In Stark County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 98.72% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 829 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 Stark 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 Stark County are not shown.
Stark 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 98.72% of Stark 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 Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Stark County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Stark County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Stark County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Stark County home can get up to 829 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 73.89% 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 Stark County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Stark County, and slower in the north areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Stark County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Stark 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 60.48% of Stark County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 13.41% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 24.83%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.28% of Stark County homes.
Internet Market Health in Stark County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Stark 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 Stark County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.6 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Stark 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, Stark County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Stark County 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, Stark County badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Stark County, along with details on where in Stark County and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Stark County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 62.00%, or 3,348 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, northeast, central, southeast, and east Stark 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 Stark County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mid Century Communications Fiber in Stark County, IL
Mid Century Communications fiber coverage
About 60.48%, or 3,266 people, have Mid Century Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, central, southwest, southeast, northwest, and east Stark County area. Mid Century Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Stark County.
Mid Century Communications fiber download speeds
Mid Century Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Mid Century Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Mid Century Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mid Century Communications fiber upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Mid Century Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Mid Century Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Stark County fiber providers. Mid Century Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark 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
Frontier Communications DSL in Stark County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 41.98%, or 2,267 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, north, central, southeast, east, and northwest Stark County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stark County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 36 Mbps.
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- 3.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark 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 2.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 8.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 31.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.72%, or 5,115 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Stark County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Stark County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 6 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Stark County customers is up to 359 Mbps.
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- 36.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 33.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 the fastest compared to other Stark County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 5 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 Stark County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 82 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 65.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 30.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 35.33%, or 1,908 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, south, central, east, southeast, northwest, and north Stark County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Stark County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County 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 Stark County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 23.76%, or 1,283 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, southwest, southeast, central, north, and northwest Stark County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stark County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark 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.
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- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 23.76%, or 1,283 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, southwest, southeast, central, north, and northwest Stark County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Stark County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark 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.
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- 0.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 99.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 13.81%, or 746 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, north, southeast, northwest, south, east, and southwest Stark County area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stark County.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 the slowest compared to other Stark 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 Stark 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 50.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 7.59%, or 410 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, north, south, northwest, west, and southwest Stark 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 very small piece of Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark 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 Stark County customers is up to 35 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 12.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark 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 Stark 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 Stark 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 5.2 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 12.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Noize Communications Fixed Wireless in Stark County, IL
Noize Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 5.96%, or 322 people, have Noize Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, southwest, south, and east Stark County area. Noize Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Stark County.
Noize Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Noize Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Stark County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Noize Communications fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Stark County. The fastest plan anyone in Stark County can order from Noize Communications goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Stark County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Noize Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Stark County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Noize Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Noize Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Stark County fixed wireless providers. Noize Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Stark County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Stark County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Stark County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Stark County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Stark County are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 829 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.72% in Stark County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Stark 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
- Marshall County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Knox County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Livingston County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Henry County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kankakee County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Newton County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wapello County, IA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jasper County, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cloud County, KS: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thayer County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Teton County, MT: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Teton County, ID: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Swain County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Coleman County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coke County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coffey County, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cochran County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Coal County, OK: more internet coverage, slower speeds