Best Internet Providers in Tomlinson, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Tomlinson, IL
Tomlinson has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless 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 Tomlinson.
Ranks compare Tomlinson with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Tomlinson, IL at a Glance
Tomlinson Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Rise Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Nextlink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Tomlinson ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Tomlinson, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Tomlinson 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 Tomlinson, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 91.54% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Tomlinson?
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 Tomlinson
- Pavlov Media - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Volo Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
How Tomlinson Compares to Places Its Size
Tomlinson's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 49%.
| Measure | Tomlinson | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Champaign County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 24.6% | bottom 32% | 85.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,336 Mbps | top 14% | 6,608 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | top 17% | 9.4 | 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% | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | top 47% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | bottom 50% | 75% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 88% | top 8% | 85% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $112,535 | top 6% | $73,252 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 38% | 31% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 24.6% of homes in Tomlinson, against 85.2% across Champaign County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Tomlinson are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,535 (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 Tomlinson
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Tomlinson?
Pavlov Media Fiber in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
24.6%
Customer Rating:
(10)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
Pavlov Media offers Fiber service to 24.6% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Pavlov Media Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Tomlinson?
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
51 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 51 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
500 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 500 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
92.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
300 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.3% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
91.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.5% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 34 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 5.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
90.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.0% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.1% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
43.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.1% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
28.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.5% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Volo Internet Fixed Wireless in Tomlinson, IL
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Volo Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Tomlinson homes. Across the city, Volo Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Tomlinson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Tomlinson, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Tomlinson?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Tomlinson, IL.
Internet in Tomlinson by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Tomlinson
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Tomlinson
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Tomlinson Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Tomlinson that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Rantoul has the most homes with fiber (90.7%) and Thomasboro the fewest (56.6%); Tomlinson has 24.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinson (this page) | 130 | 24.6% | 2,336 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Rantoul | 13,070 | 90.7% | 7,322 Mbps | 6.8 | B+ | 47/100 |
| Fisher | 2,528 | 85.6% | 6,717 Mbps | 10.5 | A- | 58/100 |
| Thomasboro | 1,810 | 56.6% | 5,936 Mbps | 8.9 | B+ | 42/100 |
| Dewey | 734 | 43.6% | 1,571 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 50/100 |
| Ludlow | 627 | 0.0% | 791 Mbps | 6.5 | D+ | 49/100 |
| Elliott | 460 | 66.1% | 5,432 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 34/100 |
| Foosland | 317 | 0.0% | 496 Mbps | 5.8 | D+ | 55/100 |
| Osman | 94 | 7.5% | 618 Mbps | 7.2 | C- | 66/100 |
| Prospect | 81 | 13.6% | 1,519 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 49/100 |
| Lotus | 58 | 0.0% | 500 Mbps | 8.1 | C- | 64/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Tomlinson?
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, 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 Tomlinson
| Pavlov Media | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Mediacom | 100 |
| Volo Internet | 50 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Tomlinson Internet Providers
Based on 103 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Tomlinson 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 92.3% coverage in Tomlinson.
At a national level, based on 2365 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 Tomlinson Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Tomlinson, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Tomlinson Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) |  (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Tomlinson
Based on data reported by Tomlinson ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Nextlink. The company offers speeds up to 500 Mbps in Tomlinson. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 500 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 | Tomlinson Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Tomlinson?
Of the providers in Tomlinson, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Tomlinson 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 Tomlinson, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Tomlinson
| ISP / Tech Type | Tomlinson Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Pavlov Media | (0) | (4) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) |  (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Volo Internet | (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 Tomlinson?
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 Tomlinson is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Nextlink. 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 Tomlinson is Verizon.
- Viasat, Rise Broadband, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Tomlinson, available to 98.5% 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.