Internet providers in Zion, IL
Zion is a city in Illinois with about 24,466 residents and roughly 9,614 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Zion, IL
Share of residential locations in Zion 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 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 77% | |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 72% | Check availability |
| 4 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 47% | Check availability |
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 Zion
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Zion, about 100%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Zion?
Fiber is limited in Zion, reaching about 0% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 64% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 28% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. 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 Zion that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Zion at a glance
About 89% of households in Zion have a broadband subscription, in line with 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 Zion?
Yes, in part. About 0% of residential locations in Zion can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 64% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Zion?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Zion, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Zion?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Zion, 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 Zion?
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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