In Sterling there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 64.78% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,013 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 Sterling, IL.
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Sterling, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Sterling
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 Sterling are not shown.
Sterling Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Sterling is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 64.78% of Sterling. 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 Sterling above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Sterling?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Sterling.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Sterling home can get up to 1,013 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, 63.92% 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 Sterling.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Sterling, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Sterling?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Sterling you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
- Cable is fastest for 93.62% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 5.19%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Sterling homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Sterling, along with details on where in Sterling and at what speeds.
SURF Internet Fiber in Sterling, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 64.78%, or 12,725 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Sterling area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Sterling.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Sterling. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Sterling. The fastest plan anyone in Sterling can order from Surf goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Sterling customers is up to 1,013 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Sterling 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 Sterling fiber providers. Surf 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 Sterling is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Surf customers can get speeds up to 1,013 Mbps.
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- 1.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 98.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sterling Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Sterling or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Sterling compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Sterling are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,013 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 64.78% in Sterling.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Sterling 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
- Rock Falls, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Como, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Yeoward Addition, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Coleta, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Round Grove, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Prairieville, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dixon, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Milledgeville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lyndon, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Morrison, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Charleston, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Walled Lake, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wade Hampton, SC: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Voorhees, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vincent, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chesterton, IN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cheney, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chehalis, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Charlestown, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds