In Preston there are 6 residential internet providers covering 88.74% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 202 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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6 Internet Service Providers in Preston
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 Preston are not shown.
Preston 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 88.74% of Preston. 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 Egyptian. Now you can call companies in Preston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Preston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Preston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Preston home can get up to 202 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 15.89% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 70.20% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Preston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Preston, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Preston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Preston you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 15.89% of Preston homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 72.85%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 11.26% of Preston homes.
Internet Market Health in Preston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Preston 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 Preston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.4 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.5 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Preston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Preston homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, 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. Preston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 3 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, Preston badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Preston, along with details on where in Preston and at what speeds.
Egyptian Internet Services DSL in Preston, IL
Egyptian DSL coverage
About 19.87%, or 30 people, have Egyptian DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Preston area. Egyptian is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Preston.
Egyptian Internet Services DSL download speeds
Egyptian is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Egyptian DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Egyptian goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services DSL upload speeds
In Preston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Egyptian DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Egyptian is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Preston DSL providers. Egyptian offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services Fiber in Preston, IL
Egyptian fiber coverage
About 15.89%, or 24 people, have Egyptian fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and central Preston area. Egyptian is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Preston.
Egyptian Internet Services fiber download speeds
Egyptian is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Egyptian fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from Egyptian goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Egyptian Internet Services fiber upload speeds
In Preston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Egyptian fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Egyptian is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Preston fiber providers. Egyptian offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Preston, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 88.74%, or 134 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Preston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Preston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Preston, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 88.74%, or 134 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Preston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Preston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Preston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Preston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Preston 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 Preston fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Preston 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 Preston, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 24.50%, or 37 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and north Preston 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 small portion of Preston.
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 Preston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Preston. The fastest plan anyone in Preston 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 Preston customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Preston 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 the fastest compared to other Preston 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 Preston 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 4.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 89.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
Preston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Preston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Preston compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Preston are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 202 Mbps in the city. The state has less internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 88.74% in Preston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Preston 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
- Evansville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Ellis Grove, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ruma, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Menard, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sparta, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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Cities with Similar Populations
- Valley-Hi, PA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Cowlic, AZ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
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- Cross Creek, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cummingsville, TN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Curtis, AR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dahlen, ND: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dalton, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds