In Nelson there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.38% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,016 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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12 Internet Service Providers in Nelson
Satellite TV and internet are available everywhere in Nelson.
No internet provider of this type serves Nelson.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from September 03, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Nelson are not shown.
Nelson 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 99.38% of Nelson. 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 Surf. Now you can call companies in Nelson with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nelson?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nelson.
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The average Nelson home can get up to 4,016 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 39.00% 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 Nelson.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Nelson, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nelson?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nelson you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 42.75% of Nelson homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.50% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.00%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nelson homes.
Internet Market Health in Nelson
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The map shows how competitive the Nelson 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 Nelson based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.5 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.9 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Nelson 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, Nelson homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, 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 worse. Nelson 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, Nelson is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you’ll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nelson, along with details on where in Nelson and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Nelson, IL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 61.50%, or 492 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, north, southeast, east, south, and northwest Nelson area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Nelson.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Brightspeed goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 22.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 80.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson DSL providers. Brightspeed offers 4 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 Nelson is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Brightspeed customers can get speeds up to 3.9 Mbps.
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- 30.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 64.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Nelson, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 43.25%, or 346 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, and northeast Nelson area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 1,954 Mbps.
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- 94.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson cable providers. XFINITY 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 Nelson is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 238 Mbps.
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- 94.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Nelson, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 39.00%, or 312 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northeast, west, east, and south Nelson area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nelson fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie Fiber in Nelson, IL
Sand Prarie fiber coverage
About 5.00%, or 40 people, have Sand Prarie fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest Nelson area. Sand Prarie is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
Sand Prarie fiber download speeds
Sand Prarie is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sand Prarie fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Sand Prarie goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sand Prarie fiber upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sand Prarie fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sand Prarie is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Nelson fiber providers. Sand Prarie offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 99.00%, or 792 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
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 Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson 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 Nelson customers is up to 48 Mbps.
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- 31.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 68.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 average compared to other Nelson 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 Nelson 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 8.3 Mbps.
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- 31.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 68.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 98.00%, or 784 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 80.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 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 Nelson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 10 Mbps.
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- 9.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 80.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 10.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 97.25%, or 778 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nelson area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nelson.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 292 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 the fastest compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Nelson is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 6.0 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 96.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 40.75%, or 326 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, southeast, and south Nelson area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson fixed wireless providers. EarthLink 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 Nelson 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 40.75%, or 326 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, east, central, southeast, and south Nelson area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Nelson.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nelson customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson 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 Nelson fixed wireless providers. AT&T 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 Nelson 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 3.5 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 96.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
LR Communications Fixed Wireless in Nelson, IL
LR Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 2.75%, or 22 people, have LR Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Nelson area. LR Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Nelson.
LR Communications fixed wireless download speeds
LR Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nelson. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, LR Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nelson. The fastest plan anyone in Nelson can order from LR Communications goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Nelson customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
LR Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nelson download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for LR Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, LR Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Nelson fixed wireless providers. LR Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nelson is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nelson Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nelson or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nelson compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Nelson are faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 3,187 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,016 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.04% versus 99.38% in Nelson.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nelson 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
- Prairieville, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sterling, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rock Falls, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yeoward Addition, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Penrose, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dixon, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Woosung, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Harmon, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Galt, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Como, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Caryville, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Bloomfield, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Weldona, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedarville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Grove, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Creek, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cecilton, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Catawba, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Casa Blanca, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Sumpter, MI: more internet coverage, slower speeds