13 Best Internet Providers in Whiteside County, IL
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| Whiteside County ISP Report Card | B- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,448 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 | |
| Real Whiteside County Customer Ratings | 2 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
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.
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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.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Whiteside County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Whiteside County based on 309 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.
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Whiteside County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Whiteside County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Whiteside County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiteside County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Whiteside County 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 3.54 out of 5 stars and 9.9% coverage in Whiteside County.
At a national level, based on 4767 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.04 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Whiteside County?
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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
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map

Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Whiteside County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Frontier 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 Whiteside County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| SURF Internet | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Strada Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Nextlink | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sand Prarie | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 250 Mbps | ||
| JCWIFI.com | 200 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 100 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Whiteside County
| ISP / Tech Type | Whiteside County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Whiteside County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Frontier Communications. The company offers speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in Whiteside County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 4,897 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Whiteside County?
Illinois customers rate Verizon as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Verizon received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Whiteside County customers with an average price rating of 3.42 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show 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 | ||
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| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (783) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (1) | (20) | (91) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (17) | (322) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (169) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (50) | (1007) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (202) | (2318) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (0) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (24) | View Plans | ||
| Sand Prarie | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Strada Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Whiteside County Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the county and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Whiteside County below, including the metrics used and how Whiteside County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Whiteside County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.68% | 47.62% | 71.53% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,448 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,583 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Whiteside County. | 5.0 | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 7% | 16% | 15% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 93% | 95% | 96% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 87% | 91% | 91% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 66% | 75% | 76% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 66% | 76% | 77% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Whiteside County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Whiteside County is B-, which is comparable to other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Whiteside County is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Whiteside County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Whiteside County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
87% of Whiteside County households have an internet connection despite having 99.83% availability. 66% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 3% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 66% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 66% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Whiteside County residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Counties Compare to Whiteside County?
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 55 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 88 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 44 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
How Much Speed does a Whiteside County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Whiteside County is 2.4, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Whiteside County’s average household income is $70,747 which is lower than the Illinois average of $95,616 and about average for the national average of $93,246. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Whiteside County also has 13% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 7% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 16% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Whiteside County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Whiteside County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 93% of households have some sort of computing device, 77% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 90% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
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
Mediacom Fiber in Whiteside County, IL
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 3.1% of Whiteside County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 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.
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 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 Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be Frontier 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 Whiteside County is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Whiteside County, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Whiteside County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Whiteside County stacks up on the national level, it’s useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Whiteside County’s B- ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Whiteside County
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.
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An Illinois Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
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Dedra W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 Since this is not published for the area of Effingham, since the beginning of September service on screen of our T.V. has been the upmost intolerant, we are unable to watch or hear any shows we are trying to watch. We are tired of calling them, we just expect great service that we are paying a premium for their services.
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Gary W
Wabash Communications Fiber
September 24, 2026 I DVR most of my future time and I have to say in the last few weeks September 13 to present 23 this has been upmost terrible !!!!!!!!!!! There are very few shows I can watch without a blurred screen and audio is at most non identify. Why do we pay for things in society that we don’t get great service ?? The crazy of all this I can watch most of what I want from other outlets without the hassle , why. Wake up if you want to keep me as a customer !!!!!! It seems many companies are taking advantage of the hard working people that just want a simple pastime.
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ISPReports User
Zentro
September 17, 2026 Worst ISP ever. Consistently horrible speeds, constant drops in connection, and endless wait times when calling for customer service. They let me pay an extra $30/mo for 7 months for the 1000mbps plan, just to find out (because I suggested it) that the building was not equipped to handle that type of speed. 30 unit building and I can't get 1000mbps?
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