In Oquawka there are 8 residential internet providers covering 99.43% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 804 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Oquawka
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 Oquawka are not shown.
Oquawka Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.43% of Oquawka. 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 Oquawka with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Oquawka?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Oquawka.
Internet Speed Key
The average Oquawka home can get up to 804 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 78.34% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 3.30% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Oquawka.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Oquawka, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Oquawka?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Oquawka you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.52% of Oquawka homes.
- Cable is fastest for 1.82% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.66%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 16.43%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Oquawka homes.
Internet Market Health in Oquawka
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Oquawka 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 Oquawka based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Oquawka 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, Oquawka 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. Oquawka internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 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, Oquawka is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Oquawka, along with details on where in Oquawka and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Oquawka, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 77.20%, or 1,358 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oquawka area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oquawka.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oquawka. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oquawka customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 6.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 16.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Oquawka 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 fastest compared to other Oquawka DSL providers. Frontier 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 Oquawka is up to 7.0 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.
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- 9.2% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 23.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Oquawka, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 76.52%, or 1,346 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oquawka area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oquawka.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oquawka. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oquawka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Oquawka 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 Oquawka fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oquawka is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Oquawka, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 71.23%, or 1,253 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oquawka area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Oquawka.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oquawka. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Oquawka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Oquawka 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 Oquawka cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oquawka is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Oquawka, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 98.12%, or 1,726 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oquawka area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Oquawka.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oquawka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka can order from US Cellular goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Oquawka customers is up to 70 Mbps.
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- 62.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oquawka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Oquawka fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Oquawka is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, US Cellular customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
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- 62.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 26.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Oquawka, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 85.11%, or 1,497 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Oquawka 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 Oquawka.
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 Oquawka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka 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 Oquawka customers is up to 96 Mbps.
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- 94.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oquawka 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 Oquawka 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 Oquawka 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 19 Mbps.
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- 94.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Oquawka, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 26.49%, or 466 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, and southeast Oquawka area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Oquawka.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Oquawka. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Oquawka. The fastest plan anyone in Oquawka can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Oquawka customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Oquawka download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Oquawka fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Oquawka is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Oquawka Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Oquawka or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Oquawka compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Oquawka are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 804 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.43% in Oquawka.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Oquawka 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
- Gladstone, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Biggsville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rozetta, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Keithsburg, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Latty, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakville, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopper, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Little York, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kirkwood, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Olena, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Kessington, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shadeland, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sandy Ridge, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Minneota, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lohman, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Linwood, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lilesville, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Toxaway, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kinston, AL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shively, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds