In Hamilton there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,845 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Hamilton
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 Hamilton are not shown.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton
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Internet service is available in 99.83% of Hamilton. 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Hamilton with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hamilton?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hamilton.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hamilton home can get up to 5,845 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 79.34% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hamilton.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hamilton, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Hamilton?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hamilton you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 85.48% of Hamilton homes.
- Cable is fastest for 4.03% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.27%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 9.05%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hamilton homes.
Internet Market Health in Hamilton
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hamilton 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 Hamilton based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.4 (healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Hamilton 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, Hamilton homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Hamilton internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 8 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, Hamilton is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hamilton, along with details on where in Hamilton and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Hamilton, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 84.38%, or 2,928 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hamilton.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hamilton customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Hamilton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hamilton fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hamilton, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 82.82%, or 2,874 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hamilton.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton customers is up to 6,916 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 95.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hamilton download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hamilton fiber providers. Frontier 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 Hamilton is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5,000 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,916 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 95.8% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 4.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Hamilton, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 80.29%, or 2,786 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hamilton.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hamilton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Hamilton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hamilton cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton 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 Hamilton, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 57.84%, or 2,007 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hamilton.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton 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 Hamilton customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 6.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 72.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hamilton, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 95.53%, or 3,315 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hamilton.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton customers is up to 84 Mbps.
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- 80.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton 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 below average compared to other Hamilton fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Hamilton 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hamilton, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.26%, or 3,236 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hamilton.
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 Hamilton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton 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 Hamilton customers is up to 79 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 28.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hamilton, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 51.04%, or 1,771 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hamilton area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hamilton.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hamilton customers is up to 478 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 85.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hamilton fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Hamilton is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 98 Mbps.
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- 95.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 1.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hamilton, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 18.24%, or 633 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, northeast, north, and southeast Hamilton 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 Hamilton.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hamilton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton 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 Hamilton fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton 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 Hamilton, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 18.24%, or 633 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, southwest, west, northeast, north, and southeast Hamilton 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 Hamilton.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hamilton. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hamilton. The fastest plan anyone in Hamilton can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hamilton customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hamilton 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 Hamilton fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hamilton is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hamilton Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hamilton or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hamilton compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Hamilton are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 5,845 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.83% in Hamilton.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hamilton 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
- Keokuk, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elvaston, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elderville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warsaw, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mooar, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Summitville, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Alexandria, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Adrian, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McCall, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Basco, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Girard, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pine City, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Somis, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kiefer, OK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Islamorada, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grantville, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garner, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Flora, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elsie, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elm Springs, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds