In Oblong there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.54% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 18 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.
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DSL Internet Service Providers in Oblong
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 Oblong are not shown.
Oblong Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Oblong is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.54% of Oblong. 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 Oblong above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Oblong?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Oblong.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Oblong home can get up to 18 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 500 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, 85.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oblong.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Oblong, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Oblong?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oblong you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 64.12% of Oblong homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.93%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.43% of Oblong homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oblong, along with details on where in Oblong and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Oblong, IL
Fidium DSL coverage
About 88.68%, or 2,232 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oblong area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oblong.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oblong. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oblong. The fastest plan anyone in Oblong can order from Fidium goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oblong customers is up to 16 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Oblong download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oblong DSL providers. Fidium offers 3 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 Oblong is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Oblong, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 9.02%, or 227 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, north, southeast, east, and south Oblong 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 Oblong.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oblong. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oblong. The fastest plan anyone in Oblong 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 Oblong customers is up to 30 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Oblong 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 Oblong DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Oblong 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 2.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 78.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Oblong DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oblong or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Oblong compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Oblong are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 18 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 96.54% in Oblong.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oblong 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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- Annapolis, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Hebron, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Yale, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
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