Best Internet Providers in Starks, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Starks, IL
Starks has 7 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 Starks.
Ranks compare Starks with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Starks, IL at a Glance
Starks Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Verizon
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 Starks ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Starks, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Starks 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 Starks, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 90.38% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Starks?
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 Starks
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Starks Compares to Places Its Size
Starks's report card score is in the top 18% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Starks | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Kane County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 46.1% | bottom 40% | 58.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,450 Mbps | top 13% | 3,591 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | top 7% | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 40% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 3% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 97% | 95% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 98% | top 3% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 4% | 81% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 95% | top 2% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $127,270 | top 4% | $114,232 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 14% | top 28% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 46.1% of homes in Starks, against 58.2% across Kane County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Starks are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $127,270 (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 Starks
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Starks?
EarthLink Fiber in Starks, IL
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 46.2% of Starks homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Starks, IL
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 46.2% of Starks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Starks?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Starks homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Starks homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 67 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Starks homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Starks homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
206 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of Starks homes. Across the city, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 206 Mbps, with speeds from 40 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 60, with an average of 42 Mbps throughout the city.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Starks, IL
Availability:
32.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 32.7% of Starks homes. Across the city, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Starks?
XFINITY Cable in Starks, IL
Availability:
46.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 46.2% of Starks 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 Starks?
EarthLink DSL in Starks, IL
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 55.8% of Starks homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Starks from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Starks, IL
Availability:
55.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
22 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 55.8% of Starks homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 22 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 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 4.3 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Starks from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Starks by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Starks
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Starks
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Starks Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Starks that have their own pages are all within 8 miles. Among them, Lake in the Hills has the most homes with fiber (86.0%) and Burlington the fewest (0.0%); Starks has 46.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starks (this page) | 52 | 46.1% | 2,450 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 84/100 |
| Lake in the Hills | 30,500 | 86.0% | 7,131 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 91/100 |
| Huntley | 28,047 | 59.8% | 4,921 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Hampshire | 10,974 | 65.1% | 3,332 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 75/100 |
| Pingree Grove | 10,431 | 83.7% | 2,578 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Gilberts | 8,640 | 20.2% | 2,032 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 90/100 |
| West Dundee | 7,214 | 46.9% | 3,455 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Dundee | 3,340 | 27.8% | 2,832 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 85/100 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,214 | 30.8% | 2,961 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 78/100 |
| Burlington | 1,043 | 0.0% | 277 Mbps | 5.8 | D | 48/100 |
| North Plato | 243 | 0.0% | 1,233 Mbps | 9.4 | C | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Starks?
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, AT&T and EarthLink 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 Starks
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 300 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Blast Communications | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Starks Internet Providers
Based on 288 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Starks 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 90.4% coverage in Starks.
At a national level, based on 4603 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 Starks Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Starks, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Starks 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Starks
Based on data reported by Starks ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through AT&T and EarthLink. These internet providers offer speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Starks. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,328 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 | Starks 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Starks?
Of the providers in Starks, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Starks 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 Starks, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Starks
| ISP / Tech Type | Starks 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (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 Starks?
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 Starks is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be AT&T and EarthLink. 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 Starks is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Starks, 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.