Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Pekin, IL


In Pekin there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 88.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,004 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 Pekin, IL.

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Pekin, IL Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Pekin

i3 Broadband | Fiber

Availability:

88.43%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Brightspeed | Fiber

Availability:

2.65%

Avg. Speed:

1,081 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 Pekin are not shown.

 

Pekin 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 Pekin is fiber internet available?

Pekin, IL map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 88.43% of Pekin. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is i3 Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Pekin above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Pekin?

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

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The average Pekin home can get up to 1,004 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 88.08% 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 Pekin.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Pekin, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Pekin?

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

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Pekin homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 97.51% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.40%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Pekin homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

i3 Broadband Fiber in Pekin, IL

i3 Broadband fiber coverage

About 88.43%, or 31,136 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Pekin area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pekin.

 

i3 Broadband fiber download speeds

i3 Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pekin. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pekin. The fastest plan anyone in Pekin can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Pekin customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to i3 Broadband customers in Pekin. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds

In Pekin download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for i3 Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pekin fiber providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pekin is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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i3 Broadband's Pekin fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Brightspeed Fiber in Pekin, IL

Brightspeed fiber coverage

About 2.65%, or 934 people, have Brightspeed fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, south, northwest, and west Pekin area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Pekin.

 

Brightspeed fiber download speeds

Brightspeed is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pekin. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Brightspeed fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pekin. The fastest plan anyone in Pekin can order from Brightspeed goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Pekin customers is up to 1,081 Mbps.

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

  • 13.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Brightspeed fiber upload speeds

In Pekin download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Brightspeed fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pekin fiber providers. Brightspeed offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pekin is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 940 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 1,081 Mbps.

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Brightspeed's Pekin fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 13.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
  • 86.7% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Pekin Fiber by Area

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

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

Fiber internet speeds in Pekin are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,004 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 88.43% in Pekin.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6155487.79%
615357.09%
6161083.43%
6160781.31%
6154750.94%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
61539100.00%
6160520.76%
6156853.14%
6160278.79%
6160625.44%

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