In Lawrence there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 539 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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11 Internet Service Providers in Lawrence
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 Lawrence are not shown.
Lawrence 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 Lawrence
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Lawrence. 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Lawrence with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lawrence?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lawrence.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lawrence home can get up to 539 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 34.55% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lawrence.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Lawrence, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lawrence?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lawrence you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 36.36% of Lawrence homes.
- Cable is fastest for 34.55% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 29.09%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lawrence homes.
Internet Market Health in Lawrence
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lawrence 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 Lawrence based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lawrence internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lawrence homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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 similar. Lawrence internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 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, Lawrence needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lawrence, along with details on where in Lawrence and at what speeds.
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Lawrence, IL
Sharon Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 52.73%, or 116 people, have Sharon Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northeast, and northwest Lawrence area. Sharon Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lawrence.
Sharon Telephone Company fiber download speeds
Sharon Telephone Company is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sharon Telephone Company fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Sharon Telephone Company goes up to 350 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 350.0 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sharon Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sharon Telephone Company is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lawrence fiber providers. Sharon Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Lawrence, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 34.55%, or 76 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, south, and southeast Lawrence area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Lawrence.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lawrence cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 220 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Lawrence.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 81 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 above average compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Lawrence is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 16 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 220 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lawrence area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Lawrence.
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 Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence 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 Lawrence customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence 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
- 67.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 76.82%, or 169 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, south, southeast, east, and central Lawrence area. e-vergent is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from e-vergent goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. e-vergent offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 73.18%, or 161 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, central, southeast, and east Lawrence area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lawrence.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence 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 the fastest compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 17.27%, or 38 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and west Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 17.27%, or 38 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and west Lawrence 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 Lawrence.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lawrence customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lawrence is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless in Lawrence, IL
Fox Valley fixed wireless coverage
About 13.64%, or 30 people, have Fox Valley fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast and south Lawrence area. Fox Valley is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lawrence.
Fox Valley Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Fox Valley is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lawrence. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Fox Valley fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lawrence. The fastest plan anyone in Lawrence can order from Fox Valley goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lawrence customers is up to 34 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 60.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lawrence download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fox Valley fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Fox Valley is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Lawrence fixed wireless providers. Fox Valley 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 Lawrence is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Fox Valley customers can get speeds up to 8.0 Mbps.
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- 60.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 40.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Lawrence Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lawrence or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lawrence compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Lawrence are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 539 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 Lawrence.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lawrence 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
- Harvard, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walworth, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sharon, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linton, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Capron, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fontana, WI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Delavan Lake, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Williams Bay, WI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hartland, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Windecker, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longview, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Luray, SC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lushton, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lyleville, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wood Lake, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magnet, IN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Magnolia, TN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mahanoy Plane, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maher, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds