17 Best Internet Providers in Winnebago County, IL
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| Winnebago County ISP Report Card | B | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 2,978 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 17 | |
| Real Winnebago County Customer Ratings | 8 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Winnebago County has 17 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 Winnebago County.
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Winnebago County has 17 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 Winnebago County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Winnebago County, IL?
i3 Broadband is the best internet provider in Winnebago County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, i3 Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Winnebago County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, i3 Broadband is an option for 13.13% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Winnebago County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Winnebago County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Winnebago County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Winnebago County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| i3 Broadband | (1) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Silo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 336 reviews from Illinois internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for Winnebago County residents. i3 Broadband was rated at an average of 4.31 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 14.6% coverage in Winnebago County.
At a national level, based on 6196 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, JCWIFI.com is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 5.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Winnebago County?
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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 Winnebago County?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Winnebago County, the fastest internet in the county comes from i3 Broadband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Winnebago County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| i3 Broadband | 8,000 Mbps | ||
| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| Frontier Communications | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Silo Communications | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Sonic | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| AaroBand | 200 Mbps | ||
| JCWIFI.com | 200 Mbps | ||
| LiteWire | 100 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| US Cellular | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Winnebago County
| ISP / Tech Type | Winnebago County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| i3 Broadband | (1) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Silo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Winnebago County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Winnebago County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 i3 Broadband. This indicates i3 Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Winnebago County?
Illinois customers rate i3 Broadband 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.
i3 Broadband received a local rating of 5.00 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Winnebago County customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Winnebago County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Winnebago County
| ISP / Tech Type | Winnebago County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| i3 Broadband | (1) | (16) | (23) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (1) | (13) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (6) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| JCWIFI.com | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (4) | (143) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| US Cellular | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| LiteWire | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| AaroBand | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sonic | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Silo Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Winnebago 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 Winnebago County below, including the metrics used and how Winnebago County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Winnebago County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 36.04% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| 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. | 2,978 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Winnebago County. | 7.5 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| 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. | 2.5 | 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. | 9% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 94% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 89% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 72% | 74% | 75% | ||
| 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. | 72% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Winnebago County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Winnebago County is B, which is better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Winnebago County is high with a score of 57 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Winnebago County have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Winnebago 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.
89% of Winnebago County households have an internet connection despite having 99.60% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 6% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Winnebago 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 Winnebago County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 43 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 83 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
How Much Speed does a Winnebago County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Winnebago County is 2.5, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Winnebago County's average household income is $71,327 which is lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and about average for the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.
Winnebago County also has 15% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Winnebago County has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Winnebago County households are about average when it comes to technological engagement. 94% of households have some sort of computing device, 79% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Winnebago County?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Winnebago County, IL
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 13.1% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Winnebago County, IL
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 11.6% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fiber in Winnebago County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fiber service to 6.3% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fiber has speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Frontier Fiber in Winnebago County, IL
Frontier Communications offers Fiber service to 4.2% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Frontier Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Silo Communications Fiber in Winnebago County, IL
Silo Communications offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Silo Communications Fiber has speeds up to 909 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Silo Communications Fiber.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Winnebago County?
XFINITY Cable in Winnebago County, IL
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 79.5% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,810 Mbps, with speeds from 500 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 199 Mbps throughout the county.
Spectrum Cable in Winnebago County, IL
Spectrum offers Cable service to 14.5% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Winnebago County, IL
Mediacom offers Cable service to 3.1% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Winnebago County?
EarthLink DSL in Winnebago County, IL
EarthLink offers DSL service to 49.4% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Winnebago County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Winnebago County, IL
AT&T offers DSL service to 49.4% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 50 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Winnebago County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Winnebago County, IL
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 11.7% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Frontier DSL has speeds up to 28 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 lower than other types of internet service available in Winnebago County from Frontier in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Winnebago County?
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
US Cellular offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.2% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, US Cellular Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the county.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.6% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 60 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 11 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.7% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.3 Mbps throughout the county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.5% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 36 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 5.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 60.6% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
Sonic Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
Sonic offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.4% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Sonic Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
JCWIFI.com Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
JCWIFI.com offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.9% of Winnebago 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
LiteWire Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
LiteWire offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, LiteWire Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
AaroBand Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
AaroBand offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.6% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, AaroBand Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 102 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 200 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 50 and as high as 50, with an average of 50 Mbps throughout the county.
Silo Communications Fixed Wireless in Winnebago County, IL
Silo Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of Winnebago County homes. Across the county, Silo Communications Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 48 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 100, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County is i3 Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, i3 Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Winnebago County is i3 Broadband.
- HughesNet, US Cellular, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Winnebago 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 Winnebago County's B ISP Report Card and 57 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 84 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 90 / 100
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