In McHenry County there are 10 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 958 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 McHenry County

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

88.42%

Avg. Speed:

69 Mbps

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

85.67%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

DLS Computer Systems | DSL

Availability:

10.73%

Avg. Speed:

6.0 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

8.74%

Avg. Speed:

41 Mbps

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

7.22%

Avg. Speed:

940 Mbps

Mediacom | Cable

Availability:

3.79%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

3.60%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

e-vergent | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

74.97%

Avg. Speed:

65 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

72.96%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Rise Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

19.58%

Avg. Speed:

32 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in McHenry County are not shown.

 

McHenry County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

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

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in McHenry County is internet available?

McHenry County, IL map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.95% of McHenry 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 AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in McHenry County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in McHenry County.

 

How fast are internet speeds in McHenry County?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in McHenry County.

McHenry County, IL map of local internet speeds

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The average McHenry County home can get up to 958 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 89.26% 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in McHenry County.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of McHenry County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.

 

What type of internet should I choose in McHenry County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in McHenry 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 3.62% of McHenry County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 92.34% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.49%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of McHenry County homes.

 

Internet Market Health in McHenry County

McHenry County, IL map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the McHenry 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 McHenry County based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.8 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

McHenry 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, McHenry County homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are dsl, cable, fixed wireless, 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. McHenry County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, McHenry County is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in McHenry County, along with details on where in McHenry County and at what speeds.

AT&T DSL in McHenry County, IL

AT&T DSL coverage

About 88.42%, or 273,002 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of McHenry County.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry 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 McHenry County customers is up to 69 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 46.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 13.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 10.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 4.2% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In McHenry 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 McHenry County DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 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 McHenry 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 14 Mbps.

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AT&T's McHenry County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 59.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 18.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 8.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in McHenry County, IL

XFINITY cable coverage

About 85.67%, or 264,514 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of McHenry County.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In McHenry 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 one of the slowest compared to other McHenry County cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's McHenry County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

DLS Computer Systems DSL in McHenry County, IL

DLS Computer Systems DSL coverage

About 10.73%, or 33,130 people, have DLS Computer Systems DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry County area. DLS Computer Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McHenry County.

 

DLS Computer Systems DSL download speeds

DLS Computer Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, DLS Computer Systems DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from DLS Computer Systems goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to DLS Computer Systems customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

DLS Computer Systems DSL upload speeds

In McHenry County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DLS Computer Systems DSL. Compared to other ISPs, DLS Computer Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other McHenry County DSL providers. DLS Computer Systems offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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DLS Computer Systems's McHenry County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in McHenry County, IL

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 8.74%, or 26,987 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, west, and southwest McHenry 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 McHenry County.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 10 different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry 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 McHenry County customers is up to 41 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Earthlink customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 12.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 8.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 5.8% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 6.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 22.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 22.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 15.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 2.0% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In McHenry 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 the slowest compared to other McHenry 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 McHenry 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 2.5 Mbps.

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Earthlink's McHenry County DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 12.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 8.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 12.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 22.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 40.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.3% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Spectrum Cable in McHenry County, IL

Spectrum cable coverage

About 7.22%, or 22,290 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northwest, west, north, northeast, and southwest McHenry County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McHenry County.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In McHenry 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 one of the slowest compared to other McHenry County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Spectrum's McHenry County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Mediacom Cable in McHenry County, IL

Mediacom cable coverage

About 3.79%, or 11,700 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, north, and west McHenry 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 McHenry County.

 

Mediacom cable download speeds

Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Mediacom customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Mediacom cable upload speeds

In McHenry County download speeds tend to be 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 McHenry County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Mediacom's McHenry County cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in McHenry County, IL

AT&T fiber coverage

About 3.60%, or 11,128 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, northeast, east, southwest, northwest, south, central, and north McHenry County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of McHenry County.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to AT&T customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In McHenry County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other McHenry County fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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AT&T's McHenry County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

e-vergent Fixed Wireless in McHenry County, IL

e-vergent fixed wireless coverage

About 74.97%, or 231,467 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry County area. e-vergent is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of McHenry County.

 

e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds

e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from e-vergent goes up to 65 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to e-vergent customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 65.0 Mbps

 

e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds

In McHenry County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other McHenry County fixed wireless providers. e-vergent offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in McHenry County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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e-vergent's McHenry County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in McHenry County, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 72.96%, or 225,274 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire McHenry 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 much of McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all McHenry County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's McHenry County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in McHenry County, IL

Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 19.58%, or 60,461 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, northwest, west, north, and southwest McHenry County area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of McHenry County.

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in McHenry County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout McHenry County. The fastest plan anyone in McHenry County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for McHenry County customers is up to 32 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Rise Broadband customers in McHenry County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 29.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 70.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In McHenry 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 McHenry County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 McHenry County is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 6.5 Mbps.

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Rise Broadband's McHenry County fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 29.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 70.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

McHenry County Internet by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to McHenry County or any of the areas nearby.

How does internet in McHenry County compare to the rest of Illinois?

Internet speeds in McHenry County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 958 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 99.95% in McHenry County.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around McHenry County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.89%
99.93%
99.90%
99.98%
99.99%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.95%
99.87%
99.87%
99.80%
0.00%

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