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Compare internet service in Illinois

Households in Illinois may be able to choose from fiber, cable, and DSL. Availability and plan details vary by address, so compare the providers serving your city before choosing a plan.

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Start typing a city name to open its local internet guide.

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Statewide snapshot

124 providers across 1,234 Illinois communities

These counts summarize city-level listings, not address-level availability. Confirm service and current terms directly for your location.

Statewide reach

Providers serving the most Illinois cities

Starlinksatellite 1,234 cities100% of listed cities 02

Hughesnetsatellite 1,234 cities100% of listed cities 03

T-Mobile5g 1,167 cities94.6% of listed cities 04

AT&T5g 1,120 cities90.8% of listed cities 05

XNET WiFifixed_wireless 1,058 cities85.7% of listed cities 06

Viasatsatellite 1,051 cities85.2% of listed cities 07

Mint Mobile5g 747 cities60.5% of listed cities 08

Frontierdsl 730 cities59.2% of listed cities 09

Verizon5g 663 cities53.7% of listed cities 10

Nextlink Internetfixed_wireless 529 cities42.9% of listed cities 11

Mediacomcable 426 cities34.5% of listed cities 12

UScellularfixed_wireless 402 cities32.6% of listed cities

More choices

Cities with the most listed providers

Dekalb 22 providers 2 Gbps top speed Pontiac 19 providers 8 Gbps top speed Carbondale 19 providers 8 Gbps top speed Rochelle 19 providers 2 Gbps top speed Jacksonville 19 providers 2 Gbps top speed New Berlin 19 providers 2 Gbps top speed Champaign 18 providers 8 Gbps top speed Clinton 18 providers 8 Gbps top speed Urbana 18 providers 8 Gbps top speed Chenoa 18 providers 8 Gbps top speed Brighton 18 providers 7 Gbps top speed Marion 18 providers 7 Gbps top speed

Internet service in Illinois

Internet service in Illinois should support the way your household uses the web, whether that means streaming video, online gaming, video calls, schoolwork, business, email, or social media. Availability and performance vary by address, so compare the providers and connection types serving your city before choosing a plan.

Current provider data reports fiber availability of 14%, cable availability of 93%, and DSL availability of 94% across Illinois. These statewide figures are a starting point; confirm service at the exact address.

Choosing internet in Illinois

Households near larger cities often have the broadest mix of fiber, cable, and 5G home internet. Rural and edge-of-town addresses may depend more heavily on a local telephone company, fixed wireless, or satellite. Check every provider serving the exact address rather than relying only on statewide estimates.

Rural internet shopping checklist

Check fiber and fixed-wireless providers listed for the nearest city.
Ask about construction, installation charges, equipment, contracts, and waitlists.
Compare download speed, upload speed, latency, data limits, and the price after promotions.
Keep satellite and cellular home internet as alternatives when wired service is unavailable.

Planned and future service

Future network projects and announced service are not counted as currently available providers. Confirm construction schedules, launch dates, and address eligibility directly with the provider.

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Jacksonville19 providers · 2 Gbps top Jacob8 providers · 2 Gbps top Jerseyville17 providers · 2 Gbps top Jewett13 providers · 2 Gbps top Johnsonville5 providers · 1 Gbps top Johnston City14 providers · 7 Gbps top Joliet16 providers · 8 Gbps top Jonesboro12 providers · 2 Gbps top Joppa6 providers · 1.2 Gbps top Joy14 providers · 2 Gbps top Junction9 providers · 2 Gbps top Justice9 providers · 2 Gbps top

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Quincy12 providers · 2 Gbps top

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Ullin11 providers · 2 Gbps top Union13 providers · 2 Gbps top Union Hill10 providers · 2 Gbps top University Park10 providers · 2 Gbps top Urbana18 providers · 8 Gbps top Ursa7 providers · 2 Gbps top Utica15 providers · 2 Gbps top

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FAQ

Illinois internet questions

How many providers appear in the Illinois directory?

124 providers have residential listings connected with cities in Illinois. Availability must be confirmed for each address.

How should I compare internet options in Illinois?

Open your city page, compare connection types, reported maximum speeds, starting prices, and coverage, and then confirm the exact offer at your address.