Best Internet Providers in Thompsonville, IL
All 11 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Thompsonville, IL
Thompsonville has 11 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 Thompsonville.
Ranks compare Thompsonville with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Thompsonville, IL at a Glance
Thompsonville Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
ProTek Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
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 Thompsonville ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Thompsonville, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in Thompsonville 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 Thompsonville, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 85.19% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Thompsonville?
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 Thompsonville
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Thompsonville Compares to Places Its Size
Thompsonville's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 2%.
| Measure | Thompsonville | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Franklin County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 90.5% | top 36% | 82.6% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 8,199 Mbps | top 1% | 6,263 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.1 | top 37% | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 42% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 5% | bottom 19% | 8% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 90% | bottom 23% | 92% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 75% | bottom 7% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 32% | bottom 4% | 54% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 62% | bottom 15% | 65% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $65,975 | bottom 35% | $58,219 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 90.5% of homes in Thompsonville, against 82.6% across Franklin County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Thompsonville are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 5% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $65,975 (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 Thompsonville
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Thompsonville?
ProTek Communications Fiber in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
65.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 65.8% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
55.0%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 55.0% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 11.2% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Thompsonville?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
93.2%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
337 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.2% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 337 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 30, with an average of 28 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
85.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
221 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 85.2% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 221 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.3% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, EarthLink 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.3% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, AT&T 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
59.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 59.0% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
24.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 24.2% of Thompsonville 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
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
11.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
60 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 11.5% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 60 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Thompsonville?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Thompsonville, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Thompsonville?
Frontier DSL in Thompsonville, IL
Availability:
64.1%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 64.1% of Thompsonville homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 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 2.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Thompsonville by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Thompsonville has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Thompsonville
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Thompsonville
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62890 | 2,676 | 82.7% | 7,598 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 15/100 |
How Thompsonville Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Thompsonville that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Pittsburg has the most homes with fiber (94.0%) and Galatia the fewest (83.0%); Thompsonville has 90.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompsonville (this page) | 2,269 | 90.5% | 8,199 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 16/100 |
| West Frankfort | 10,722 | 92.9% | 6,808 Mbps | 8 | A- | 32/100 |
| Galatia | 1,887 | 83.0% | 4,486 Mbps | 5 | B- | 20/100 |
| Pittsburg | 1,721 | 94.0% | 4,750 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Kegley | 325 | 86.8% | 8,717 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 15/100 |
| Hanaford | 320 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 15/100 |
| Shakerag | 234 | 100.0% | 7,962 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 26/100 |
| West End | 181 | 49.7% | 5,010 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 14/100 |
| Logan | 146 | 100.0% | 9,733 Mbps | 5.9 | A- | 14/100 |
| Parrish | 110 | 96.4% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.9 | B+ | 14/100 |
| Akin | 44 | 100.0% | 9,591 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 15/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Thompsonville?
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, ProTek Communications 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 Thompsonville
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Thompsonville Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Thompsonville residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 66.3% coverage in Thompsonville.
At a national level, based on 2582 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 Thompsonville Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Thompsonville, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompsonville 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 | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Thompsonville
Based on data reported by Thompsonville ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ProTek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Thompsonville. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompsonville Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Thompsonville?
Of the providers in Thompsonville, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Thompsonville 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. Frontier Communications is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.40 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Thompsonville, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Thompsonville
| ISP / Tech Type | Thompsonville Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (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 Thompsonville?
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 Thompsonville is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be ProTek Communications. 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 Thompsonville is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Thompsonville, available to 93.2% 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.