In Hancock County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 51.63% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 43 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 Hancock County, IL.
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Hancock County, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Hancock County
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 Hancock County are not shown.
Hancock County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hancock County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 51.63% of Hancock County. 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 Hancock County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hancock County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hancock County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hancock County home can get up to 43 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 6.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hancock County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hancock County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hancock County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hancock County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.32% of Hancock County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.93% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.81%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hancock County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hancock County, along with details on where in Hancock County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Hancock County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 51.63%, or 9,097 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, south, north, east, and northeast Hancock County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hancock County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hancock County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hancock County 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 Hancock County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County 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 2.7 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hancock County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hancock County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hancock County compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Hancock County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 43 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 51.63% in Hancock County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hancock County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Lee County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- McDonough County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Scotland County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Ford County, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Worth County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nodaway County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, TN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Burnett County, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Butts County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Caddo County, OK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tillamook County, OR: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Todd County, MN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Toombs County, GA: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Uinta County, WY: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Union County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds