In Stephenson County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 17.09% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,132 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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Stephenson County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Stephenson 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 Stephenson County are not shown.
Stephenson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Stephenson County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 17.09% of Stephenson 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 Stephenson County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Stephenson County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Stephenson County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Stephenson County home can get up to 4,132 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 8,000 Mbps, which 7.65% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.44% 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 Stephenson County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Stephenson County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Stephenson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stephenson County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.09% of Stephenson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 63.39% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 19.36%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Stephenson County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stephenson County, along with details on where in Stephenson County and at what speeds.
SURF Internet Fiber in Stephenson County, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 7.65%, or 3,413 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and central Stephenson County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stephenson County.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Stephenson 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 Stephenson County fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fiber in Stephenson County, IL
Sand Prarie fiber coverage
About 6.70%, or 2,989 people, have Sand Prarie fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and west Stephenson County area. Sand Prarie is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stephenson County.
Sand Prarie fiber download speeds
Sand Prarie is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sand Prarie fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from Sand Prarie goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie fiber upload speeds
In Stephenson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sand Prarie fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sand Prarie is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stephenson County fiber providers. Sand Prarie offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson 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
Sonic Fiber in Stephenson County, IL
Sonic fiber coverage
About 2.74%, or 1,222 people, have Sonic fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Stephenson County area. Sonic is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stephenson County.
Sonic fiber download speeds
Sonic is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stephenson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sonic fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stephenson County. The fastest plan anyone in Stephenson County can order from Sonic goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stephenson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sonic fiber upload speeds
In Stephenson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sonic fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sonic is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Stephenson County fiber providers. Sonic offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stephenson 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
Stephenson County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stephenson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Stephenson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Stephenson County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,132 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 17.09% in Stephenson County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stephenson 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
- Winnebago County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Clatsop County, OR: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah County, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, OH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shawano County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Coffee County, AL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds