In Emma there are 5 residential internet providers covering 97.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 421 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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5 Internet Service Providers in Emma
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 Emma are not shown.
Emma Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.92% of Emma. 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Emma with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Emma?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Emma.
Internet Speed Key
The average Emma home can get up to 421 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 56.94% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.25% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Emma.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Emma, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Emma?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Emma you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Emma homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 97.92%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.08% of Emma homes.
Internet Market Health in Emma
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Emma 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 Emma based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Emma internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Emma homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Emma internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Emma badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Emma, along with details on where in Emma and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Emma, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 63.19%, or 91 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, north, west, south, and east Emma area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Emma.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emma. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Emma. The fastest plan anyone in Emma can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Emma customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 4.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Emma 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 Emma DSL providers. Frontier offers 3 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 Emma 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 4.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 68.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Emma, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 77.08%, or 111 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, west, north, south, east, and northeast Emma area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Emma.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Emma. The fastest plan anyone in Emma can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Emma customers is up to 400 Mbps.
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- 73.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emma download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Emma fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 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 Emma is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 81 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 7.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Emma, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 73.61%, or 106 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Emma area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Emma.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Emma. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Emma. The fastest plan anyone in Emma can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Emma customers is up to 295 Mbps.
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- 67.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Emma 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 the slowest compared to other Emma fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 3 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 Emma is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 25 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 12.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
Emma Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Emma or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Emma compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Emma are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 421 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 97.92% in Emma.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Emma 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 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
- New Haven, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rising Sun, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Omaha, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maunie, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Carmi, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Epworth, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Norris City, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Coffeeville, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Chacon, NM: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cherrystone, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chestnutridge, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chickasaw, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chignik Lake, AK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chimes, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chimney Rock Village, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds