In Macon County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 936 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.
11 Internet Service Providers in Macon County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Macon County are not shown.
Macon County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Macon County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Macon County. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Rise Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Macon County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Macon County.
How fast are internet speeds in Macon County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Macon County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Macon County home can get up to 936 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 92.24% 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 Macon County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Macon County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Macon County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Macon County you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.25% of Macon County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.00% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Macon County homes.
Internet Market Health in Macon County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Macon 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 Macon County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.2 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.8 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Macon County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Macon County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Macon County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Macon County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Macon County, along with details on where in Macon County and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Macon County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 86.95%, or 96,315 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Macon County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Macon County, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 72.74%, or 80,574 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Macon County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 34.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 2.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 5.4% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 9.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 7.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 1.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon County DSL providers. AT&T offers 11 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 Macon County is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.26 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 11 Mbps.
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- 45.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 13.2% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Macon County, IL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 19.94%, or 22,088 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, northeast, southwest, north, northwest, west, south, and east Macon 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 Macon County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 54 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 10.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County DSL providers. Earthlink 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 Macon County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.13 Mbps. On average, Earthlink customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 18.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 12.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 32.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 2.4% up to 0.1 Mbps
Sparklight Cable in Macon County, IL
Sparklight cable coverage
About 6.15%, or 6,809 people, have Sparklight cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 Macon County.
Sparklight cable download speeds
Sparklight is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Sparklight cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Sparklight goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight cable upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be 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 Macon County cable providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Macon County, IL
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 1.34%, or 1,484 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Macon County area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is the slowest. There are 8 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Consolidated goes up to 40 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Macon County customers is up to 20 Mbps.
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- 8.0% up to 40.0 Mbps
- 12.7% up to 30.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 9.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 8.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 2.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.8 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon County DSL providers. Consolidated 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 Macon County is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 1.4 Mbps.
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- 20.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 67.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 10.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 0.5 Mbps
Stratus Networks Fiber in Macon County, IL
Stratus Networks fiber coverage
About 1.05%, or 1,168 people, have Stratus Networks fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, central, southeast, southwest, northeast, south, and east Macon County area. Stratus Networks is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
Stratus Networks fiber download speeds
Stratus Networks is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Stratus Networks fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Stratus Networks goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Stratus Networks fiber upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Stratus Networks fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Stratus Networks is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Macon County fiber providers. Stratus Networks offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon 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
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 92.38%, or 102,329 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Macon County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon 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 Macon County customers is up to 28 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be 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 Macon 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 Macon 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 5.6 Mbps.
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- 12.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 87.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
Advanced Computer and Technology (ACTS) Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
ACTS fixed wireless coverage
About 89.71%, or 99,375 people, have ACTS fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon County area. ACTS is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Macon County.
Advanced Computer and Technology (ACTS) fixed wireless download speeds
ACTS is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, ACTS fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from ACTS goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Advanced Computer and Technology (ACTS) fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for ACTS fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, ACTS is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. ACTS offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Macon County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 41.00%, or 45,420 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Macon 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 some of Macon 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 Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be 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 Macon County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
PWR-net Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
PWR-net fixed wireless coverage
About 9.48%, or 10,503 people, have PWR-net fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, southeast, north, south, east, northwest, and west Macon County area. PWR-net is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
PWR-net fixed wireless download speeds
PWR-net is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, PWR-net fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from PWR-net goes up to 15 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 15.0 Mbps
PWR-net fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for PWR-net fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, PWR-net is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. PWR-net offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 2.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications Fixed Wireless in Macon County, IL
Shawnee Communications fixed wireless coverage
About 3.86%, or 4,277 people, have Shawnee Communications fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast Macon County area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Macon County.
Shawnee Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Shawnee Communications is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Macon County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Macon County. The fastest plan anyone in Macon County can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and all Macon County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Macon County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Macon County fixed wireless providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Macon County is up to 1.5 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Macon County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Macon County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Macon County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Macon County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 936 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 100.00% in Macon County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Macon 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
- Piatt County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- De Witt County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moultrie County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Christian County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Logan County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sangamon County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Champaign County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- McLean County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Bay County, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hardin County, KY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Warren County, NJ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Androscoggin County, ME: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sumter County, SC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sumter County, FL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Navajo County, AZ: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, OR: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pennington County, SD: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ontario County, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds