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In Effingham County there are 8 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 99.16% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 305 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 Fixed Wireless internet providers in Effingham County, IL.
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Effingham County, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Effingham 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 Effingham County are not shown.
Effingham County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Effingham County is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 99.16% of Effingham County. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Effingham County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Effingham County?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Effingham County.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Effingham County home can get up to 305 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the county is 400 Mbps, which 41.46% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Effingham County.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Effingham County, and slower in the southeast areas of the county.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Effingham County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Effingham County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with fixed wireless in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.81% of Effingham County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 15.81% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 13.96%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Effingham County homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Effingham County, along with details on where in Effingham County and at what speeds.
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 99.05%, or 34,338 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Effingham County.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 150 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.5% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. GigFire offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 129 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.5% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
KNR Wireless Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
KNR Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 92.46%, or 32,055 people, have KNR Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. KNR Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Effingham County.
KNR Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
KNR Wireless is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, KNR Wireless fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from KNR Wireless goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
KNR Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for KNR Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, KNR Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. KNR Wireless offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 71.87%, or 24,917 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Effingham County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 71.87%, or 24,917 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Effingham County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 44 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 7.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 63.81%, or 22,121 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.61%, or 19,625 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 320 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 73.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
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- 73.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 51.70%, or 17,923 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Effingham County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Effingham County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Effingham County customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 7.9 Mbps.
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- 29.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 71.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Effingham County, IL
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 7.36%, or 2,551 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, and southwest Effingham County area. Community Fiber Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Effingham County.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Effingham County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Effingham County. The fastest plan anyone in Effingham County can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Effingham County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Effingham County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Effingham County fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Effingham County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Effingham County Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Effingham County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Effingham County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Effingham County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 305 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the county. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 99.16% in Effingham County.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Effingham County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Jasper County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Crawford County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Macoupin County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Greene County, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Jersey County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, IN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Powhatan County, VA: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, WV: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Floyd County, KY: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, AL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, TN: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gallia County, OH: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Garvin County, OK: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Geneva County, AL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Gillespie County, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds