What is the best internet provider in Illinois?
AT&T Fiber is CNET's pick for the best internet service provider in Illinois. It offers an extensive fiber coverage, wide variety of plans, unlimited data and no extra charge for equipment. That's an excellent deal. However, if you want something even more affordable, you might want to consider Mediacom's $15-a-month plan offering 100Mbps speeds. Other options include Astound and Xfinity for a solid mix of affordability and fast speeds. Whether you prioritize price, speed or all-around reliability, the best internet provider for your household will depend on what’s available in your neighborhood. But if you’re weighing the top contenders, AT&T Fiber and Xfinity remain solid choices for most Illinois residents.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
Other available internet providers in Illinois
Brightspeed : After acquiring DSL networks from Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink), Brightspeed offers internet in the western Illinois areas of Galesburg, Dixon and Manito. DSL service starts at $50 a month for the fastest speeds available, up to 100Mbps.
After acquiring DSL networks from Lumen Technologies (CenturyLink), Brightspeed offers internet in the western Illinois areas of Galesburg, Dixon and Manito. DSL service starts at $50 a month for the fastest speeds available, up to 100Mbps. Frontier : DSL internet is available throughout much of Illinois, but the low speeds are probably worth passing on if other cable, fiber or 5G options are available in your area. On the other hand, Frontier Fiber has the speeds, service terms and value to rival AT&T Fiber, but the service is only available in select areas.
DSL internet is available throughout much of Illinois, but the low speeds are probably worth passing on if other cable, fiber or 5G options are available in your area. On the other hand, Frontier Fiber has the speeds, service terms and value to rival AT&T Fiber, but the service is only available in select areas. Mediacom : Cable internet service from Mediacom offers download speeds from 100 to 1,000Mbps, starting at $15 to $65 per month, depending on your speed and options. Most plans come with a data cap of up to 1TB.
Cable internet service from Mediacom offers download speeds from 100 to 1,000Mbps, starting at $15 to $65 per month, depending on your speed and options. Most plans come with a data cap of up to 1TB. Rise Broadband : Fixed wireless internet is a great option for broadband in rural areas, but with max speeds of 25 to 50Mbps starting at $30 per month in most locations, Rise Broadband doesn’t have the same value as T-Mobile Home Internet.
Fixed wireless internet is a great option for broadband in rural areas, but with max speeds of 25 to 50Mbps starting at $30 per month in most locations, Rise Broadband doesn’t have the same value as T-Mobile Home Internet. Sparklight : Previously known as Cable One, Sparklight offers cable internet service in select parts of Illinois, including Taylorville, Hillsboro, Benton and Fairfield. Service is relatively cheap, from $42 to $60 a month for speeds ranging from 100 to 940Mbps.
Previously known as Cable One, Sparklight offers cable internet service in select parts of Illinois, including Taylorville, Hillsboro, Benton and Fairfield. Service is relatively cheap, from $42 to $60 a month for speeds ranging from 100 to 940Mbps. Spectrum : The nation’s second-largest cable internet provider doesn’t have near the coverage of Xfinity in Illinois, but those in the Mt. Vernon and greater St. Louis areas may be eligible for service. Plans start at $30 to $70 monthly for max download speeds of 100 to 1,000Mbps and include unlimited data and a free modem.
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