In Pope County there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 99.52% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 6,949 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 Pope County, IL.
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Pope County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Pope 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 Pope County are not shown.
Pope County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Pope County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 99.52% of Pope 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 Pope County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Pope County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Pope County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Pope County home can get up to 6,949 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 98.70% 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 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Pope County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Pope County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Pope County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Pope County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 99.52% of Pope 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 Pope County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Pope County, along with details on where in Pope County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Pope County, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 98.70%, or 3,714 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Pope County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Pope County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Pope County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope 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
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Pope County, IL
Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 84.99%, or 3,198 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Pope County area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Pope County.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Pope County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Pope County. The fastest plan anyone in Pope County can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Pope County customers is up to 719 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Pope County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Pope County fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Pope County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Pope County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Pope County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Pope County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Pope County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 6,949 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.52% in Pope County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Pope 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
- Hardin County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bollinger County, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio County, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- East Carroll Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stonewall County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stewart County, GA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Stevens County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ellsworth County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ellis County, OK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Elliott County, KY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Elk County, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edwards County, TX: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Edwards County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds