 31/100 |
| Towne Oaks | 524 | 33.2% | 3,291 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 60/100 |
| Pekin Heights | 335 | 65.7% | 5,816 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 51/100 |
| Talbott | 283 | 77.0% | 1,605 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 42/100 |
| Hollis | 192 | 0.0% | 1,973 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 51/100 |
| Parkland | 146 | 0.0% | 285 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 45/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Pekin?
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, Brightspeed 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 South Pekin
| Brightspeed | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Nextlink | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| MR Systems Wireless | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in South Pekin. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for South Pekin Internet Providers
Based on 289 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Pekin 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 69.0% coverage in South Pekin.
At a national level, based on 4699 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 South Pekin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Pekin, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Pekin Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) |  (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Pekin
Based on data reported by South Pekin ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Brightspeed. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in South Pekin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,466 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 | South Pekin Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Pekin?
Of the providers in South Pekin, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Pekin 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 South Pekin, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Pekin
| ISP / Tech Type | South Pekin Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| MR Systems Wireless | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Brightspeed | (0) | (0) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Pekin?
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 South Pekin is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Brightspeed. 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 South Pekin is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, and Brightspeed has the broadest coverage in South Pekin, 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.