In Ransom there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 83.22% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 20 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 Ransom
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 Ransom are not shown.
Ransom Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Ransom is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 83.22% of Ransom. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MTCO. Call one of the companies with service in Ransom above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Ransom?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Ransom.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Ransom home can get up to 20 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 8.39% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 73.32% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Ransom.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Ransom, and slower in the central areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Ransom?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Ransom you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 51.68% of Ransom homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 9.90%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 38.26%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Ransom homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Ransom, along with details on where in Ransom and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber DSL in Ransom, IL
Fidium DSL coverage
About 74.83%, or 446 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, south, southwest, east, west, southeast, northwest, and northeast Ransom area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Ransom.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Ransom. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom can order from Fidium goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Ransom customers is up to 11 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Ransom 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 slowest compared to other Ransom DSL providers. Fidium offers 2 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 Ransom is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 98.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
MTCO DSL in Ransom, IL
MTCO DSL coverage
About 8.39%, or 50 people, have MTCO DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Ransom area. MTCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Ransom.
MTCO DSL download speeds
MTCO is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Ransom. Versus other DSL providers in the area, MTCO DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Ransom. The fastest plan anyone in Ransom can order from MTCO goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Ransom customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
MTCO DSL upload speeds
In Ransom download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MTCO DSL. Compared to other ISPs, MTCO is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Ransom DSL providers. MTCO offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Ransom is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Ransom DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Ransom or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Ransom compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Ransom are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 20 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 83.22% in Ransom.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Ransom 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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- Blackstone, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- South Streator, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Verona, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Streator, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grand Ridge, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Manville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Seneca, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- New Edinburg, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- North Palermo, ME: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Belgrade, ME: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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