In Franklin County there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 98.83% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,254 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 Franklin County, IL.
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Franklin County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Franklin County
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 Franklin County are not shown.
Franklin County 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 Franklin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.83% of Franklin County. 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 Franklin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Franklin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Franklin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Franklin County home can get up to 7,254 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 8.47% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% 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 Franklin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Franklin County, and slower in the central areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Franklin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Franklin County you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.83% of Franklin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Franklin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Franklin County, along with details on where in Franklin County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 98.68%, or 37,305 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Franklin County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 54.30%, or 20,528 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Franklin County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Franklin County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Franklin County customers is up to 5,899 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County 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 below average compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Frontier offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 5,899 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 55.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
Hamilton County Communications fiber coverage
About 12.39%, or 4,684 people, have Hamilton County Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, central, east, southeast, and south Franklin County area. Hamilton County Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
Hamilton County Communications fiber download speeds
Hamilton County Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hamilton County Communications fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from Hamilton County Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hamilton County Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton County Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. Hamilton County Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Franklin County, IL
ProTek Communications fiber coverage
About 8.47%, or 3,203 people, have ProTek Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, southwest, and west Franklin County area. ProTek Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Franklin County.
ProTek Communications fiber download speeds
ProTek Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Franklin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ProTek Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Franklin County. The fastest plan anyone in Franklin County can order from ProTek Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Franklin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications fiber upload speeds
In Franklin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ProTek Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ProTek Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Franklin County fiber providers. ProTek Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Franklin County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
Franklin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Franklin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Franklin County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Franklin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,254 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 98.83% in Franklin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Franklin County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Perry County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- White County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Randolph County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Posey County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ste. Genevieve County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Vanderburgh County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- St. Francois County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Warrick County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Camden County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bedford County, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Beltrami County, MN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bonner County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Branch County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bryan County, GA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bryan County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Butler County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cabo Rojo Municipio, PR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Calaveras County, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds