Internet providers in Mattoon, IL
Mattoon is a city in Illinois with about 16,334 residents and roughly 8,991 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Mattoon, IL
Share of residential locations in Mattoon 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 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 89% | |
| 3 | Fidium Fiber | Fiber, DSL | 87% | |
| 4 | LTD Broadband | Fixed wireless | 55% | |
| 5 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 49% | |
| 6 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 47% | Check availability |
| 7 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 18% | Check availability |
| 8 | Benton Ridge Telephone | Fixed wireless | 6% |
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 Mattoon
Mediacom reports service to the most residential locations in Mattoon, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Mediacom, T-Mobile Home Internet, Fidium Fiber, and LTD Broadband), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, LTD Broadband, and AMG Technology Investment Group offer fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Mattoon?
Fiber is widely available: about 71% of locations in Mattoon can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 79% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 94% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Mattoon that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Mattoon at a glance
About 86% of households in Mattoon have a broadband subscription, 4 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 Mattoon?
Yes, in part. About 71% of residential locations in Mattoon can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 79% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Mattoon?
Mediacom reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Mattoon, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Mattoon?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon?
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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