Best Internet Providers in West End, IL
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in West End, IL
West End has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in West End.
Ranks compare West End with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in West End, IL at a Glance
West End Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
ProTek Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Wisper Internet
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 West End ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in West End, IL?
Verizon is the best internet provider in West End 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 West End, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Verizon is an option for 93.37% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in West End?
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 West End
- 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
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - dsl coverage map
How West End Compares to Places Its Size
West End's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 5%.
| Measure | West End | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Saline County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 49.7% | bottom 41% | 94.3% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,010 Mbps | top 6% | 6,048 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.4 | top 45% | 6.7 | 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 | 3% | bottom 13% | 6% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 79% | bottom 6% | 87% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 69% | bottom 7% | 78% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 34% | bottom 13% | 55% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 58% | bottom 16% | 61% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $66,331 | bottom 43% | $58,385 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | top 44% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 49.7% of homes in West End, against 94.3% across Saline County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in West End are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 3% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $66,331 (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 West End
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West End?
ProTek Communications Fiber in West End, IL
Availability:
40.9%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
10,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 40.9% of West End 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 West End, IL
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(23)
Avg. Download Speed
7,000 Mbps
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 13.8% of West End 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 West End, IL
Availability:
8.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 8.8% of West End homes. Across the city, Hamilton County Communications Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West End?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of West End homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
93.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
277 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.4% of West End homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 277 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
42.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.0% of West End homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.7% of West End homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
52 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 33.7% of West End homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 52 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 9.1 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West End, IL
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.9% of West End 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
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in West End?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in West End, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West End?
Frontier DSL in West End, IL
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 21.0% of West End homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications DSL in West End, IL
Availability:
21.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications offers DSL service to 21.0% of West End homes. Across the city, Hamilton County Communications DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in West End by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in West End
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in West End
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How West End Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to West End that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Thompsonville has the most homes with fiber (90.5%) and Galatia the fewest (83.0%); West End has 49.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End (this page) | 181 | 49.7% | 5,010 Mbps | 4.4 | C+ | 14/100 |
| Thompsonville | 2,269 | 90.5% | 8,199 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 16/100 |
| Galatia | 1,887 | 83.0% | 4,486 Mbps | 5 | B- | 20/100 |
| Macedonia | 824 | 55.2% | 1,683 Mbps | 3.4 | C- | 18/100 |
| Harco | 392 | 79.8% | 4,134 Mbps | 4.9 | B- | 29/100 |
| Kegley | 325 | 86.8% | 8,717 Mbps | 5.8 | B | 15/100 |
| Hanaford | 320 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 5.6 | A- | 15/100 |
| Walpole | 221 | 31.7% | 517 Mbps | 2.9 | D | 22/100 |
| Long Branch | 141 | 90.8% | 4,999 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 19/100 |
| 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 West End?
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 West End
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
| Frontier Communications | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for West End Internet Providers
Based on 92 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for West End 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 33.7% coverage in West End.
At a national level, based on 2489 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 West End Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in West End, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | West End 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 | ||
| 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 West End
Based on data reported by West End 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 West End. 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 | West End Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | 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 West End?
Of the providers in West End, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in West End 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. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in West End, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in West End
| ISP / Tech Type | West End 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 | ||
| 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 West End?
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 West End 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 West End is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in West End, available to 97.8% 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.