Best Internet Providers in Winchester, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Winchester, IL
Winchester has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, and Fixed Wireless 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 Winchester.
Ranks compare Winchester with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Winchester, IL at a Glance
Winchester Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Frontier
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Illinois Net
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Winchester ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winchester, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Winchester 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 Winchester, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.26% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winchester?
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 Winchester
- Illinois Net - fiber coverage map
- Wisper Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Illinois Net - 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
How Winchester Compares to Places Its Size
Winchester's report card score is in the bottom 32% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 16%.
| Measure | Winchester | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Scott County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 69.7% | bottom 46% | 57.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 815 Mbps | bottom 11% | 1,101 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.6 | top 48% | 5.1 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.3 | bottom 28% | 2.4 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 9% | bottom 48% | 10% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 88% | bottom 14% | 88% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 83% | bottom 24% | 84% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 59% | bottom 34% | 58% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 12% | 62% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $62,152 | bottom 28% | $73,972 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | bottom 35% | 12% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 69.7% of homes in Winchester, against 57.5% across Scott County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Winchester 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 $62,152 (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 Winchester
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winchester?
Illinois Net Fiber in Winchester, IL
Availability:
69.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fiber service to 69.7% of Winchester homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winchester?
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(2)
Avg. Download Speed
386 Mbps
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.6% of Winchester homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 386 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 30 Mbps throughout the city.
Illinois Net Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
98 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of Winchester homes. Across the city, Illinois Net Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 98 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 200 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 23 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
89.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
271 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.2% of Winchester homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 271 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.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
86.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.3% of Winchester homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% of Winchester homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winchester, IL
Availability:
15.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
30 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 15.9% of Winchester homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 30 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 4.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winchester?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Winchester, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winchester?
Frontier DSL in Winchester, IL
Availability:
76.8%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 76.8% of Winchester homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 2.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Winchester by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Winchester has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Winchester
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Winchester
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62694 | 2,982 | 57.8% | 740 Mbps | 5.4 | C- | 31/100 |
How Winchester Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Winchester that have their own pages are all within 9 miles. Among them, Bluffs has the most homes with fiber (82.7%) and Alsey the fewest (0.0%); Winchester has 69.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester (this page) | 2,452 | 69.7% | 815 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 30/100 |
| Bluffs | 906 | 82.7% | 892 Mbps | 4.1 | C- | 40/100 |
| Lynnville | 363 | 54.5% | 1,266 Mbps | 5.1 | C | 31/100 |
| Alsey | 338 | 0.0% | 400 Mbps | 5.1 | D | 36/100 |
| Exeter | 164 | 0.0% | 375 Mbps | 3.8 | D- | 43/100 |
| Merritt | 128 | 0.0% | 388 Mbps | 5.3 | D | 37/100 |
| Barrow | 126 | 9.5% | 1,124 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 36/100 |
| Glasgow | 113 | 0.0% | 317 Mbps | 5 | D | 29/100 |
| Riggston | 103 | 13.6% | 474 Mbps | 5.1 | D+ | 39/100 |
| Oxville | 89 | 11.2% | 452 Mbps | 3.8 | D | 44/100 |
| Montezuma | 67 | 0.0% | 358 Mbps | 3.6 | D- | 35/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Winchester?
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, Illinois Electric Cooperative 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 Winchester
| Illinois Electric Cooperative | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wisper Internet | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Frontier Communications | 115 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Winchester Internet Providers
Based on 84 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Winchester 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 89.2% coverage in Winchester.
At a national level, based on 2404 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 Winchester Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Winchester, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Winchester 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 | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) |  (1) |  (3) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat |  (1) | (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winchester
Based on data reported by Winchester ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Illinois Electric Cooperative. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Winchester. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 750 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 | Winchester Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (3) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winchester?
Of the providers in Winchester, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Winchester 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 Winchester, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winchester
| ISP / Tech Type | Winchester 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 | ||
| Viasat | (1) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Illinois Net | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Winchester?
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 Winchester is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Illinois Electric Cooperative. 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 Winchester is Verizon.
- Wisper Internet, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Winchester, available to 98.6% 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.