Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Black, IL


In Black there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 96.93% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 6,839 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 Fiber internet providers in Black, IL.

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Black, IL Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Black

Sparklight | Fiber

Availability:

94.34%

Avg. Speed:

7,000 Mbps

Wabash Communications | Fiber

Availability:

68.16%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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 Black are not shown.

 

Black Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Black is fiber internet available?

Black, IL map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 96.93% of Black. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Black above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Black?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Black.

Black, IL map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Black home can get up to 6,839 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 94.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.59% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Black.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Black, and slower in the north areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Black?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Black you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 96.93% of Black homes.
  • Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.07%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Black homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Black, along with details on where in Black and at what speeds.

Sparklight Fiber in Black, IL

Sparklight fiber coverage

About 94.34%, or 400 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Black area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Black.

 

Sparklight fiber download speeds

Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Black customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sparklight customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps

 

Sparklight fiber upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Black fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sparklight's Black fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Wabash Communications Fiber in Black, IL

Wabash Communications fiber coverage

About 68.16%, or 289 people, have Wabash Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, east, northeast, central, north, and southwest Black area. Wabash Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Black.

 

Wabash Communications fiber download speeds

Wabash Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Black. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wabash Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Black. The fastest plan anyone in Black can order from Wabash Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Black customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Wabash Communications customers in Black. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Wabash Communications fiber upload speeds

In Black download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wabash Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wabash Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Black fiber providers. Wabash Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Black is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Wabash Communications's Black fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Black Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Black or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Black compare to the rest of Illinois?

Fiber internet speeds in Black are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 6,839 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 96.93% in Black.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Black are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6280697.96%
6281599.72%
6283341.16%
6247686.73%
6244699.20%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6281893.39%
6245299.73%
62419100.00%
6284446.26%
6283782.31%

What does fiber internet look like in other cities?

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