In Cornell there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 75.30% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 10 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Cornell, IL.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Cornell
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Cornell are not shown.
Cornell Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Cornell is DSL internet available?

DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 75.30% of Cornell. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Fidium. Call one of the companies with service in Cornell above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Cornell?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Cornell.

DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Cornell home can get up to 10 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 10 Mbps, which 75.30% of residents can get.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Cornell?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Cornell you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.20% of Cornell homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 50.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Cornell homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Cornell, along with details on where in Cornell and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Cornell, IL

Fidium DSL coverage
About 64.30%, or 643 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, southeast, south, central, north, west, southwest, and northeast Cornell area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Cornell.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cornell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cornell. The fastest plan anyone in Cornell can order from Fidium goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cornell customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Cornell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cornell DSL providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cornell is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Cornell, IL

Frontier DSL coverage
About 11.00%, or 110 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Cornell area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Cornell.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Cornell. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Cornell. The fastest plan anyone in Cornell can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Cornell customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Cornell download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Cornell DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Cornell is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Cornell DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Cornell or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Cornell compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Cornell are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 10 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 75.30% in Cornell.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Cornell are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Manville, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Blackstone, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rowe, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ancona, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Long Point, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Reading, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- South Streator, IL: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Sunbury, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Streator, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Graymont, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bancroft, WI: less DSL coverage, similar speeds
- Side Lake, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Shieldsville, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scotland, PA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Blandinsville, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bladensburg, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bee Branch, AR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sleepy Creek, WV: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Camas Valley, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bartlett, NH: less DSL coverage, similar speeds


