In Pekin there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 94.52% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 39 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 Pekin, IL.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Pekin
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 Pekin are not shown.
Pekin Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Pekin is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 94.52% of Pekin. 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 Pekin above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Pekin?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Pekin.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Pekin home can get up to 39 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 11.26% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 47.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pekin.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Pekin, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Pekin?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pekin you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Pekin homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.51% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pekin homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pekin, along with details on where in Pekin and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Pekin, IL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 94.49%, or 33,268 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pekin area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pekin.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pekin. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Pekin. The fastest plan anyone in Pekin can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pekin customers is up to 39 Mbps.
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- 11.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 9.9% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Pekin 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 Pekin DSL providers. Brightspeed 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 Pekin 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 3.8 Mbps.
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- 21.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 14.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Pekin DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pekin or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Pekin compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Pekin are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 39 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 94.52% in Pekin.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pekin 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
- North Pekin, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hollis, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pekin Heights, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette Heights, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Towne Oaks, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscarora, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Pekin, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Groveland, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Creve Coeur, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Bartonville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Springville, UT: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greeneville, TN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Greenfield, IN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Harker Heights, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Huntington Station, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Inman, SC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Inver Grove Heights, MN: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Laramie, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lawndale, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Leavenworth, KS: less DSL coverage, faster speeds