Internet providers in Carbondale, IL
Carbondale is a city in Illinois with about 21,813 residents and roughly 14,057 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Carbondale, IL
Share of residential locations in Carbondale where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mediacom | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 2 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 71% | Check availability |
| 3 | Delta Communications | Fiber | 62% | |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 42% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 41% | |
| 6 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 39% | |
| 7 | Wisper ISP | Fixed wireless | 25% | |
| 8 | Logonix | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 6% | |
| 9 | Zito West Holding | Fiber, Cable | 4% | |
| 10 | Hamilton County Telephone Co-Op | Fiber, DSL | 2% |
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| 11 | Blip Networks | Fixed wireless | 1% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Carbondale
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Carbondale, about 94%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, Verizon, and Delta Communications), so the market looks competitive. Fiber-focused providers reporting service here include Delta Communications (62%). T-Mobile Home Internet and Wisper ISP offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Carbondale?
Fiber is widely available: about 74% of locations in Carbondale can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 70% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 85% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Carbondale that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Carbondale at a glance
About 84% of households in Carbondale have a broadband subscription, 5 points below the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Carbondale?
Yes, in part. About 74% of residential locations in Carbondale can get fiber, 96% can get cable, and about 70% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Carbondale?
Mediacom reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Carbondale, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Carbondale?
9 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Carbondale, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
Is there fiber internet in Carbondale?
Fiber providers reporting service in Carbondale include Delta Communications (62% of locations). Other providers may also offer fiber in parts of the city, so check your address.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Carbondale?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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