Best Internet Providers in Thomas, IL
All 4 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thomas, IL
Thomas has 4 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fixed Wireless and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Thomas.
Ranks compare Thomas with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thomas, IL at a Glance
Thomas Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Geneseo Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
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 Thomas ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thomas, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Thomas based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Verizon had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Thomas, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 44.81% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thomas?
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.
How Thomas Compares to Places Its Size
Thomas's report card score is in the bottom 6% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 40%.
| Measure | Thomas | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Bureau County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 58.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 504 Mbps | bottom 20% | 4,856 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 1.8 | bottom 11% | 6.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 29% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 18% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | top 5% | 94% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 14% | 87% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 19% | bottom 3% | 63% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 11% | 74% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $112,020 | top 7% | $72,854 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 47% | 11% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Thomas, against 58.8% across Bureau County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Thomas are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,020 (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 Thomas
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thomas?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Thomas, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thomas?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Thomas, IL
Availability:
82.5%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
535 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.5% of Thomas homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 535 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 500, with an average of 226 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thomas, IL
Availability:
44.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 44.8% of Thomas homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 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 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thomas, IL
Availability:
24.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.0% of Thomas homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless in Thomas, IL
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.9% of Thomas homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thomas?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Thomas, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thomas?
Geneseo Communications DSL in Thomas, IL
Availability:
4.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Geneseo Communications offers DSL service to 4.9% of Thomas homes. Across the city, Geneseo Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Thomas by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thomas
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thomas
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Thomas Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thomas that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Annawan has the most homes with fiber (89.1%) and Sheffield the fewest (74.9%); Thomas has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas (this page) | 183 | 0.0% | 504 Mbps | 1.8 | F | 35/100 |
| Atkinson | 1,449 | 82.7% | 878 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Tampico | 1,178 | 80.4% | 878 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 24/100 |
| Sheffield | 1,105 | 74.9% | 950 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 35/100 |
| Annawan | 1,056 | 89.1% | 922 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 36/100 |
| Manlius | 571 | 7.2% | 966 Mbps | 3.6 | D | 14/100 |
| Mineral | 464 | 10.3% | 765 Mbps | 4.8 | D+ | 35/100 |
| Hooppole | 365 | 3.0% | 1,084 Mbps | 2.4 | D | 30/100 |
| Deer Grove | 268 | 0.0% | 609 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 19/100 |
| New Bedford | 213 | 0.0% | 929 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 26/100 |
| Yorktown | 178 | 30.9% | 775 Mbps | 1.8 | D | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thomas?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Nextlink 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 Thomas
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Geneseo Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
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Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Thomas. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Thomas Internet Providers
Based on 27 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Thomas residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.
At a national level, based on 1178 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Verizon is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.76 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Thomas Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thomas, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomas Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) |  (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thomas
Based on data reported by Thomas ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Thomas. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 535 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomas Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thomas?
Of the providers in Thomas, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thomas 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.
The table below shows how customers in Thomas, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thomas
| ISP / Tech Type | Thomas Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Geneseo Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | 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.
ISPReports User
MTC Technologies Fiber
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Thomas?
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 Thomas is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Thomas is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thomas, available to 82.5% 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.