In Henderson County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 98.67% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 833 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County are not shown.
Henderson County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Henderson County
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Internet service is available in 98.67% of Henderson 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 McDonough Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Henderson County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Henderson County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Henderson County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Henderson County home can get up to 833 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.61% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.29% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Henderson County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Henderson County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Henderson County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Henderson 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 79.40% of Henderson County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.08% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.39%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.80%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.33% of Henderson County homes.
Internet Market Health in Henderson County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Henderson 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 Henderson County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Henderson County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Henderson County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, dsl, and cable, 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. Henderson 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, Henderson County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Henderson County, along with details on where in Henderson County and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Henderson County, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 77.13%, or 4,926 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson County area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Henderson County.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Henderson County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 55.69%, or 3,557 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson 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 Henderson County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 13.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 3.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 22.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Henderson County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 43.15%, or 2,756 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, south, southwest, central, northwest, southeast, and east Henderson County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Henderson County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Henderson County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 12.35%, or 789 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, and northwest Henderson County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Henderson County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from Sparklight goes up to 400 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Henderson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Henderson County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 40 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber in Henderson County, IL
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 2.51%, or 160 people, have La Harpe Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, La Harpe Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from La Harpe Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.11%, or 5,947 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson 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 Henderson County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 30 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 18.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 18.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 24.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 60.83%, or 3,885 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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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- 53.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 36.51%, or 2,332 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Henderson County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Henderson County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson 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 Henderson County customers is up to 420 Mbps.
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- 10.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 7 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 Henderson 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 165 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 14.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 20.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 42.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 7.01%, or 448 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, and southeast Henderson 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 Henderson County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Henderson County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Henderson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 7.01%, or 448 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, southwest, and southeast Henderson 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 Henderson County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Henderson County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 3.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson 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 Henderson County fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Henderson County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 3.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Louisa Communications Fixed Wireless in Henderson County, IL
Louisa Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 2.13%, or 136 people, have Louisa Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north Henderson County area. Louisa Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Henderson County.
Louisa Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Louisa Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Henderson County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Louisa Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Henderson County. The fastest plan anyone in Henderson County can order from Louisa Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Henderson County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Louisa Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Henderson County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Louisa Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Louisa Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Henderson County fixed wireless providers. Louisa Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Henderson County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Henderson County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Henderson County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Henderson County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Henderson County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 833 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.67% in Henderson County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Henderson 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
- Des Moines County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Van Buren County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Peoria County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Davis County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woodford County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Appanoose County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Ochiltree County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCook County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCormick County, SC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McCulloch County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McHenry County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McIntosh County, GA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McIntosh County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McKenzie County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- McLean County, ND: less internet coverage, faster speeds