8 Best Internet Providers in South Wilmington, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in South Wilmington, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Wilmington, IL?

Kraus is the highest-rated internet provider in South Wilmington based on 48 Illinois customer reviews, and Kraus 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 South Wilmington, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in South Wilmington

Local, State, and National Ratings for all South Wilmington Internet Providers

Based on 48 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Kraus is the best internet service provider for South Wilmington residents. Kraus was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. SURF Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 37.7% coverage in South Wilmington.

At a national level, based on 1156 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Kraus is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.00 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Wilmington?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in South Wilmington, the fastest internet in the city comes from Kraus.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in South Wilmington

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Kraus	2,500 Mbps
	Mediacom	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	300 Mbps
	Community Fiber Solutions (CFS)	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	SURF Internet	25 Mbps
	ClearSKY Systems	25 Mbps
	Rise Broadband	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Wilmington

Based on data reported by South Wilmington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Kraus. The company offers speeds up to 2,500 Mbps in South Wilmington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,500 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Kraus. This indicates Kraus reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Wilmington?

Illinois customers rate Kraus 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.

Kraus received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. SURF Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s South Wilmington customers with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in South Wilmington, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in South Wilmington

South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington below, including the metrics used and how South Wilmington compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

South Wilmington ISP Report Card: D+

	Metric (hover for details)	South Wilmington	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in South Wilmington that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	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.	983 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 South Wilmington.	4.8	7.1	6.8

 

South Wilmington Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	South Wilmington	Illinois	USA
	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.	2.6	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.	6%	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.	92%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	87%	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.	64%	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.	64%	75%	76%

South Wilmington ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in South Wilmington is D+, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in South Wilmington is high with a score of 45 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in South Wilmington have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The South Wilmington 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.

87% of South Wilmington households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 64% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 16% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% 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 64% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 64% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington?

How Much Speed does a South Wilmington Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in South Wilmington is 2.6, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. South Wilmington's average household income is $88,438 which is higher than 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.

South Wilmington also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 6% 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 South Wilmington has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, South Wilmington households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 73% 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 South Wilmington?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in South Wilmington, IL.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Wilmington?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Wilmington?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in South Wilmington, IL.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Wilmington?

Which ISP Should You Choose in South Wilmington?

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 Wilmington is Kraus.
• The fastest internet provider should be Kraus. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Kraus may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in South Wilmington is Kraus.
• Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Wilmington, 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 South Wilmington compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how South Wilmington 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 South Wilmington's D+ ISP Report Card and 45 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.