In Lomax there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Lomax
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 Lomax are not shown.
Lomax 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 97.62% of Lomax. 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 Lomax with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lomax?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lomax.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lomax home can get up to 978 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 95.24% 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 Lomax.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Lomax, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Lomax?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lomax you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.44% of Lomax 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 2.38% of Lomax homes.
Internet Market Health in Lomax
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lomax 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 Lomax based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lomax internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Lomax homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, 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 worse. Lomax internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 3 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, Lomax needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lomax, along with details on where in Lomax and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Lomax, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 95.24%, or 520 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lomax area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lomax.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lomax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lomax. The fastest plan anyone in Lomax can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lomax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Lomax 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 Lomax fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lomax is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Mediacom Cable in Lomax, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 74.91%, or 409 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, southwest, and north Lomax area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lomax.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lomax. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lomax. The fastest plan anyone in Lomax can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lomax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Lomax 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 Lomax cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lomax is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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La Harpe Telephone Company Fiber in Lomax, IL
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber coverage
About 4.95%, or 27 people, have La Harpe Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Lomax 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 Lomax.
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber download speeds
La Harpe Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lomax. Versus other fiber providers in the area, La Harpe Telephone Company fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lomax. The fastest plan anyone in Lomax can order from La Harpe Telephone Company goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Lomax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
La Harpe Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Lomax 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 Lomax fiber providers. La Harpe Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lomax is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Lomax, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 93.04%, or 508 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lomax area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lomax.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lomax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lomax. The fastest plan anyone in Lomax can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Lomax customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lomax 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 Lomax fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lomax is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lomax, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 32.23%, or 176 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, west, south, northeast, and north Lomax 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 small portion of Lomax.
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 Lomax. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lomax. The fastest plan anyone in Lomax can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Lomax 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 Lomax 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 the fastest compared to other Lomax 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 Lomax is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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Lomax Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lomax or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lomax compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Lomax are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 978 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 97.62% in Lomax.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lomax 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
- Carman, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Disco, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Spring Grove, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- La Harpe, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pontoosuc, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stronghurst, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopper, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Sugar Grove, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crystal Hill, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Curdsville, VA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cynthiana, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- David, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Day, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Decker, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Defiance, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dermont, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stephensport, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds