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15 Best Internet Providers in Stephenson County, IL

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Stephenson County ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Stephenson County ISP Report Card C+
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 1,808 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 15
Customer review count Real Stephenson County Customer Ratings 2

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

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This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

Stephenson County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Stephenson County.

Stephenson County overview

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Stephenson County has 15 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Stephenson County.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Frontier

Frontier logo

Availability:

67.6%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(169)

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1-866-557-9907 Price: Starting at $44.99 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

DSL

67.6%

27 Mbps

115 Mbps

DSL: 2.6 of 5 stars

(57)

XFINITY

XFINITY logo

Availability:

62.4%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(2321)

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1-877-244-3013 Price: $45.00 - $119.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Cable

62.3%

1,550 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(2028)

Mediacom

Mediacom logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(91)

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1-844-490-5828 Price: $29.99 - $50.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.7%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.7 of 5 stars

(7)

Cable

17.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.0 of 5 stars

(80)

Surf

Surf logo

Availability:

9.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(24)

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1-888-274-6381 Price: $30.00 - $95.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

9.2%

8,000 Mbps

8,000 Mbps

Fiber: 4.3 of 5 stars

(19)

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Sand Prarie

Sand Prarie logo

Availability:

18.4%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

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Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

7.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Fixed Wireless

14.6%

25 Mbps

25 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Sonic

Sonic logo

Availability:

2.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $39.95 - $90.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

2.7%

2,000 Mbps

2,000 Mbps

Fiber: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

LR Communications

LR Communications logo

Availability:

1.1%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

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Price: Starting at $59.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

1.1%

36 Mbps

50 Mbps

Wireless: 5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

EarthLink

EarthLink logo

Availability:

50.5%

Customer Rating:

3.4 of 5 stars

(15)

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1-877-418-2092 Price: Starting at $39.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

50.5%

27 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

JCWIFI.com

JCWIFI.com logo

Availability:

97.1%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

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Price:

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

97.1%

200 Mbps

200 Mbps

Wireless: 5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

91.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $45.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

91.8%

56 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

Rise Broadband

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

88.4%

Customer Rating:

2.9 of 5 stars

(18)

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1-855-477-2095 Price: Starting at $29.99 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

88.4%

42 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Verizon

Verizon logo

Availability:

78.5%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(783)

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1-833-213-7018 Price: $50.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

78.5%

213 Mbps

300 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(350)

AT&T

AT&T logo

Availability:

50.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(1010)

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1-877-610-1219 Price: Starting at $40.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

50.5%

27 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 3.6 of 5 stars

(198)

AaroBand

AaroBand logo

Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $25.00 / mo.

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Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

19.6%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

LiteWire

LiteWire logo

Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

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Price: $40.95 - $65.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Stephenson County.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Stephenson County residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

4.0%

100 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Providers with less than 1% coverage in this county are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Stephenson County residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(58)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Stephenson County ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Stephenson County, IL?

Mediacom is the highest-rated internet provider in Stephenson County based on 311 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Stephenson County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Stephenson County

Mediacom3.303.02
XFINITY3.163.35
LR Communications5.005.00
JCWIFI.com5.005.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Stephenson County Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeStephenson County OverallIllinois OverallNational OverallFor Service
Mediacom (1) (20) (91)View Plans
XFINITY (1) (202) (2321)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (1) (1)View Plans
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)View Plans
Verizon (0) (9) (783)View Plans
Surf (0) (4) (24)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (17) (322)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (1) (18)View Plans
AT&T (0) (50) (1010)View Plans
Frontier (0) (5) (169)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (12)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
LiteWire (0) (0) (0)View Plans
AaroBand (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sonic (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on 311 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Mediacom is the best internet service provider for Stephenson County residents. Mediacom was rated at an average of 3.30 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.54 out of 5 stars and 50.5% coverage in Stephenson County.

At a national level, based on 4756 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Stephenson County?

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Stephenson County, IL map of internet availability

 

Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Stephenson County?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Mediacom. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF Internet 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 Stephenson County

Max Advertised Speed in Stephenson County, IL

Surf8,000 Mbps
Sonic2,000 Mbps
XFINITY2,000 Mbps
LR Communications1,000 Mbps
Mediacom1,000 Mbps
Sand Prarie1,000 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
JCWIFI.com200 Mbps
Frontier115 Mbps
AaroBand100 Mbps
AT&T100 Mbps
EarthLink100 Mbps

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
SURF Internet8,000 Mbps
Sonic2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast2,000 Mbps
LR Communications1,000 Mbps
Mediacom1,000 Mbps
Sand Prarie1,000 Mbps
Verizon300 Mbps
JCWIFI.com200 Mbps
Frontier Communications115 Mbps
LiteWire100 Mbps
AaroBand100 Mbps
AT&T100 Mbps
EarthLink100 Mbps
Rise Broadband100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet100 Mbps
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Stephenson County

Mediacom3.803.56
XFINITY3.563.76
JCWIFI.com5.005.00
LR Communications5.005.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeStephenson County SpeedIllinois SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Mediacom (1) (20) (91)View Plans
XFINITY (1) (202) (2321)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (1) (1)View Plans
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)View Plans
Surf (0) (4) (24)View Plans
Verizon (0) (9) (783)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (17) (322)View Plans
Frontier (0) (5) (169)View Plans
AT&T (0) (50) (1010)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (12)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
LiteWire (0) (0) (0)View Plans
AaroBand (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sonic (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Based on data reported by Stephenson County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Stephenson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

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

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Stephenson County?

Illinois customers rate AT&T 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.

AT&T received a local rating of 3.42 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Stephenson County customers with an average price rating of 3.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Stephenson County

XFINITY2.803.01
Mediacom2.852.46
LR Communications5.005.00
JCWIFI.com5.005.00
  • City Rating
  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeStephenson County AffordabilityIllinois AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
XFINITY (1) (202) (2321)View Plans
Mediacom (1) (20) (91)View Plans
JCWIFI.com (0) (1) (1)View Plans
LR Communications (0) (2) (2)View Plans
Surf (0) (4) (24)View Plans
Verizon (0) (9) (783)View Plans
T-Mobile Home Internet (0) (17) (322)View Plans
Frontier (0) (5) (169)View Plans
AT&T (0) (50) (1010)View Plans
Rise Broadband (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (1) (12)View Plans
EarthLink (0) (0) (15)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (0) (24)View Plans
LiteWire (0) (0) (0)View Plans
AaroBand (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sand Prarie (0) (0) (0)View Plans
Sonic (0) (0) (0)View Plans

Stephenson County 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 county 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 Stephenson County below, including the metrics used and how Stephenson County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.

Stephenson County ISP Report Card: C+
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Stephenson County Illinois USA
20.00% 47.62% 71.53%
1,808 Mbps 3,187 Mbps 3,583 Mbps
6.7 7.3 7.1

 

Stephenson County Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
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Stephenson County Illinois USA
2.3 2.6 2.7
11% 16% 15%
92% 95% 96%
88% 91% 91%
67% 75% 76%
67% 76% 77%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Stephenson County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Stephenson County is C+, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Stephenson County is high with a score of 42 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Stephenson County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Stephenson County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

88% of Stephenson County households have an internet connection despite having 99.81% availability. 67% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 9% 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 67% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 67% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Stephenson County 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 Counties Compare to Stephenson County?

Winnebago County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
Jo Daviess County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 39 / 100
Boone County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 65 / 100

Dubuque County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
McHenry County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
Lake County, IL

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100

Delaware County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 36 / 100
Buchanan County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: C
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
Black Hawk County, IA

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

How Much Speed does a Stephenson County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Stephenson County is 2.3, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Stephenson County’s average household income is $68,939 which is lower than the Illinois average of $95,616 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Stephenson County also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 11% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Stephenson County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Stephenson County households are more technology-disengaged. 92% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Stephenson County?

Surf Fiber in Stephenson County, IL

Surf logo

Availability:

9.2%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(19)

Avg. Download Speed

8,000 Mbps

SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 9.2% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps, with speeds from 8,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber. Surf Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Surf in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sand Prarie Fiber in Stephenson County, IL

Sand Prarie logo

Availability:

7.5%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Sand Prarie offers Fiber service to 7.5% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Sand Prarie Fiber. Sand Prarie Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Sand Prarie in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sonic Fiber in Stephenson County, IL

Sonic logo

Availability:

2.7%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Sonic offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Sonic Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1,000 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 1,000 Mbps throughout the county. Sonic Fiber is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Sonic in terms of customer satisfaction.

Mediacom Fiber in Stephenson County, IL

Mediacom logo

Availability:

2.7%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(7)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Mediacom offers Fiber service to 2.7% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Stephenson County?

XFINITY Cable in Stephenson County, IL

XFINITY logo

Availability:

62.3%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(2028)

Avg. Download Speed

1,550 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 62.3% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,550 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 129 Mbps throughout the county. XFINITY Cable is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from XFINITY in terms of customer satisfaction.

Mediacom Cable in Stephenson County, IL

Mediacom logo

Availability:

17.5%

Customer Rating:

3.0 of 5 stars

(80)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Mediacom offers Cable service to 17.5% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Stephenson County?

Frontier DSL in Stephenson County, IL

Frontier logo

Availability:

67.6%

Customer Rating:

2.6 of 5 stars

(57)

Avg. Download Speed

27 Mbps

Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 67.6% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Stephenson County?

JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

JCWIFI.com logo

Availability:

97.1%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(1)

Avg. Download Speed

200 Mbps

JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.1% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless. JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from JCWIFI.com in terms of customer satisfaction.

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

91.8%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(322)

Avg. Download Speed

56 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.8% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 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 10 Mbps throughout the county. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

Rise Broadband logo

Availability:

88.4%

Customer Rating:

2.8 of 5 stars

(15)

Avg. Download Speed

42 Mbps

Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.4% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 42 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county. Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Rise Broadband in terms of customer satisfaction.

Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

78.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(350)

Avg. Download Speed

213 Mbps

Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 78.5% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 213 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 16 Mbps throughout the county. Verizon Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Verizon in terms of customer satisfaction.

EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

50.5%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(4)

Avg. Download Speed

27 Mbps

EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.

AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

50.5%

Customer Rating:

3.6 of 5 stars

(198)

Avg. Download Speed

27 Mbps

AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 50.5% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 27 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 3.4 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.

AaroBand Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

19.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

AaroBand offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.6% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, AaroBand Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county. AaroBand Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from AaroBand in terms of customer satisfaction.

Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

14.6%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

25 Mbps

Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.6% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county. Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from Sand Prarie in terms of customer satisfaction.

LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

4.0%

Customer Rating:

 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

100 Mbps

LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.0% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 25 and as high as 25, with an average of 25 Mbps throughout the county. LiteWire Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from LiteWire in terms of customer satisfaction.

LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Stephenson County, IL

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Availability:

1.1%

Customer Rating:

5.0 of 5 stars

(2)

Avg. Download Speed

36 Mbps

LR Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.1% of Stephenson County homes. Across the county, LR Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 36 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 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 5.7 Mbps throughout the county. LR Communications Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Stephenson County from LR Communications in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Stephenson County?

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 Stephenson County is Mediacom.
  • The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Mediacom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
  • The most affordable internet provider in Stephenson County is AT&T.
  • Viasat, JCWIFI.com, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Stephenson County, 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 Stephenson County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Stephenson County 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 Stephenson County’s C+ ISP Report Card and 42 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Clatsop County, OR

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 59 / 100
Shenandoah County, VA

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Shelby County, OH

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

Shelby County, KY

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
Shelby County, IN

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
Shawano County, WI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

Sequoyah County, OK

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Scott County, MO

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
Santa Cruz County, AZ

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100

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XFINITY Cable

April 15, 2023

xfinity has a parent company, Comcast which also provides internet, but with 10tv channels attached at douible the price. Somehow I got switched to Comcast which I. didn't want (I don't even own a tv), and didn't realize it until I got the $100 bill. It was very difficult and time consuming to get back to just Xfinity. I believe the 2 companies should be completely separated.

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Mediacom Cable

March 10, 2023
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Dedra W

Wabash Communications Fiber

September 24, 2026

Since this is not published for the area of Effingham, since the beginning of September service on screen of our T.V. has been the upmost intolerant, we are unable to watch or hear any shows we are trying to watch. We are tired of calling them, we just expect great service that we are paying a premium for their services.

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Gary W

Wabash Communications Fiber

September 24, 2026

I DVR most of my future time and I have to say in the last few weeks September 13 to present 23 this has been upmost terrible !!!!!!!!!!! There are very few shows I can watch without a blurred screen and audio is at most non identify. Why do we pay for things in society that we don’t get great service ?? The crazy of all this I can watch most of what I want from other outlets without the hassle , why. Wake up if you want to keep me as a customer !!!!!! It seems many companies are taking advantage of the hard working people that just want a simple pastime.

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Zentro

September 17, 2026

Worst ISP ever. Consistently horrible speeds, constant drops in connection, and endless wait times when calling for customer service. They let me pay an extra $30/mo for 7 months for the 1000mbps plan, just to find out (because I suggested it) that the building was not equipped to handle that type of speed. 30 unit building and I can't get 1000mbps?

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