In Forreston there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 82.59% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,986 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 Forreston, IL.
To see availability maps for all providers including fiber, cable, DSL, and more in Forreston, IL please click below.
Forreston, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Forreston
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 Forreston are not shown.
Forreston Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Forreston is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 82.59% of Forreston. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Surf. Call one of the companies with service in Forreston above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Forreston?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Forreston.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Forreston home can get up to 7,986 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 81.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.19% of homes can only purchase plans up to 7,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Forreston.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Forreston, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Forreston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Forreston you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 82.59% of Forreston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 6.42% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.70%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Forreston homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Forreston, along with details on where in Forreston and at what speeds.
SURF Internet Fiber in Forreston, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 81.40%, or 1,370 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Forreston area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Forreston.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forreston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forreston. The fastest plan anyone in Forreston can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Forreston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Forreston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Forreston fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forreston is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Forreston, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.01%, or 909 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, southwest, south, and north Forreston area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Forreston.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Forreston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Forreston. The fastest plan anyone in Forreston can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Forreston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Forreston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Forreston fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Forreston is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Forreston Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Forreston or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Forreston compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Forreston are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,986 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 82.59% in Forreston.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Forreston are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Adeline, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Leaf River, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- German Valley, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Polo, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shannon, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Morris, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lightsville, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Egan, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Freeport, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lanark, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- St. Bonaventure, NY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Leeds, ME: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Julian, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hurley, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hope, ME: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Home, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hollybrook, LA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stamps, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gum Spring, VA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Grimsley, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds