In Mackinaw there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 85.29% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 782 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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Mackinaw, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Mackinaw
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 Mackinaw are not shown.
Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 85.29% of Mackinaw. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Tel-Star Communications. Call one of the companies with service in Mackinaw above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Mackinaw?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Mackinaw.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Mackinaw home can get up to 782 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 48.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 37.18% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mackinaw.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Mackinaw, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Mackinaw?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mackinaw you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 48.25% of Mackinaw homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.18% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.74%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.59%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Mackinaw homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mackinaw, along with details on where in Mackinaw and at what speeds.
Heartland Fiber Fiber in Mackinaw, IL
Heartland Fiber fiber coverage
About 49.24%, or 2,233 people, have Heartland Fiber fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, northeast, southwest, northwest, south, and east Mackinaw area. Heartland Fiber is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mackinaw.
Heartland Fiber fiber download speeds
Heartland Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mackinaw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Heartland Fiber fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mackinaw. The fastest plan anyone in Mackinaw can order from Heartland Fiber goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Mackinaw customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Heartland Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Mackinaw download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Heartland Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Heartland Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Mackinaw fiber providers. Heartland Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mackinaw is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications Fiber in Mackinaw, IL
Tel-Star Communications fiber coverage
About 48.11%, or 2,182 people, have Tel-Star Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, northwest, and east Mackinaw area. Tel-Star Communications is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Mackinaw.
Tel-Star Communications fiber download speeds
Tel-Star Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mackinaw. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Tel-Star Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mackinaw. The fastest plan anyone in Mackinaw can order from Tel-Star Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mackinaw customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Tel-Star Communications fiber upload speeds
In Mackinaw download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Tel-Star Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Tel-Star Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mackinaw fiber providers. Tel-Star Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mackinaw is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mackinaw Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mackinaw or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Mackinaw compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Mackinaw are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 782 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 85.29% in Mackinaw.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mackinaw 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
- Deer Creek, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Minier, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tremont, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Goodfield, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morton, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dillon, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hopedale, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stanford, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Groveland, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Towne Oaks, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Massac, KY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Beavercreek, OR: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sawmills, NC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saukville, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Attica, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Tazewell, VA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Contoocook, NH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Abbeville, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ashland, PA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Houston, AK: less fiber coverage, faster speeds