In Wayne County there are 12 residential internet providers covering 99.59% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,757 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County are not shown.
Wayne 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
Availability maps for all providers in Wayne County
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Internet service is available in 99.59% of Wayne 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 Frontier. Now you can call companies in Wayne County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Wayne County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Wayne County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Wayne County home can get up to 2,757 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 7,000 Mbps, which 30.63% 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 Wayne County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Wayne County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Wayne County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Wayne 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 84.35% of Wayne County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.81% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.48%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Wayne County homes.
Internet Market Health in Wayne County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Wayne 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 Wayne 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: 4.3 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Wayne 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, Wayne County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, 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. Wayne 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, Wayne County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Wayne County, along with details on where in Wayne County and at what speeds.
Wabash Communications Fiber in Wayne County, IL
Wabash Communications fiber coverage
About 60.25%, or 9,748 people, have Wabash Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. Wabash Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Wayne County.
Wabash Communications fiber download speeds
Wabash Communications is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wabash Communications fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Wabash Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wabash Communications fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Wabash Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wabash Communications is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Wabash Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne 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 Wayne County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 46.80%, or 7,572 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southwest, south, southeast, and west Wayne County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 37 Mbps.
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- 17.0% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 2.4 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.0% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 6.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 68.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Wayne County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 46.46%, or 7,516 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, southwest, south, southeast, and north Wayne County area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Wayne County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Wayne County, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 30.63%, or 4,956 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, east, south, and southeast Wayne County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Wayne County fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne 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
Hamilton County Communications DSL in Wayne County, IL
Hamilton County Communications DSL coverage
About 2.29%, or 371 people, have Hamilton County Communications DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and south Wayne County area. Hamilton County Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Wayne County.
Hamilton County Communications DSL download speeds
Hamilton County Communications is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hamilton County Communications DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Hamilton County Communications goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hamilton County Communications DSL upload speeds
In Wayne County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hamilton County Communications DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hamilton County Communications is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Wayne County DSL providers. Hamilton County Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 74.47%, or 12,048 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Wayne County.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is average. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Wayne County customers is up to 120 Mbps.
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- 10.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 below average compared to other Wayne County fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 7 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 Wayne County is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 24 Mbps.
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- 11.6% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 43.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 29.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 64.01%, or 10,356 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne County.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 64.01%, or 10,356 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 55 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 9.8 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 60.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 52.77%, or 8,538 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 65 Mbps.
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- 53.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 12 Mbps.
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- 53.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 46.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 27.34%, or 4,423 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Wayne County area. Wisper Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Wayne County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne 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 Wayne County customers is up to 160 Mbps.
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- 32.1% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 14 Mbps.
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- 32.1% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 32.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Wayne County, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 3.92%, or 634 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, southwest, northwest, and east Wayne 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 Wayne County.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Wayne County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Wayne County. The fastest plan anyone in Wayne County can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Wayne County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Wayne 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 Wayne County fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Wayne County is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Wayne County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Wayne County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Wayne County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Wayne County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 2,757 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 99.59% in Wayne County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Wayne 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
- Edwards County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jefferson County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wabash County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Marion County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gibson County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pike County, IN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dubois County, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- St. Clair County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Davis County, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilkinson County, MS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dixie County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dimmit County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Dickinson County, KS: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson County, KS: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winkler County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Deer Lodge County, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Woodruff County, AR: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Decatur County, IA: less internet coverage, slower speeds