In Essex there are 13 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 721 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Essex
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 Essex are not shown.
Essex 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
Availability maps for all providers in Essex
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Essex. 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Essex with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Essex?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Essex.
Internet Speed Key
The average Essex home can get up to 721 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 65.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.03% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Essex.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Essex, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Essex?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Essex you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Essex homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.82% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 2.78%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 31.40%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Essex homes.
Internet Market Health in Essex
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Essex 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 Essex based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Essex internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Essex homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, 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. Essex internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 9 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, Essex needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Essex, along with details on where in Essex and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Essex, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 65.82%, or 830 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, central, northwest, and northeast Essex area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Essex.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Essex cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Essex, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 23.16%, or 292 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, southeast, and southwest Essex area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Essex.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex 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 Essex customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 70.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 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 Essex 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 2.1 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 70.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
Bertram Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.58%, or 1,180 people, have Bertram Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Essex area. Bertram Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Essex.
Bertram Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Bertram Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bertram Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Bertram Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bertram Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bertram Internet is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. Bertram Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless coverage
About 81.76%, or 1,031 people, have ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Essex area. ClearSKY Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Essex.
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless download speeds
ClearSKY Systems is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from ClearSKY Systems goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for ClearSKY Systems fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ClearSKY Systems is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. ClearSKY Systems offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 62.97%, or 794 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, west, northeast, northwest, central, east, southeast, and south Essex area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Essex.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 48.37%, or 610 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, northeast, northwest, east, southwest, north, and south Essex area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Essex.
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 Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Essex customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 56.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 43.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex 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 average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Essex 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 56.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 43.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 48.22%, or 608 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southeast, northeast, north, east, southwest, south, and northwest Essex area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Essex.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 26.17%, or 330 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, southwest, central, east, and south Essex 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 Essex.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 26.17%, or 330 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northeast, southwest, central, east, and south Essex 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 Essex.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex 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 Essex fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 13.16%, or 166 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and north Essex area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Essex.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Essex customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Essex, IL
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 9.28%, or 117 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and north Essex 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 Essex.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Essex. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Essex. The fastest plan anyone in Essex can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Essex 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 Essex download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Essex fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Essex is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Essex Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Essex or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Essex compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Essex are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 721 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% in Essex.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Essex 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
- East Brooklyn, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Union Hill, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- South Wilmington, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Godley, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ritchie, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Reddick, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Braceville, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bonfield, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Braidwood, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lakewood Shores, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Goshen, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tilden, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tidwell, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tidioute, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sykesville, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Shore, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake George, MI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lacassine, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kawaihae, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henderson, GA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds