In Oakland there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.57% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,283 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 Oakland
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 Oakland are not shown.
Oakland 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
Availability maps for all providers in Oakland
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Internet service is available in 99.57% of Oakland. 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 Fidium. Now you can call companies in Oakland with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oakland?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oakland.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oakland home can get up to 1,283 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 59.81% 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 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oakland.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Oakland, and slower in the east areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Oakland?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oakland you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.81% of Oakland homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.57% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 35.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oakland homes.
Internet Market Health in Oakland
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oakland 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 Oakland based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.9 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.6 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Oakland internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Oakland homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Oakland internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Oakland is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oakland, along with details on where in Oakland and at what speeds.
Fidium Fiber Fiber in Oakland, IL
Fidium fiber coverage
About 59.81%, or 838 people, have Fidium fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, northwest, and southwest Oakland area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
Fidium Fiber fiber download speeds
Fidium is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Fidium fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Fidium goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Fidium fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland fiber providers. Fidium offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Oakland, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 57.82%, or 810 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, central, north, northwest, and south Oakland area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL in Oakland, IL
Fidium DSL coverage
About 44.75%, or 627 people, have Fidium DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Fidium is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Oakland.
Fidium Fiber DSL download speeds
Fidium is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Fidium DSL is the fastest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Fidium goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 3.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 60.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Fidium Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Fidium DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Fidium is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland DSL providers. Fidium offers 5 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 Oakland is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Fidium customers can get speeds up to 6.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.8% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 15.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 70.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Oakland, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.36%, or 19 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, and northeast Oakland 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 Oakland.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Frontier goes up to 70 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 31.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 42.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.44%, or 1,267 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland 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 Oakland.
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 Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 84.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 87.87%, or 1,231 people, have Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oakland area. Community Fiber Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oakland.
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless download speeds
Community Fiber Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from Community Fiber Solutions goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Oakland customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Community Fiber Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Community Fiber Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. Community Fiber Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oakland 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 Oakland, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 62.38%, or 874 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Oakland area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 62.38%, or 874 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, northwest, central, north, southwest, south, northeast, and southeast Oakland area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Oakland.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland 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 Oakland customers is up to 47 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 29.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland 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 7.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 29.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 70.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
GigFire Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
GigFire fixed wireless coverage
About 16.20%, or 227 people, have GigFire fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, south, southeast, and west Oakland area. GigFire is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Oakland.
GigFire fixed wireless download speeds
GigFire is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, GigFire fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from GigFire goes up to 150 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 138 Mbps.
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- 75.3% up to 150.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
GigFire fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for GigFire fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, GigFire is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. GigFire 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 Oakland is up to 130 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, GigFire customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 75.3% up to 130.0 Mbps
- 24.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
MF Wireless Fixed Wireless in Oakland, IL
MF Wireless fixed wireless coverage
About 1.50%, or 21 people, have MF Wireless fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, northeast, and north Oakland area. MF Wireless is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Oakland.
MF Wireless fixed wireless download speeds
MF Wireless is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oakland. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, MF Wireless fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oakland. The fastest plan anyone in Oakland can order from MF Wireless goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oakland customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 33.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
MF Wireless fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oakland download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for MF Wireless fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, MF Wireless is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Oakland fixed wireless providers. MF Wireless 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 Oakland is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, MF Wireless customers can get speeds up to 8.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 33.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 66.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Oakland Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oakland or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oakland compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Oakland are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,283 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.57% in Oakland.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oakland 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
- Rardin, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hindsboro, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brocton, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kansas, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Redmon, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ashmore, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kemp, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hugo, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Newman, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Murdock, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hillcrest, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Pekin, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith, MS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sloan, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sheridan, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Koran, LA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kincaid, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Mound, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Husum, WA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hinton, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds