In Lima there are 8 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Lima
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 Lima are not shown.
Lima 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
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Internet service is available in 100.00% of Lima. 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 Adams Telephone Co-Operative. Now you can call companies in Lima with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lima?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lima.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lima home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 100.00% of residents can get.
What type of internet should I choose in Lima?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lima you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 100.00% of Lima homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Lima homes.
Internet Market Health in Lima
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lima 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 Lima based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Lima internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lima homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. Lima internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 4 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, Lima badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lima, along with details on where in Lima and at what speeds.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative Fiber in Lima, IL
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber coverage
About 100.00%, or 320 people, have Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lima area. Adams Telephone Co-Operative is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Lima.
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber download speeds
Adams Telephone Co-Operative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from Adams Telephone Co-Operative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Adams Telephone Co-Operative fiber upload speeds
In Lima 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 the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lima fiber providers. Adams Telephone Co-Operative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lima, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 82.81%, or 265 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lima area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lima.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lima fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lima, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 13.13%, or 42 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, and southwest Lima 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 very small piece of Lima.
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 Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Lima, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 2.50%, or 8 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Lima area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lima.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lima, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 1.88%, or 6 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Lima 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 Lima.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima 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 Lima, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 1.88%, or 6 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest Lima 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 Lima.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lima. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lima. The fastest plan anyone in Lima can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lima customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lima 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 Lima fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lima is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Lima Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lima or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lima compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Lima are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 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 Lima.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lima 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
- Tioga, IL: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Ursa, IL: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Sutter, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mendon, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Loraine, IL: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Canton, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Point, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Elderville, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Grange, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Warsaw, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Ihlen, MN: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jones Mills, AR: equal internet coverage, similar speeds
- Johnsonville, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jericho, WI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jachin, AL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ivytown, MD: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isaban, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Inez, PA: less internet coverage, similar speeds
- Indiantown, MI: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Mills, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds