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Illinois Broadband Coverage Report (2026)

Analysis of internet service availability across Illinois, including fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless coverage.

Technology Breakdown

Based on 410,727 broadband service records

Fiber14.7%
Cable6.5%
DSL11.5%
Satellite67.3%
Fixed Wireless0%

Top Internet Providers

ProviderLocationsShare
Viasat Inc438,065100%

Largest Cities

#CityPopulation
1Milton0
2Tremont0
3Chebanse0
4Thornton0
5Amboy0
6Farmington0
7Cherry Valley0
8Mount Morris0
9Winnebago0
10Lewistown0

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentage of Illinois has fiber internet?

Based on FCC broadband data, fiber accounts for approximately 14.7% of broadband availability records in Illinois.

Who are the largest internet providers in Illinois?

The top providers in Illinois by coverage include Viasat Inc.

How many broadband options are available in Illinois?

Illinois has approximately 410,727 broadband service records across fiber, cable, DSL, satellite, and fixed wireless technologies.

Methodology

This report is derived from FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) records. Technology percentages reflect the share of service availability records, not unique households. Provider market share is based on reported location counts. Data is refreshed daily. Read our full methodology.

This data is also available via our public JSON API.