In Fairbury there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 86.15% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 15 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 Fairbury, IL.
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Fairbury, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Fairbury
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 Fairbury are not shown.
Fairbury Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Fairbury is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.15% of Fairbury. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Frontier. Call one of the companies with service in Fairbury above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Fairbury?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Fairbury.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Fairbury home can get up to 15 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 115 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 77.87% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Fairbury.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Fairbury, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Fairbury?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Fairbury you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.35% of Fairbury homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.21%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Fairbury homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Fairbury, along with details on where in Fairbury and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Fairbury, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 86.15%, or 3,874 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Fairbury area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Fairbury.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Fairbury. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Fairbury. The fastest plan anyone in Fairbury can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Fairbury customers is up to 15 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Fairbury download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Fairbury DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Fairbury is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 0.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Fairbury DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Fairbury or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Fairbury compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Fairbury are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 15 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 86.15% in Fairbury.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Fairbury 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
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