Internet providers in Peru, IL
Peru is a city in Illinois with about 9,863 residents and roughly 5,454 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Peru, IL
Share of residential locations in Peru 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 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 90% | Check availability |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 87% | |
| 4 | JAB Wireless | Fixed wireless | 43% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 36% | Check availability |
| 6 | Geneseo Communications | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 33% | |
| 7 | AMG Technology Investment Group | Fixed wireless | 24% | |
| 8 | Connecting Point Computer Center | Fixed wireless | 7% |
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 Peru
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Peru, about 99%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet, JAB Wireless, 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 Peru?
Fiber reaches about 33% of locations in Peru, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Plans of 100 Mbps or faster are reported for about 99%+ of locations, while gigabit-class service reaches about 33%. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 96% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Peru that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Peru at a glance
About 81% of households in Peru have a broadband subscription, 8 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 Peru?
Yes, in part. About 33% of residential locations in Peru can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 33% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Peru?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Peru, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Peru?
8 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Peru, and 3 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 Peru?
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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