In Lee County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 42.75% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,956 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 Lee County, IL.
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Lee County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Lee 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 Lee County are not shown.
Lee 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 Lee County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 42.75% of Lee County. 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 Lee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lee County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lee County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lee County home can get up to 7,956 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 42.48% 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 Lee County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lee County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lee County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.75% of Lee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 28.85% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 5.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 22.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lee County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lee County, along with details on where in Lee County and at what speeds.
SURF Internet Fiber in Lee County, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 42.50%, or 14,512 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, north, south, west, and central Lee County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lee County.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lee County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lee County. The fastest plan anyone in Lee County can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lee County customers is up to 7,997 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Lee County 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 Lee County fiber providers. Surf 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 Lee County is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2,000 Mbps. On average, Surf customers can get speeds up to 7,997 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.9% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Lee County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lee County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Lee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,956 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 42.75% in Lee County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lee 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
- Whiteside County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kane County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DuPage County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cook County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Berrien County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poweshiek County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Hendry County, FL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sanpete County, UT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sanilac County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Houghton County, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hot Spring County, AR: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hocking County, OH: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hill County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hickman County, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Henry County, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds