In Adams County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.81% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,125 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Adams 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 Adams County are not shown.
Adams County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 98.81% of Adams County. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Adams Telephone Co-Operative. Now you can call companies in Adams County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Adams County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Adams County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Adams County home can get up to 1,125 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,200 Mbps, which 73.01% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Adams County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Adams County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Adams County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Adams County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.49% of Adams County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 73.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.30%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.19% of Adams County homes.
Internet Market Health in Adams County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Adams County internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Adams County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.5 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.2 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Adams County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Adams County homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, cable, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Adams County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Adams County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Adams County, along with details on where in Adams County and at what speeds.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Adams County, IL
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber coverage
About 92.31%, or 60,684 people, have Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Adams County area. Adams Telephone Co-Operative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Adams County.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber download speeds
Adams Telephone Co-Operative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Adams Telephone Co-Operative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Adams County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Adams Telephone Co-Operative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Adams County fiber providers. Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Adams County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Adams County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 73.01%, or 47,995 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, south, central, northwest, and north Adams County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Adams County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Adams County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Adams County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Adams County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Adams County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 3.47%, or 2,283 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southeast, and east Adams County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Adams County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.1% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Adams County DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Adams County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 95.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 89.15%, or 58,603 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Adams County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Adams County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 21 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Adams County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers 3 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 Adams County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 2.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 81.35%, or 53,479 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Adams 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 much of Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams 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 Adams County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams 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 12 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 30.08%, or 19,776 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Adams County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Adams County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams 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 below average compared to other Adams County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 Adams County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 30.08%, or 19,776 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Adams County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Adams County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams 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 below average compared to other Adams County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 3 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 Adams County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 5.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 23.42%, or 15,393 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south, northeast, southeast, north, central, east, and southwest Adams County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Adams County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 492 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 22.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Adams County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 6 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 Adams County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 210 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 12.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 26.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 20.04%, or 13,175 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, south, east, southeast, and north Adams County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Adams County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Adams County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams 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 Adams County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Adams County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Adams County, IL
Illinois Net fixed wireless coverage
About 3.84%, or 2,526 people, have Illinois Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the south and southeast Adams County area. Illinois Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Adams County.
Illinois Electric Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Illinois Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Adams County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Illinois Net fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Adams County. The fastest plan anyone in Adams County can order from Illinois Net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Adams County customers is up to 93 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 88.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Adams County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Illinois Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Illinois Net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Adams County fixed wireless providers. Illinois Net offers 4 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 Adams County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Illinois Net customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 88.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Adams County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Adams County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Adams County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Adams County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,125 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.81% in Adams County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Adams County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Lewis County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Brown County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cass County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Menard County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Macon County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Daviess County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Piatt County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andrew County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Aroostook County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgetown County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tehama County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chaves County, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pender County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eddy County, NM: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Benito County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maverick County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McKinley County, NM: less internet coverage, slower speeds