In Scott County there are 13 residential internet providers covering 99.19% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 944 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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13 Internet Service Providers in Scott 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 Scott County are not shown.
Scott County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Scott County
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Internet service is available in 99.19% of Scott 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 Illinois Net. Now you can call companies in Scott County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Scott County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Scott County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Scott County home can get up to 944 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 5,000 Mbps, which 5.09% 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 Scott County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Scott County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Scott County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Scott 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 57.22% of Scott County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 40.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Scott County homes.
Internet Market Health in Scott County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Scott 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 Scott County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.3 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Scott County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Scott County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Scott 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, Scott County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Scott County, along with details on where in Scott County and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Scott County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 70.03%, or 3,466 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Scott County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott 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 Scott County customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 10.3% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.2% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott 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 Scott 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 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.3% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 26.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 21.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 41.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative Fiber in Scott County, IL
Illinois Net fiber coverage
About 52.13%, or 2,580 people, have Illinois Net fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, northwest, south, east, and southeast Scott County area. Illinois Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scott County.
Illinois Electric Cooperative fiber download speeds
Illinois Net is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Illinois Net fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Illinois Net goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Illinois Net fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Illinois Net is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Scott County fiber providers. Illinois Net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Scott County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 5.60%, or 277 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Scott County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sparklight cable. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Scott County, IL
Conxxus fiber coverage
About 5.09%, or 252 people, have Conxxus fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Scott County area. Conxxus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Conxxus fiber download speeds
Conxxus is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conxxus fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Conxxus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Conxxus fiber upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Conxxus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conxxus is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County fiber providers. Conxxus offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Illinois Net fixed wireless coverage
About 96.97%, or 4,799 people, have Illinois Net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. Illinois Net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scott County.
Illinois Electric Cooperative fixed wireless download speeds
Illinois Net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Illinois Net fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Illinois Net goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 32.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Illinois Electric Cooperative fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Illinois Net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Illinois Net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. Illinois Net 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 Scott County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Illinois Net customers can get speeds up to 9.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 32.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 64.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 89.17%, or 4,413 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Scott County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 375 Mbps.
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- 91.6% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. Wisper 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 Scott County 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 29 Mbps.
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- 91.6% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 8.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 64.94%, or 3,214 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, southeast, northwest, south, east, northeast, southwest, and west Scott County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scott County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County 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 below average compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. US Cellular 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 Scott County is up to 3.0 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 1.3 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 84.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 57.69%, or 2,855 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott 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 a majority of Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott 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 Scott County customers is up to 75 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 66.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott 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 above average compared to other Scott 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 Scott 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 14 Mbps.
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- 66.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 33.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 52.15%, or 2,581 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Scott County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott 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 Scott County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 52.15%, or 2,581 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Scott County 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 Scott County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott 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 Scott County customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 3.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.72%, or 2,015 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, and southwest Scott County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Scott County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Scott County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott 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 Scott County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Scott County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Scott County, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.40%, or 267 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and east Scott County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Scott County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Scott County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Scott County. The fastest plan anyone in Scott County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Scott County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Scott County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Scott County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Scott County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 89.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
Scott County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Scott County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Scott County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Scott County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 944 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.19% in Scott County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Scott 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
- Morgan County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sangamon County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marion County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ralls County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Christian County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moultrie County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Macon County, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Rio Grande County, CO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Howard County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Howard County, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hudspeth County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde County, SD: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Richardson County, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Richmond County, VA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ringgold County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds