Best Internet Providers in Whiteside County, IL
All 13 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Whiteside County, IL
Whiteside County has 13 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 Whiteside County.
Ranks compare Whiteside County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Whiteside County, IL at a Glance
Whiteside County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
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XFINITY
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Mediacom
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Sand Prarie
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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 Whiteside County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Whiteside County, IL?
XFINITY from Comcast is the highest-rated internet provider in Whiteside County based on 319 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fiber coverage map
- Strada Communications - fiber coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- JCWIFI.com - fixed wireless coverage map
- Sand Prarie - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Whiteside County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Whiteside County's report card score is tied 63rd of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 38th of 102.
| Measure | Whiteside 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 | 2,448 Mbps | 72nd of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5 | Tied 86th 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 | 93% | Tied 45th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 87% | Tied 55th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | Tied 32nd of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 37th of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $70,747 | 57th of 102 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Lake County ($124,748) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 42nd of 102 | 16% | 16% | Champaign County (31%) |
Fiber reaches 85.7% of homes in Whiteside County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Whiteside 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 $70,747 (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 Whiteside County Compares to Its Neighbors
Whiteside County has 7 neighbors, 1 of them in Iowa. Among them, Rock Island County has the most homes with fiber (94.0%) and Lee County the fewest (55.3%); Whiteside County has 85.7%.
Map of Whiteside County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Whiteside County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside County (this page) | 55,691 | 85.7% | 2,448 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| Rock Island County | 144,672 | 94.0% | 4,442 Mbps | 6.1 | B+ | 54/100 |
| Ogle County | 51,788 | 57.5% | 3,989 Mbps | 6.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| Henry County | 49,284 | 93.4% | 1,769 Mbps | 5.8 | B- | 46/100 |
| Clinton County, IA | 46,460 | 89.9% | 1,903 Mbps | 7.3 | B | 45/100 |
| Lee County | 34,145 | 55.3% | 4,656 Mbps | 6 | B- | 41/100 |
| Bureau County | 33,244 | 58.8% | 4,856 Mbps | 6.2 | B- | 35/100 |
| Carroll County | 15,702 | 84.2% | 2,073 Mbps | 5 | B- | 37/100 |
Internet in Whiteside County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 69.5% of homes in Albany to 100.0% in Erie; by ZIP code, from 67.0% in 61283 (Tampico) to 99.9% in 61250 (Erie). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Whiteside County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 19,642 | 71.9% | 1,239 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 49/100 |
| Rock Falls | 12,628 | 88.4% | 1,804 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| Morrison | 6,360 | 98.5% | 4,926 Mbps | 5.8 | B+ | 41/100 |
| Fulton | 4,974 | 99.6% | 5,447 Mbps | 6.8 | A- | 28/100 |
| Prophetstown | 2,542 | 97.8% | 5,378 Mbps | 4 | B | 39/100 |
| Erie | 2,150 | 100.0% | 1,844 Mbps | 5.6 | B | 39/100 |
| Albany | 1,231 | 69.5% | 1,762 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 45/100 |
| Tampico | 1,178 | 80.4% | 878 Mbps | 3.8 | C- | 24/100 |
| Lyndon | 910 | 100.0% | 1,775 Mbps | 4 | B- | 39/100 |
| Coleta | 581 | 100.0% | 1,084 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 34/100 |
| Fenton | 558 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4.1 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Como | 551 | 57.7% | 2,525 Mbps | 6.3 | B- | 51/100 |
| Penrose | 524 | 59.5% | 653 Mbps | 4.5 | C- | 34/100 |
| Yeoward Addition | 396 | 84.3% | 5,854 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Portland | 363 | 100.0% | 4,879 Mbps | 4.3 | B+ | 46/100 |
| Union Grove | 322 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 4 | C+ | 32/100 |
| Deer Grove | 268 | 0.0% | 609 Mbps | 3.3 | D- | 19/100 |
| Garden Plain | 264 | 100.0% | 1,485 Mbps | 6.6 | B+ | 55/100 |
| Round Grove | 239 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 5.5 | B | 31/100 |
| Galt | 143 | 0.0% | 1,866 Mbps | 5.1 | C- | 50/100 |
ZIP codes in Whiteside County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61081 (Sterling) | 21,093 | 71.2% | 1,245 Mbps | 4.4 | C | 48/100 |
| 61071 (Rock Falls) | 13,402 | 88.3% | 1,971 Mbps | 5 | B- | 41/100 |
| 61270 (Morrison) | 7,070 | 98.6% | 4,530 Mbps | 5.7 | B+ | 40/100 |
| 61252 (Fulton) | 5,441 | 99.7% | 5,092 Mbps | 6.7 | A- | 30/100 |
| 61277 (Prophetstown) | 3,244 | 92.3% | 4,843 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 39/100 |
| 61250 (Erie) | 2,588 | 99.9% | 1,702 Mbps | 5.4 | B | 39/100 |
| 61283 (Tampico) | 1,450 | 67.0% | 857 Mbps | 3.5 | D+ | 24/100 |
| 61230 (Albany) | 1,201 | 68.8% | 1,758 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 45/100 |
| 61261 (Lyndon) | 816 | 100.0% | 1,864 Mbps | 4 | B- | 40/100 |
| 61251 (Fenton) | 411 | 100.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 3.7 | C+ | 29/100 |
| 61243 (Deer Grove) | 246 | 0.0% | 640 Mbps | 3.2 | D- | 16/100 |
| 61037 (Galt) | 39 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 50/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whiteside County?
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, Mediacom 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 Whiteside County
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Sand Prarie | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 1,000 |
| Strada Communications | 1,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Rise Broadband | 250 |
| JCWIFI.com | 200 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Whiteside County Internet Providers
Based on 319 reviews from Illinois internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Whiteside County residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.19 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 83.1% coverage in Whiteside County.
At a national level, based on 4936 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 Whiteside County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Whiteside County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiteside County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whiteside County
Based on data reported by Whiteside County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Mediacom. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Whiteside County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,953 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 | Whiteside County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Whiteside County?
Of the providers in Whiteside County, customers rate XFINITY from Comcast the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Whiteside 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.
XFINITY from Comcast is rated 2.83 out of 5 for price, which is much lower 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 Whiteside County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Whiteside County
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiteside County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Whiteside County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Whiteside County?
Surf Fiber in Whiteside County, IL
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 57.1% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,341 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 8,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Surf Fiber.
Frontier Fiber in Whiteside County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 17.3% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fiber in Whiteside County, IL
Sand Prarie offers Fiber service to 16.7% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Strada Communications Fiber in Whiteside County, IL
Strada Communications offers Fiber service to 13.7% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Strada 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 Whiteside County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Whiteside 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 57 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 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.1% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 233 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 17 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.5% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 250 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 50, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the county.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 27.1% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 296 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 93 Mbps throughout the county.
Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
Sand Prarie offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.0% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Sand Prarie Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 3.0 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 9.3% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 26 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 3.2 Mbps throughout the county.
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Whiteside County, IL
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.5% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 200 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Whiteside County?
XFINITY Cable in Whiteside County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 55.3% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,240 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 46 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Cable in Whiteside County, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 28.0% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,953 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 955 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Whiteside County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Whiteside County?
Frontier DSL in Whiteside County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 14.6% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 27 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 1.9 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Whiteside County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
Mediacom Cable
June 27, 2023 My internet provider is very glitchy. The service is off more than it is on and very unreliable even in clear conditions. The commercials come on advertising them as reliable and I just laugh at of frustration because they are the exact opposite and their customer service line is a joke. I would switch, but in my area there really is no other option.
An Illinois Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
March 08, 2023 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
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County is XFINITY.
- The fastest internet provider should be Mediacom. 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 Whiteside County is XFINITY.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Whiteside County, available to 83.1% 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.