In Hancock County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 99.17% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 1,978 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Hancock 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 Hancock County are not shown.
Hancock County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Hancock County
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Internet service is available in 99.17% of Hancock 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Hancock County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hancock County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hancock County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hancock County home can get up to 1,978 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 15.62% 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 Hancock County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Hancock County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Hancock County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hancock County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 65.32% of Hancock County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.93% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.81%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.10%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hancock County homes.
Internet Market Health in Hancock County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hancock 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 Hancock County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.7 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Hancock County 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, Hancock County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hancock County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Hancock County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hancock County, along with details on where in Hancock County and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Hancock County, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 51.92%, or 9,148 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, north, east, northeast, and south Hancock County area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hancock County.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Hancock County 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 below average compared to other Hancock County fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County 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 DSL in Hancock County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 51.63%, or 9,097 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, northwest, southwest, south, north, east, and northeast Hancock County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hancock County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock 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 Hancock County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Hancock 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 Hancock County DSL providers. Frontier 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 Hancock 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 2.7 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 13.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 19.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 54.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Hancock County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 49.17%, or 8,663 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, southwest, northwest, and north Hancock County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hancock County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Hancock County 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 Hancock County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Hancock County, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 19.42%, or 3,422 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west and central Hancock County 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 Hancock County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hancock County customers is up to 6,609 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 80.5% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Hancock County 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 Hancock County fiber providers. Frontier 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 Hancock County 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 6,609 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 80.5% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 19.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Hancock County, IL
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber coverage
About 12.06%, or 2,125 people, have Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and east Hancock County area. Adams Telephone Co-Operative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock 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 Hancock County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Adams Telephone Co-Operative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber upload speeds
In Hancock 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 above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hancock 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 Hancock County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber in Hancock County, IL
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 10.32%, or 1,819 people, have La Harpe Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Hancock County area. La Harpe Telephone Company is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber download speeds
La Harpe Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, La Harpe Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from La Harpe Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Hancock County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for La Harpe Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, La Harpe Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hancock County fiber providers. La Harpe Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Hancock County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 6.80%, or 1,199 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Hancock County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Hancock 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 slowest compared to other Hancock County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 90.24%, or 15,900 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock 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 Hancock County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock 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 Hancock County customers is up to 49 Mbps.
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- 37.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock 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 below average compared to other Hancock 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 Hancock 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 8.8 Mbps.
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- 37.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 56.62%, or 9,976 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock 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 Hancock County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 53.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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.
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- 53.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 47.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 48.93%, or 8,621 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Hancock County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Hancock County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Nextlink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Hancock County customers is up to 526 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 76.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock County 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 Hancock County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 9 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 Hancock County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 142 Mbps.
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- 6.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 80.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.83%, or 1,380 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, east, central, north, southeast, southwest, and northeast Hancock County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock 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 Hancock County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County 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 Hancock County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.83%, or 1,380 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northwest, east, central, north, southeast, southwest, and northeast Hancock County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock 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 Hancock County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hancock County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 4.71%, or 830 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, northeast, and central Hancock County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hancock County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hancock County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hancock County. The fastest plan anyone in Hancock County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Hancock County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hancock 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 Hancock County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hancock County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hancock County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hancock County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Hancock County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Hancock County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,978 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.17% in Hancock County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hancock 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
- Lee County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clark County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McDonough County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scotland County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Schuyler County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harrison County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Union County, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Burnett County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Butts County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Caddo County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Tillamook County, OR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Todd County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Toombs County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Uinta County, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, GA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Union County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds