In Mason County there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 77.43% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 37 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 Mason County, IL.
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Mason County, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Mason 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 Mason County are not shown.
Mason County 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 Mason County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 77.43% of Mason County. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Brightspeed. Call one of the companies with service in Mason County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Mason County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mason County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Mason County home can get up to 37 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 100 Mbps, which 8.44% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 43.45% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mason County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Mason County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mason County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mason County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 80.21% of Mason County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.76% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.18%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.27%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Mason County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mason County, along with details on where in Mason County and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Mason County, IL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 58.53%, or 7,659 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northwest, northeast, and central Mason County area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Mason County.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 14.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 21.4% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Mason County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mason County DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Mason County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 4.7 Mbps.
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- 35.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Mason County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 19.09%, or 2,498 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, southwest, northwest, and central Mason County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mason County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mason County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Mason County. The fastest plan anyone in Mason County can order from Frontier goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Mason County customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 1.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Mason 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 slowest compared to other Mason County DSL providers. Frontier offers 2 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 Mason County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.0 Mbps.
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- 1.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 98.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mason County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mason County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Mason County compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Mason County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 37 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 77.43% in Mason County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mason 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
- Logan County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Schuyler County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- De Witt County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vermilion County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fountain County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Adair County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sullivan County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Moody County, SD: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Orange County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Norton County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Arctic Borough, AK: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morris County, KS: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Morrill County, NE: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Mora County, NM: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Moore County, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Oregon County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montmorency County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds