Internet providers in Lincoln, IL
Lincoln is a city in Illinois with about 13,406 residents and roughly 6,665 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Lincoln, IL
Share of residential locations in Lincoln 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 | Xfinity | Cable | 99%+ | |
| 2 | WH i3B Bidco LLC/WH i3B Topco | Fiber, Cable | 96% | |
| 3 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 90% | Check availability |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 87% | Check availability |
| 5 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 82% | |
| 6 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 68% | |
| 7 | Frontier | Fiber, DSL | 64% | |
| 8 | Benton Ridge Telephone | Fixed wireless | 43% | |
| 9 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 41% | |
| 10 | MR Systems Wireless | Fixed wireless | 4% |
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 Lincoln
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Lincoln, about 100%. 7 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, WH i3B Bidco LLC/WH i3B Topco, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, AMG Technology Investment Group, and Frontier), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, AMG Technology Investment Group, Benton Ridge Telephone, and JAB Wireless offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Lincoln?
Fiber is widely available: about 96% of locations in Lincoln can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 96% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99%+ of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Lincoln that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Lincoln at a glance
About 84% of households in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Yes, in part. About 96% of residential locations in Lincoln can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 96% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Lincoln?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Lincoln, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Lincoln?
10 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Lincoln, and 7 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 Lincoln?
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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