Best Internet Providers in Wayne County, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Wayne County, IL
Wayne County has 10 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Wayne County.
Ranks compare Wayne County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Wayne County, IL at a Glance
Wayne County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Wabash Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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.
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 Wayne County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Wayne County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Wayne County 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 Wayne County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 64.23% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Wayne County?
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 Wayne County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Wabash Communications - fiber coverage map
- Sparklight - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - dsl coverage map
How Wayne County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Wayne County's report card score is tied 63rd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 87th of 102.
| Measure | Wayne County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 85.7% | Tied 13th of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 3,099 Mbps | Tied 54th of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.9 | Tied 89th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.4 | Tied 33rd of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 7% | Tied 63rd of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 89% | Tied 88th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 83% | Tied 89th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 57% | Tied 74th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 68% | Tied 70th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $57,487 | 96th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 59th of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 85.7% of homes in Wayne County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Wayne County are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 7% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $57,487 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
How Wayne County Compares to Its Neighbors
Wayne County has 7 neighbors. Among them, Clay County has the most homes with fiber (95.5%) and White County the fewest (44.4%); Wayne County has 85.7%.
Map of Wayne County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Wayne County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County (this page) | 16,179 | 85.7% | 3,099 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Marion County | 37,729 | 61.2% | 2,451 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 33/100 |
| Jefferson County | 37,113 | 61.3% | 3,692 Mbps | 6.5 | B- | 31/100 |
| Richland County | 15,813 | 68.6% | 5,098 Mbps | 7 | B | 37/100 |
| White County | 13,877 | 44.4% | 3,099 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 30/100 |
| Clay County | 13,288 | 95.5% | 2,701 Mbps | 5.7 | B | 41/100 |
| Hamilton County | 7,993 | 75.3% | 3,286 Mbps | 5.4 | B- | 21/100 |
| Edwards County | 6,245 | 72.2% | 3,098 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 24/100 |
Internet in Wayne County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 78.4% of homes in 62895 (Wayne City) to 100.0% in 62823 (Cisne). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Wayne County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 6,863 | 93.8% | 5,702 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Wayne City | 1,300 | 91.3% | 2,425 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 28/100 |
| Cisne | 953 | 100.0% | 1,050 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 30/100 |
| Keenes | 658 | 50.3% | 669 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 20/100 |
| Merriam | 654 | 6.7% | 570 Mbps | 4.4 | D | 30/100 |
| Barnhill | 546 | 78.9% | 1,961 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 36/100 |
| Johnsonville | 517 | 97.3% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.3 | C | 50/100 |
| Jeffersonville | 516 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 41/100 |
| Rinard | 439 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Mount Erie | 396 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 55/100 |
| Round Prairie | 384 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.9 | C | 45/100 |
| Toms Prairie | 381 | 68.0% | 746 Mbps | 4.7 | C- | 45/100 |
| Enterprise | 347 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.9 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Sims | 304 | 49.0% | 1,064 Mbps | 4.2 | C- | 19/100 |
| Geff | 258 | 100.0% | 1,302 Mbps | 3.4 | B- | 41/100 |
| Stratton | 227 | 93.0% | 931 Mbps | 2.5 | C- | 36/100 |
| Crisp | 191 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 43/100 |
| Golden Gate | 177 | 7.9% | 867 Mbps | 3.9 | D | 20/100 |
ZIP codes in Wayne County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62837 (Fairfield) | 8,485 | 84.6% | 4,776 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 23/100 |
| 62895 (Wayne City) | 1,910 | 78.4% | 1,841 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 25/100 |
| 62823 (Cisne) | 1,616 | 100.0% | 1,030 Mbps | 4 | B- | 38/100 |
| 62842 (Jeffersonville) | 762 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 43/100 |
| 62850 (Johnsonville) | 450 | 96.9% | 1,000 Mbps | 1.5 | C- | 46/100 |
| 62833 (Ellery) | 379 | 0.0% | 360 Mbps | 4.6 | D | 19/100 |
| 62446 (Mount Erie) | 376 | 99.2% | 993 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 55/100 |
| 62851 (Stratton) | 374 | 92.0% | 1,013 Mbps | 3.1 | C | 33/100 |
| 62878 (Rinard) | 371 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 59/100 |
| 62886 (Sims) | 365 | 56.2% | 1,054 Mbps | 4 | C- | 25/100 |
| 62809 (Barnhill) | 279 | 70.2% | 2,077 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 44/100 |
| 62843 (Golden Gate) | 93 | 15.1% | 1,398 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 21/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Wayne County?
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, Sparklight 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 Wayne County
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Wabash Communications | 1,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 500 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Wayne County. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Wayne County Internet Providers
Based on 93 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Wayne County 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 52.9% coverage in Wayne County.
At a national level, based on 2509 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 Wayne County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Wayne County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Wayne County 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 | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) |  (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Wayne County
Based on data reported by Wayne County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Sparklight. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Wayne County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 3,577 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 | Wayne County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash Communications | (0) |  (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Wayne County?
Of the providers in Wayne County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Wayne County 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 Wayne County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Wayne County
| ISP / Tech Type | Wayne County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Wabash Communications | (0) | (3) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (1) | (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 | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Wayne County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Wayne County?
Wabash Communications Fiber in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
60.3%
Customer Rating:
(3)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Wabash Communications offers Fiber service to 60.3% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Wabash Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
30.8%
Customer Rating:
(119)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 30.8% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Wayne County?
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
74.1%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
120 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 120 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 500 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 100, with an average of 24 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
64.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 64.2% of Wayne 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 49 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 8.4 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
52.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
173 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 52.9% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 173 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
28.7%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
168 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.7% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 168 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 14 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
28.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 28.6% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Wayne County?
Sparklight Cable in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
46.5%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Cable service to 46.5% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Wayne County?
Frontier DSL in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
45.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 45.6% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has 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 2.5 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Wayne County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hamilton County Communications DSL in Wayne County, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers DSL service to 2.3% of Wayne County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
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Pavlov Media Fiber
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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
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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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Which ISP Should You Choose in Wayne 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 Wayne County is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Sparklight. 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 Wayne County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Nextlink, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Wayne County, available to 74.1% 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.