In Monroe County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.73% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 879 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County are not shown.
Monroe County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Monroe County
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Internet service is available in 99.73% of Monroe 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 Spectrum. Now you can call companies in Monroe County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Monroe County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Monroe County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Monroe County home can get up to 879 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 85.20% 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 Monroe County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Monroe County, and slower in the south areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Monroe County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Monroe 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 60.47% of Monroe County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 24.73% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 6.88%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.66%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Monroe County homes.
Internet Market Health in Monroe County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Monroe 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 Monroe County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.8 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Monroe County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 8 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Monroe County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, fixed wireless, cable, and fiber, 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. Monroe 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, Monroe County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Monroe County, along with details on where in Monroe County and at what speeds.
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL in Monroe County, IL
HTC DSL coverage
About 96.06%, or 33,585 people, have HTC DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Monroe County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Monroe County.
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL download speeds
HTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, HTC DSL is the fastest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from HTC goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monroe County customers is up to 90 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company DSL upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HTC DSL. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monroe County DSL providers. HTC 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 Monroe County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, HTC customers can get speeds up to 18 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 10.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Monroe County, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 64.93%, or 22,702 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, east, central, northwest, northeast, south, and southeast Monroe County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Monroe County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Monroe County 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 Monroe County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Monroe County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 985 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company Fiber in Monroe County, IL
HTC fiber coverage
About 60.11%, or 21,015 people, have HTC fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Monroe County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Monroe County.
Harrisonville Telephone Company fiber download speeds
HTC is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, HTC fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from HTC goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company fiber upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for HTC fiber. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monroe County fiber providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe 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
Spectrum Fiber in Monroe County, IL
Spectrum fiber coverage
About 7.33%, or 2,563 people, have Spectrum fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, east, southwest, and central Monroe County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
Spectrum fiber download speeds
Spectrum is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Spectrum fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum fiber upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Monroe County fiber providers. Spectrum 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 Monroe County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 968 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 93.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 6.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Monroe County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 2.30%, or 803 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Monroe County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Monroe 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 slowest compared to other Monroe County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Monroe County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.55%, or 543 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Monroe County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Frontier goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Monroe 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 slowest compared to other Monroe County DSL providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County 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 Monroe County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 83.61%, or 29,230 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Monroe 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 much of Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe 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 Monroe County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 27.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 7.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 27.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 73.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 67.30%, or 23,530 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, north, central, northwest, southeast, west, southwest, and south Monroe County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Monroe County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe 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 above average compared to other Monroe County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 37.70%, or 13,181 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Monroe County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Monroe County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 800 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Monroe County customers is up to 346 Mbps.
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- 0.1% up to 800.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Monroe County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 6 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 Monroe County is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 28 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 83.5% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 30.76%, or 10,754 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, east, southwest, northeast, west, and south Monroe County 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 Monroe County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe 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 Monroe County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 30.76%, or 10,754 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northwest, southeast, east, southwest, northeast, west, and south Monroe County 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 Monroe County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe 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 Monroe County customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 6.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company Fixed Wireless in Monroe County, IL
HTC fixed wireless coverage
About 3.28%, or 1,147 people, have HTC fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, southeast, west, south, and northwest Monroe County area. HTC is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Monroe County.
Harrisonville Telephone Company fixed wireless download speeds
HTC is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Monroe County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, HTC fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Monroe County. The fastest plan anyone in Monroe County can order from HTC goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Monroe County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harrisonville Telephone Company fixed wireless upload speeds
In Monroe County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for HTC fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, HTC is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Monroe County fixed wireless providers. HTC offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Monroe County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Monroe County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Monroe County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Monroe County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Monroe County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 879 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.73% in Monroe County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Monroe 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
- Jefferson County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gasconade County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Osage County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Edwards County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miller County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wabash County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Halifax County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sequoyah County, OK: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Seneca County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scotts Bluff County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scott County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Scott County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scotland County, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Schoharie County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Salem City, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Russell County, VA: less internet coverage, faster speeds