In Marion County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 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.
10 Internet Service Providers in Marion County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Marion County are not shown.
Marion 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.
HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in Marion County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 100.00% of Marion 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 Rural Comm. Call one of the companies with service in Marion County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Marion County.
How fast are internet speeds in Marion County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Marion County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Marion County home can get up to 757 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 39.69% 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 3.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Marion County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Marion County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Marion County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Marion 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 39.69% of Marion County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 37.21% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 4.65%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 18.46%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Marion County homes.
Internet Market Health in Marion County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Marion 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 Marion County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.0 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Marion 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, Marion 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. Marion 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, Marion County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Marion County, along with details on where in Marion County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Marion County, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 67.13%, or 26,473 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, central, west, north, east, and south Marion County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Marion County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Marion County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Marion County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Marion 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 Marion County, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 60.37%, or 23,810 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northeast, north, east, central, south, west, and southeast Marion 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 Marion County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the slowest. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Marion County customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 6.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 30.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 18.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Marion 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 slowest compared to other Marion County DSL providers. AT&T 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 Marion County is up to 5.0 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 2.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 50.8% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 39.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
Wabash Communications Fiber in Marion County, IL
Wabash Communications fiber coverage
About 39.69%, or 15,652 people, have Wabash Communications fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, central, east, north, west, southwest, southeast, and south Marion County area. Wabash Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Marion County.
Wabash Communications fiber download speeds
Wabash Communications is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Wabash Communications fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Wabash Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Marion County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Wabash Communications fiber upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wabash Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Wabash Communications is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Marion County fiber providers. Wabash Communications offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Marion 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
Earthlink DSL in Marion County, IL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 10.72%, or 4,229 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, west, northeast, northwest, south, central, and southwest Marion County area. Earthlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Marion County.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion 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 Marion County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 16.7% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 10.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 13.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 2.9% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 3.0 Mbps.
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- 16.7% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 14.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 18.2% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 25.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 4.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 0.1 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL in Marion County, IL
Consolidated DSL coverage
About 5.72%, or 2,254 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the central, north, and east Marion 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 Marion County.
Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds
Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 20 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Marion County customers is up to 50 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Marion County DSL providers. Consolidated 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 Marion County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 10.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 99.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
Rural Comm Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Rural Comm fixed wireless coverage
About 79.49%, or 31,350 people, have Rural Comm fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Marion County area. Rural Comm is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Marion County.
Rural Comm fixed wireless download speeds
Rural Comm is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rural Comm fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Rural Comm goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Marion County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rural Comm fixed wireless upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rural Comm fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rural Comm is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Marion County fixed wireless providers. Rural Comm offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Marion County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Wisper Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 64.16%, or 25,301 people, have Wisper Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Marion County area. Wisper Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Marion County.
Wisper Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Wisper Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Wisper Internet fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Wisper Internet goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Marion County customers is up to 33 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Wisper Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Wisper Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Wisper Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Marion County fixed wireless providers. Wisper Internet offers 3 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 Marion County is up to 5.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 2.0 Mbps. On average, Wisper Internet customers can get speeds up to 4.1 Mbps.
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- 39.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 46.9% up to 4.0 Mbps
- 13.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Marion County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 52.90%, or 20,863 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Marion 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 Marion 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 above average compared to other Marion 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 Marion County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 19.35%, or 7,631 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, east, south, southeast, central, north, southwest, and west Marion 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 Marion County.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Marion County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Marion County fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Marion County is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fixed Wireless in Marion County, IL
Frontier fixed wireless coverage
About 1.33%, or 524 people, have Frontier fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Marion County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Marion County.
Frontier Communications fixed wireless download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Marion County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Frontier fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Marion County. The fastest plan anyone in Marion County can order from Frontier goes up to 45 Mbps, and all Marion County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fixed wireless upload speeds
In Marion County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Frontier fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Marion County fixed wireless providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Marion County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Marion County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Marion County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Marion County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Marion County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 757 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 Marion County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Marion 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
- Jefferson County, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clinton County, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fayette County, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Clay County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bond County, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Effingham County, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Perry County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hamilton County, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Chambers County, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Defiance County, OH: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pasquotank County, NC: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lawrence County, MO: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isanti County, MN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Avoyelles Parish, LA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, NC: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Okmulgee County, OK: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming County, NY: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dorado Municipio, PR: equal internet coverage, slower speeds