In Wood River there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 74.06% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,650 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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Wood River, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Wood River
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 Wood River are not shown.
Wood River Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Wood River is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 74.06% of Wood River. 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 Wood River above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Wood River?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Wood River.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Wood River home can get up to 5,650 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 35.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 5.60% 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 Wood River.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Wood River, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Wood River?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wood River you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 74.06% of Wood River homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.93% of the city.
- 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 Wood River homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wood River, along with details on where in Wood River and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Wood River, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 56.61%, or 6,516 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, west, north, northwest, and east Wood River area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wood River.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wood River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wood River. The fastest plan anyone in Wood River can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wood River customers is up to 4,297 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Wood River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wood River fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Wood River is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4,297 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Wood River, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 56.61%, or 6,516 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, south, west, north, northwest, and east Wood River area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wood River.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wood River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wood River. The fastest plan anyone in Wood River can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Wood River customers is up to 4,297 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 82.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Wood River download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wood River fiber providers. AT&T 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 Wood River is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4,297 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 82.4% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Wood River, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 35.25%, or 4,057 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, southeast, northwest, east, central, south, west, and southwest Wood River area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wood River.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wood River. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wood River. The fastest plan anyone in Wood River can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Wood River customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Wood River 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 Wood River fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wood River is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Wood River Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wood River or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Wood River compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Wood River are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 5,650 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 74.06% in Wood River.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wood River 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
- East Alton, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roxana, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hartford, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Roxana, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cottage Hills, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bethalto, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Alton, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moro, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poag, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wanda, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Louisville, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincolnshire, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lindon, UT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Linganore, MD: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Litchfield, NH: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Aberdeen, NC: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little Chute, WI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Long Valley, NJ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loudon, TN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Park, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds