In Union County there are 14 residential internet providers covering 98.84% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 7,111 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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14 Internet Service Providers in Union 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 Union County are not shown.
Union County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Availability maps for all providers in Union County
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Internet service is available in 98.84% of Union 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 Cable One. Now you can call companies in Union County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Union County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Union County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Union County home can get up to 7,111 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 10,000 Mbps, which 4.58% 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 Union County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Union County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Union County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Union 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 98.42% of Union County homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.16% of Union County homes.
Internet Market Health in Union County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Union 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 Union County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.7 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.1 (healthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Union County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 10 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Union County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, fixed wireless, dsl, 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. Union County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 10 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, Union County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Union County, along with details on where in Union County and at what speeds.
Sparklight Fiber in Union County, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 98.42%, or 16,971 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Union County fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Union County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 90.56%, or 15,617 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Union County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 45 Mbps.
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- 19.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 55.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 19.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 7.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 55.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Union County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 41.03%, or 7,075 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, west, southwest, north, and south Union County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Union 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 one of the fastest compared to other Union County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Union County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 11.68%, or 2,014 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest and north Union County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Union 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 one of the fastest compared to other Union County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Union County, IL
ProTek Communications fiber coverage
About 4.58%, or 790 people, have ProTek Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Union County area. ProTek Communications is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
ProTek Communications fiber download speeds
ProTek Communications is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, ProTek Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from ProTek Communications goes up to 10,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
ProTek Communications fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for ProTek Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, ProTek Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union County fiber providers. ProTek Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 10,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10,000.0 Mbps
WK&T Fiber in Union County, IL
WK&T fiber coverage
About 1.57%, or 270 people, have WK&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast and south Union County area. WK&T is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
WK&T fiber download speeds
WK&T is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, WK&T fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from WK&T goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
WK&T fiber upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for WK&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, WK&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Union County fiber providers. WK&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union 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
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 70.77%, or 12,204 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Union County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 283 Mbps.
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- 61.2% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet 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 Union County is up to 30 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 26 Mbps.
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- 61.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 38.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 63.48%, or 10,947 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 63.48%, or 10,947 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 16.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 5.7 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 16.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 83.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.97%, or 10,341 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union 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 Union County.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union 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 Union County customers is up to 32 Mbps.
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- 9.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 the slowest compared to other Union 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 Union 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 4.6 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 90.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 44.66%, or 7,702 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Union County area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Union County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union 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 below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
Conexon Connect fixed wireless coverage
About 4.68%, or 807 people, have Conexon Connect fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, east, and south Union County area. Conexon Connect is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
Conexon Connect fixed wireless download speeds
Conexon Connect is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Conexon Connect fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from Conexon Connect goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Union County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Conexon Connect fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Conexon Connect fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Conexon Connect is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. Conexon Connect offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Union County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
BLIP Networks Fixed Wireless in Union County, IL
BLIP Networks fixed wireless coverage
About 2.96%, or 510 people, have BLIP Networks fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest Union County area. BLIP Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Union County.
BLIP Networks fixed wireless download speeds
BLIP Networks is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Union County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, BLIP Networks fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Union County. The fastest plan anyone in Union County can order from BLIP Networks goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 50 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Union County customers is up to 113 Mbps.
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- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
BLIP Networks fixed wireless upload speeds
In Union County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for BLIP Networks fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, BLIP Networks is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Union County fixed wireless providers. BLIP Networks 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 Union County is up to 500 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, BLIP Networks customers can get speeds up to 64 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 78.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 11.2% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Union County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Union County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Union County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Union County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,111 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.84% in Union County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Union 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
- Johnson County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cape Girardeau County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pope County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bollinger County, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Madison County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Crittenden County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Iron County, MO: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Webster County, KY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hopkins County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Yancey County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Johnson County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yoakum County, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yellow Medicine County, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juneau County, WI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Juniata County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yell County, AR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yazoo County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds