Best Internet Providers in Williamson County, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Williamson County, IL
Williamson County has 12 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 Williamson County.
Ranks compare Williamson County with the 102 Illinois counties.
The Best Internet in Williamson County, IL at a Glance
Williamson County Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Fixed Wireless
Sparklight
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Hamilton County Communications
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Williamson County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Williamson County, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Williamson 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 Williamson County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 84.11% of the county.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Williamson 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 Williamson County
- Sparklight - fiber coverage map
- Frontier - fiber coverage map
- ProTek Communications - fiber coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Hamilton County Communications - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- 4SIWI - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- Zito - cable coverage map
- Mediacom - fixed wireless coverage map
- 4SIWI - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Williamson County Compares to the Rest of Illinois
Williamson County's report card score is tied 1st of 102 and its connectivity index is tied 54th of 102.
| Measure | Williamson County | Rank among Illinois counties | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | |||||
| Fiber availability | 94.7% | 3rd of 102 | 47.6% | 71.5% | Hardin County (99.4%) |
| Average top speed | 6,594 Mbps | 2nd of 102 | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Champaign County (6,608 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.4 | Tied 17th of 102 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Champaign County (9.4) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | |||||
| People per household | 2.3 | Tied 59th of 102 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Calhoun County (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | Tied 42nd of 102 | 16% | 15% | DuPage County (22%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | Tied 29th of 102 | 95% | 96% | DuPage County and Kendall County and 1 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 30th of 102 | 91% | 91% | Kendall County and McHenry County (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 60% | Tied 57th of 102 | 75% | 76% | Kendall County (86%) |
| More about the households here | |||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 72% | Tied 53rd of 102 | 81% | 81% | Kendall County (90%) |
| Median household income | $69,764 | 60th 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 94.7% of homes in Williamson County, against 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Williamson County are smaller than the US average (2.3 people against 2.7); 9% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $69,764 (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 Williamson County Compares to Its Neighbors
Williamson County has 5 neighbors. Among them, Saline County has the most homes with fiber (94.3%) and Union County the fewest (50.4%); Williamson County has 94.7%.
Map of Williamson County and its neighbors by ISP Report Card grade
Hover over or tap a county for its numbers, and click through to its page.
Williamson County and its neighbors
| County | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County (this page) | 67,153 | 94.7% | 6,594 Mbps | 7.4 | A- | 37/100 |
| Jackson County | 52,974 | 80.7% | 6,002 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 35/100 |
| Franklin County | 37,804 | 82.6% | 6,263 Mbps | 6.9 | B+ | 29/100 |
| Saline County | 23,768 | 94.3% | 6,048 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 22/100 |
| Union County | 17,244 | 50.4% | 3,993 Mbps | 5.5 | C+ | 17/100 |
| Johnson County | 13,308 | 70.2% | 4,017 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 26/100 |
Internet in Williamson County by City and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 81.6% of homes in Cambria to 99.9% in Energy; by ZIP code, from 87.5% in 62918 (Carterville) to 100.0% in 62933 (Energy). Each row links to that place’s page.
Cities and towns in Williamson County
| City or town | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 23,225 | 99.2% | 7,062 Mbps | 8.9 | A | 36/100 |
| Herrin | 12,438 | 99.0% | 6,465 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| Carterville | 7,566 | 88.1% | 5,739 Mbps | 6.5 | B+ | 48/100 |
| Johnston City | 5,287 | 95.0% | 6,831 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 38/100 |
| Creal Springs | 2,645 | 90.5% | 5,807 Mbps | 7.5 | A- | 18/100 |
| Hudgens | 1,944 | 99.5% | 9,664 Mbps | 5 | B+ | 34/100 |
| Cambria | 1,866 | 81.6% | 5,593 Mbps | 6.5 | B | 57/100 |
| Pittsburg | 1,721 | 94.0% | 4,750 Mbps | 7.1 | B+ | 37/100 |
| Crainville | 1,340 | 99.4% | 6,829 Mbps | 7.2 | A | 57/100 |
| Energy | 1,215 | 99.9% | 6,689 Mbps | 6.9 | A | 47/100 |
| Stonefort | 830 | 72.8% | 5,223 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 29/100 |
| Hurst | 824 | 28.3% | 2,672 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 25/100 |
| Crab Orchard Estates | 697 | 97.7% | 7,528 Mbps | 7.6 | A- | 51/100 |
| Whiteash | 552 | 100.0% | 5,489 Mbps | 8.3 | A | 31/100 |
| Spillertown | 476 | 100.0% | 6,300 Mbps | 9 | A | 20/100 |
| Colp | 449 | 14.9% | 1,773 Mbps | 3.9 | C- | 46/100 |
| Freeman Spur | 424 | 100.0% | 9,908 Mbps | 4.7 | B+ | 27/100 |
| Crab Orchard | 356 | 96.3% | 6,790 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 26/100 |
| Bush | 241 | 97.9% | 6,876 Mbps | 6.5 | A- | 25/100 |
| New Dennison | 237 | 96.6% | 3,562 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 36/100 |
| Shakerag | 234 | 100.0% | 7,962 Mbps | 7.6 | A | 26/100 |
| Stiritz | 40 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 9 | A+ | 31/100 |
| Paulton | 39 | 100.0% | 5,308 Mbps | 8.4 | A | 26/100 |
ZIP codes in Williamson County
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62959 (Marion) | 27,582 | 99.2% | 7,150 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 36/100 |
| 62948 (Herrin) | 12,359 | 99.1% | 6,483 Mbps | 6.1 | A- | 43/100 |
| 62918 (Carterville) | 10,889 | 87.5% | 5,790 Mbps | 6.7 | B+ | 50/100 |
| 62951 (Johnston City) | 5,158 | 94.9% | 6,806 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 36/100 |
| 62922 (Creal Springs) | 2,901 | 88.1% | 5,737 Mbps | 7.4 | B+ | 17/100 |
| 62974 (Pittsburg) | 1,491 | 93.4% | 4,529 Mbps | 7.2 | B+ | 39/100 |
| 62933 (Energy) | 1,208 | 100.0% | 7,115 Mbps | 6.7 | A | 41/100 |
| 62949 (Hurst) | 759 | 27.9% | 2,672 Mbps | 5.4 | C+ | 25/100 |
| 62915 (Cambria) | 384 | 78.9% | 5,734 Mbps | 5.3 | B- | 51/100 |
| 62921 (Colp) | 347 | 9.2% | 1,553 Mbps | 3.9 | D+ | 42/100 |
| 62841 (Freeman Spur) | 113 | 100.0% | 10,000 Mbps | 4.2 | B+ | 41/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Williamson 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 Williamson County
| ProTek Communications | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
| Sparklight | 7,000 |
| Mediacom | 2,000 |
| Hamilton County Communications | 1,000 |
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 1,000 |
| Zito Media | 1,000 |
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Williamson County Internet Providers
Based on 112 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Williamson 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 87.9% coverage in Williamson County.
At a national level, based on 2609 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 Williamson County Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Williamson County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Williamson County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Williamson County
Based on data reported by Williamson 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 Williamson County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 7,000 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 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 | Williamson County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | 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 Williamson County?
Of the providers in Williamson County, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Williamson 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 Williamson County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Williamson County
| ISP / Tech Type | Williamson County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (6) | (82) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (2) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (1) | (2) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Hamilton County Communications | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Zito | (0) | (0) | (27) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Williamson County
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Williamson County?
Sparklight Fiber in Williamson County, IL
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 65.9% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Williamson County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 58.6% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 4,396 Mbps, with speeds from 2,000 Mpbs up to 7,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Frontier Fiber. Frontier Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Williamson County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Williamson County, IL
Hamilton County Communications offers Fiber service to 45.9% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Hamilton County Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Williamson County, IL
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 21.5% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
4SIWI Fiber in Williamson County, IL
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fiber service to 7.3% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, 4SIWI Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Williamson County?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Williamson County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.9% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 191 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 Williamson County, IL
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.5% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 335 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 28 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Williamson County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.1% of Williamson 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 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Williamson County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Williamson County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 53.3% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 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 4.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Mediacom Fixed Wireless in Williamson County, IL
Mediacom offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.8% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 73 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 13 Mbps throughout the county.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Williamson County?
Mediacom Cable in Williamson County, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 71.4% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,005 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 55 Mbps throughout the county. Mediacom Cable is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Williamson County from Mediacom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Williamson County?
Frontier DSL in Williamson County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 23.3% of Williamson County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 23 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 1.6 Mbps throughout the county. Frontier DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Williamson County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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ProTek Communications Fiber
July 08, 2026 Cristine W.
Mediacom Cable
May 14, 2023 I have used Mediacom for about 11 years. They are really good about keeping the service up and if it does go down they have a recorded message to let you know about how long it will be. I have had in the past also called them when the pricing increased and was able to work with them to get a very good deal. Overall I would say Mediacom provides excellent service and has very friendly representatives.
An Illinois Customer
Mediacom Cable
April 26, 2023 Katie
Futiva Fiber
February 03, 2023 My husband and I both work from home, so a reliable internet connection is very important. As soon as fiberoptic was available, we signed up. The connection is fast and consistent, and if there is an issue it is resolved quickly. The price is well in line with the other services available in my area, but the speed and service is unbeatable.
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Pavlov Media Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Williamson 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 Williamson 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 Williamson County is Verizon.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Williamson County, available to 87.9% 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.