In Nilwood there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 805 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Nilwood
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 Nilwood are not shown.
Nilwood 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 Nilwood. 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 Cable One. Now you can call companies in Nilwood with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Nilwood?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Nilwood.

Internet Speed Key
The average Nilwood home can get up to 805 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 69.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.65% of homes can only purchase plans up to 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Nilwood.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Nilwood, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Nilwood?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Nilwood you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Nilwood homes.
- Cable is fastest for 69.77% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 30.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Nilwood homes.
Internet Market Health in Nilwood

Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Nilwood 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 Nilwood based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Nilwood internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Nilwood homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, and dsl, 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. Nilwood internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 5 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, Nilwood badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Nilwood, along with details on where in Nilwood and at what speeds.
Sparklight Cable in Nilwood, IL

Sparklight cable coverage
About 69.77%, or 210 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, south, east, and northeast Nilwood area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nilwood.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Nilwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nilwood cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nilwood is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Nilwood, IL

Frontier DSL coverage
About 5.98%, or 18 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast and east Nilwood 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 Nilwood.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nilwood customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 77.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nilwood DSL providers. Frontier 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 Nilwood is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 2.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 22.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Nilwood, IL

Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 301 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nilwood area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of Nilwood.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nilwood customers is up to 303 Mbps.
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- 67.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 32.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Nilwood fixed wireless providers. Wisper 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 Nilwood is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 27 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.8% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 32.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Royell Communications Fixed Wireless in Nilwood, IL

Royell Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 91.69%, or 276 people, have Royell Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Nilwood area. Royell Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Nilwood.
Royell Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Royell Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Royell Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from Royell Communications goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Nilwood customers is up to 19 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 62.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Royell Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Royell Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Royell Communications is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nilwood fixed wireless providers. Royell Communications 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 Nilwood is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Royell Communications customers can get speeds up to 3.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 37.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Nilwood, IL

US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 83.72%, or 252 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, northwest, southeast, and south Nilwood area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Nilwood.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Nilwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood 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 Nilwood fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nilwood is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Nilwood, IL

EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 20.93%, or 63 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, northeast, and north Nilwood 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 Nilwood.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nilwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nilwood fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nilwood 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 Nilwood, IL

AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 20.93%, or 63 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, northeast, and north Nilwood 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 Nilwood.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nilwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Nilwood fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Nilwood is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Nilwood, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 3.32%, or 10 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Nilwood 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 Nilwood.
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 Nilwood. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Nilwood. The fastest plan anyone in Nilwood can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Nilwood customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Nilwood 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 below average compared to other Nilwood 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 Nilwood is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nilwood Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Nilwood or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Nilwood compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Nilwood are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 805 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 Nilwood.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Nilwood 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
- Girard, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- McVey, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Atwater, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waggoner, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Standard City, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Scottville, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Virden, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carlinville, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Womac, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Farmersville, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Wesleyville, KY: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cordell, KY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corley, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cottageville, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Countsville, WV: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cove Neck, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Crystal Springs, AR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cullomburg, AL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cyclone, WV: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dailsville, MD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds


