Best Internet Providers in St. Jacob, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in St. Jacob, IL
St. Jacob has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 St. Jacob.
Ranks compare St. Jacob with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in St. Jacob, IL at a Glance
St. Jacob Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
HomeTel
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 St. Jacob ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Jacob, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in St. Jacob 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 St. Jacob, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.51% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Jacob?
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 St. Jacob
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- HomeTel - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How St. Jacob Compares to Places Its Size
St. Jacob's report card score is in the bottom 48% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | St. Jacob | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Madison County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 75.4% | bottom 50% | 56.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,018 Mbps | bottom 37% | 3,277 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.7 | top 46% | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | top 39% | 13% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 92% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 82% | top 14% | 76% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 17% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $131,262 | top 7% | $87,313 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 75.4% of homes in St. Jacob, against 56.1% across Madison County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in St. Jacob are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $131,262 (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 St. Jacob
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Jacob?
HomeTel Fiber in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
73.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Home Telephone Co offers Fiber service to 73.9% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, HomeTel Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
11.9%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 11.9% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Jacob?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.5% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 39 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 St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.0% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 8.8 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
44.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.9% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
44.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.9% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Jacob?
Spectrum Cable in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 79.6% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Jacob?
EarthLink DSL in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 28.6% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 58 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Jacob from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in St. Jacob, IL
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 28.6% of St. Jacob homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 58 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 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Jacob from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in St. Jacob by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
St. Jacob has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in St. Jacob
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in St. Jacob
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62281 | 2,867 | 84.8% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.3 | C+ | 79/100 |
How St. Jacob Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to St. Jacob that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Marine has the most homes with fiber (94.5%) and Lebanon the fewest (8.2%); St. Jacob has 75.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Jacob (this page) | 3,704 | 75.4% | 1,018 Mbps | 5.7 | C+ | 77/100 |
| Troy | 14,275 | 25.7% | 2,554 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Highland | 13,514 | 90.9% | 2,071 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 60/100 |
| Maryville | 9,897 | 82.9% | 6,029 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 73/100 |
| Lebanon | 7,597 | 8.2% | 1,250 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Trenton | 5,669 | 34.3% | 1,455 Mbps | 6.1 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Marine | 1,697 | 94.5% | 949 Mbps | 5.6 | C+ | 69/100 |
| Kuhn Station | 1,616 | 40.5% | 1,514 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 68/100 |
| Summerfield | 827 | 6.0% | 981 Mbps | 4.9 | D+ | 53/100 |
| Fruit | 458 | 96.9% | 2,936 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 65/100 |
| Lumaghi Heights | 287 | 0.0% | 828 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Jacob?
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, Home Telephone Co and Spectrum 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 St. Jacob
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Home Telephone Co | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Wisper Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for St. Jacob Internet Providers
Based on 94 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for St. Jacob 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 78.0% coverage in St. Jacob.
At a national level, based on 4176 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 St. Jacob Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in St. Jacob, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Jacob 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| HomeTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Jacob
Based on data reported by St. Jacob ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Home Telephone Co and Spectrum. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in St. Jacob. 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 | St. Jacob Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | 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 | ||
| HomeTel | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Jacob?
Of the providers in St. Jacob, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in St. Jacob 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 St. Jacob, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Jacob
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Jacob 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| HomeTel | (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 St. Jacob?
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 St. Jacob is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Home Telephone Co and Spectrum. 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 St. Jacob is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in St. Jacob, available to 99.5% 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.