Internet providers in Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville is a city in Illinois with about 17,490 residents and roughly 8,929 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Jacksonville, IL
Share of residential locations in Jacksonville 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 | 99% | |
| 2 | WH i3B Bidco LLC/WH i3B Topco | Fiber, Cable | 98% | |
| 3 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 72% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 53% | Check availability |
| 5 | Wisper ISP | Fixed wireless | 47% | |
| 6 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 41% | Check availability |
| 7 | Illinois Electric Cooperative | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 40% | |
| 8 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 22% | |
| 9 | Royell Communications | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 14% | |
| 10 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 5% |
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| 11 | Cass Communications Management | Fiber, Cable, 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 Jacksonville
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Jacksonville, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, WH i3B Bidco LLC/WH i3B Topco, Frontier, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. Wisper ISP and T-Mobile Home Internet offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Jacksonville?
Fiber is widely available: about 99% of locations in Jacksonville can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 98% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 81% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Jacksonville that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Jacksonville at a glance
About 81% of households in Jacksonville have a broadband subscription, 8 points below the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
Internet providers in places near Jacksonville
- Chatham, IL (29 mi)
- Springfield, IL (32 mi)
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Jacksonville?
Yes, in part. About 99% of residential locations in Jacksonville can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 98% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Jacksonville?
Mediacom reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Jacksonville, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Jacksonville?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Jacksonville, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
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 Jacksonville?
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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