In McDonough County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 56.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 27 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 McDonough County, IL.
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McDonough County, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in McDonough 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 McDonough County are not shown.
McDonough County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in McDonough County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 56.61% of McDonough 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 McDonough County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in McDonough County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in McDonough County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average McDonough County home can get up to 27 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which 5.46% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McDonough County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of McDonough County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in McDonough County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McDonough County you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 45.96% of McDonough County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 46.63% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.47%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.81% of McDonough County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McDonough County, along with details on where in McDonough County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in McDonough County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 56.61%, or 15,419 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McDonough 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 McDonough County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McDonough County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout McDonough County. The fastest plan anyone in McDonough 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 McDonough County customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In McDonough 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 McDonough 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 McDonough 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 1.9 Mbps.
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- 9.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 5.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
McDonough County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McDonough County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in McDonough County compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in McDonough County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 27 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 56.61% in McDonough County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McDonough 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
- Hancock County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Fulton County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, IA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, MO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Scotland County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ford County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harrison County, MO: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Warren County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Benton County, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Perry County, MO: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marshall County, WV: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Martin County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Patrick County, VA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Paulding County, OH: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Peach County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Penuelas Municipio, PR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Perry County, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds