In Putnam County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.31% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 907 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 Putnam County
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 Putnam County are not shown.
Putnam County 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 99.31% of Putnam County. 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 Putnam County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Putnam County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Putnam County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Putnam County home can get up to 907 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,000 Mbps, which 30.64% 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 Putnam County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Putnam County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Putnam County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Putnam County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.15% of Putnam County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 21.64% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 7.22%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 20.29%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Putnam County homes.
Internet Market Health in Putnam County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Putnam County 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 Putnam County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.8 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.7 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 4.4 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Putnam County 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, Putnam County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Putnam County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 8 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, Putnam County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Putnam County, along with details on where in Putnam County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Putnam County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 71.51%, or 4,031 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 41 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 9.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 58.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County 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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- 13.4% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 58.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Putnam County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 52.28%, or 2,947 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, west, east, and central Putnam County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Putnam County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fiber in Putnam County, IL
Surf fiber coverage
About 30.64%, or 1,727 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, north, and east Putnam County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Putnam County.
SURF Internet fiber download speeds
Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Surf goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fiber upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 2,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Nabbnet Fiber in Putnam County, IL
Nabbnet fiber coverage
About 19.57%, or 1,103 people, have Nabbnet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, central, west, and east Putnam County area. Nabbnet is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Putnam County.
Nabbnet fiber download speeds
Nabbnet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Nabbnet fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Nabbnet goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Nabbnet fiber upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nabbnet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Nabbnet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Putnam County fiber providers. Nabbnet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.41%, or 5,322 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Putnam County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Nextlink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 100 Mbps.
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- 99.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 above average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 77.42%, or 4,364 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Putnam County.
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 Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 29 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 Putnam County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County 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 3.9 Mbps.
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- 5.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 94.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 49.26%, or 2,777 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Putnam County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 24.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 below average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County 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 7.1 Mbps.
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- 24.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 49.26%, or 2,777 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Putnam County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Putnam County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Putnam County customers is up to 43 Mbps.
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- 24.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 below average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County 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 7.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 24.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 75.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
SURF Internet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Surf fixed wireless coverage
About 26.70%, or 1,505 people, have Surf fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, east, south, northeast, and central Putnam County area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Putnam County.
SURF Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Surf is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Surf goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
SURF Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Surf fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 2.31%, or 130 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and northeast Putnam County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County 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 above average compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
IVNet Fixed Wireless in Putnam County, IL
IVNet fixed wireless coverage
About 1.14%, or 64 people, have IVNet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast Putnam County area. IVNet is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Putnam County.
IVNet fixed wireless download speeds
IVNet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Putnam County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, IVNet fixed wireless is average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Putnam County. The fastest plan anyone in Putnam County can order from IVNet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Putnam County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
IVNet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Putnam County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for IVNet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, IVNet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Putnam County fixed wireless providers. IVNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Putnam County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Putnam County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Putnam County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Putnam County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Putnam County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 907 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.31% in Putnam County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Putnam County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Bureau County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- LaSalle County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grundy County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mercer County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Louisa County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Starke County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Keokuk County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Vieques Municipio, PR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cheyenne County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Chickasaw County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Chicot County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Childress County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Choctaw County, MS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clark County, ID: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Upton County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds