Internet Providers in Chicago, IL
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Residential Internet Statistics for Chicago, IL
| Internet Providers: | 15 |
|---|---|
| Internet Plans: | 26 |
| Fastest Speed Available: | 1,200 Mbps |
| Average Plan Price: | $46.79 |
Most Popular Residential Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois
- Supports 1-2 devices
- Minimal web activity
- Supports 2-4 devices
- Standard web activity
- Supports 4-6 devices
- Heavy web activity
- Supports 6+ devices
- Heaviest web activity
- Minimal upload activity
- Standard upload activity
- Heavy upload activity
- Heaviest upload activity
Upload activity includes:
Emails, file uploads, video calls, online gaming
98.7% Available
- Supports 1-2 devices
- Minimal web activity
- Supports 2-4 devices
- Standard web activity
- Supports 4-6 devices
- Heavy web activity
- Supports 6+ devices
- Heaviest web activity
- Minimal upload activity
- Standard upload activity
- Heavy upload activity
- Heaviest upload activity
Upload activity includes:
Emails, file uploads, video calls, online gaming
98.3% Available
- Supports 1-2 devices
- Minimal web activity
- Supports 2-4 devices
- Standard web activity
- Supports 4-6 devices
- Heavy web activity
- Supports 6+ devices
- Heaviest web activity
- Minimal upload activity
- Standard upload activity
- Heavy upload activity
- Heaviest upload activity
Upload activity includes:
Emails, file uploads, video calls, online gaming
17.1% Available
All Residential Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois
Speeds up to:
100mbps
Pricing starts at:
$45 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
940mbps
Pricing starts at:
$35 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,200mbps
Pricing starts at:
$30 per month
Plans:
14
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
100mbps
Pricing starts at:
$49.95 per month
Plans:
2
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$49.95 per month
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$19.99 per month
Plans:
4
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50mbps
Pricing starts at:
$49.99 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
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25mbps
Pricing starts at:
$39.99 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$19.99 per month
Plans:
15
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250mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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25mbps
Pricing starts at:
$24.95 per month
Plans:
3
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Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$29 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
200mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
65mbps
Pricing starts at:
$69.95 per month
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
4 Residential internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Chicago. Show all providers
Business Internet Providers in Chicago
The providers listed below explicitly advertise small business plans on their website. Other providers found on the residential tab may service small businesses, but only providers who list plan pricing and details are included here.
Speeds up to:
987mbps
Pricing starts at:
$70 per month
Plans:
5
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
940mbps
Pricing starts at:
$50 per month
Plans:
1
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$100 per month
Plans:
2
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
950mbps
Pricing starts at:
$69 per month
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$69 per month
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
$79.99 per month
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
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Enterprise Providers
Speeds up to:
987mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
14
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
8mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
1.5mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
940mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
4
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
3
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Speeds up to:
1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
2
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
100mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
20mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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3mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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905mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
12mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1.5mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
6mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
4
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Speeds up to:
1.5mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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N/A
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Unlisted
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0
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N/A
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Unlisted
Plans:
0
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500mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
N/A
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
3
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Speeds up to:
50mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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3mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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N/A
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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1,000mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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Speeds up to:
6mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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50mbps
Pricing starts at:
Unlisted
Plans:
0
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19 Business internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Chicago. Show all providers
Mobile Internet Providers in Chicago
Speeds up to:
10mbps
Pricing starts at:
$50 per month
Plans:
2
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
0.768mbps
Pricing starts at:
$35 per month
Plans:
2
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
10mbps
Pricing starts at:
$60 per month
Plans:
3
Set Up New Service:
Speeds up to:
10mbps
Pricing starts at:
$55 per month
Plans:
2
Set Up New Service:
Internet Access in Chicago, Illinois
The average address in Chicago is serviceable by 4-5 Internet Service Providers, or "ISPs." This is a lot of choice contrasted with other communities. Competition often results in better pricing.
The data on this page comes via FCC filings. Then, it's validated using privatized data sources to create more accurate resources than can be accessed through the FCC directly. Information about pricing of individual broadband plans is sourced by manually collecting tens of thousands of data points every year. We've catalogued 843 Chicago Internet plans since 2014, with 73 Internet plans currently marketed in the area.
Considering network tech offered across the area, we see that the most widespread physical wire Internet connection options are IPBB and Fiber, with 98.34% and 26.67% respectively. Fiber is built on newer, more modern Fiber-optical lines, which are made of hair-like glass strands that deliver digital data as light. Fiber Internet results in better speed and performance, but may switch over to slower copper wiring in the "last mile" near a subscriber. As a result, some fiber connections might not offer true "gigabit" performance.
XFINITY from Comcast is a common second choice to the primary providers (Viasat and HughesNet), serving Chicago with 98 percent availability and a top speed of 987 Mbps. Wired broadband isn't the only way to get Internet service in Chicago. fixed wireless companies like Everywhere Wireless are able to offer 1,000 Mbps via direct wireless links. There are 32 companies in city limits selling specialized enterprise and business products and services such as SD-WAN. BroadbandNow includes all providers with business plans online, but home providers often have unlisted business plans as well.
Viasat Internet and HughesNet are the most commonly avialable ISPs in Chicago so far as coverage. The more common ISPs often compete at addresses in different neighborhoods around Chicago.
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There are 45 internet providers in Chicago with 15 of those offering residential service
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Chicago is the 5th most connected city in Illinois ahead of Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Riverside, and Forest Park.
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Explore internet access for communities within Chicago: Jefferson Park, Calumet Park, Norridge, Merrionette Park, Burnham, and Bedford Park
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The fastest zip code in Chicago for April 2021 is 60624. (see all below).
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21,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
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Summary Of Fastest Internet Providers In Chicago, Illinois
| Provider | Speed | Type | Time To Download 1 GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| EarthLink Fiber | 1,000 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| RCN | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 6s |
| AT&T Fiber | 940 Mbps | Fiber | 8s |
| AccessMedia3 | 250 Mbps | Cable | 32s |
| AT&T Internet | 100 Mbps | IPBB | 1m 21s |
| EarthLink | 100 Mbps | DSL | 1m 21s |
| WOW! | 1,000 Mbps | Cable | 8s |
| Viasat Internet | 50 Mbps | Satellite | 2m 43s |
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps | Satellite | 5m 27s |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | 25 Mbps | DSL | 5m 27s |
Summary of Internet Providers Availability in Chicago, Illinois
- AT&T Internet - IPBB - 98.3% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- EarthLink - DSL - 97.2% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 100 Mbps
- Xfinity - Cable - 98.7% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
- AT&T Fiber - Fiber - 26.7% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 940 Mbps
- EarthLink - Fiber - 26.0% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- RCN - Cable - 21.4% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- WOW! - Cable - 17.1% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
- AccessMedia3 - Cable - 0.2% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 250 Mbps
- Consolidated - DSL - 0.0% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
- Viasat - Satellite - 100.0% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 50 Mbps
- HughesNet - Satellite - 100.0% Availability in Chicago - Speeds up to 25 Mbps
Internet Providers in Nearby Cities
Internet Provider Competition Map For Chicago
Download Speeds in Chicago
Fastest Zip Codes in Chicago
60624
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#1 ( +47 )
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922.86 Mbps ↑ ( +752.42 )
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12 Tests ↑ ( +2 )
60618
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#2 ( +1 )
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919.81 Mbps ↑ ( +7.5 )
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2315 Tests ↑ ( +79 )
60616
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#3 ( +1 )
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893.5 Mbps ↑ ( +20.72 )
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1131 Tests ↓ ( -856 )
60615
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#4 ( -2 )
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891.74 Mbps ↓ ( -20.8 )
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586 Tests ↑ ( +11 )
60647
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#5 ( 0 )
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852.5 Mbps ↓ ( -4.25 )
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2850 Tests ↑ ( +22 )
60614
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#6 ( -5 )
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826.08 Mbps ↓ ( -97.99 )
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5334 Tests ↓ ( -310 )
60607
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#7 ( 0 )
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723.18 Mbps ↑ ( +3.21 )
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970 Tests ↑ ( +34 )
60639
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#8 ( -2 )
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710.05 Mbps ↓ ( -18.29 )
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581 Tests ↓ ( -161 )
60625
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#9 ( +10 )
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567.74 Mbps ↑ ( +123.89 )
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1354 Tests ↑ ( +40 )
60602
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#10 ( +6 )
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557.68 Mbps ↑ ( +57.9 )
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7327 Tests ↑ ( +249 )
60641
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#11 ( -1 )
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539.18 Mbps ↓ ( -1.34 )
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580 Tests ↑ ( +94 )
60638
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#12 ( -1 )
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538.19 Mbps ↑ ( +5.4 )
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282 Tests ↓ ( -25 )
60613
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#13 ( -1 )
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529.22 Mbps ↑ ( +0.31 )
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1914 Tests ↓ ( -217 )
60642
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#14 ( -1 )
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527.38 Mbps ↑ ( +1.99 )
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828 Tests ↓ ( -34 )
60660
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#15 ( -1 )
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519.13 Mbps ↓ ( -0.1 )
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1017 Tests ↓ ( -33 )
60634
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#16 ( -1 )
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514.57 Mbps ↓ ( -0.93 )
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922 Tests ↑ ( +221 )
60643
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#17 ( +6 )
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508.62 Mbps ↑ ( +82.11 )
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391 Tests ↑ ( +185 )
60632
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#18 ( +26 )
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486.8 Mbps ↑ ( +258.01 )
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193 Tests ↓ ( -33 )
60652
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#19 ( +6 )
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465.71 Mbps ↑ ( +96.42 )
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507 Tests ↓ ( -178 )
60630
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#20 ( -3 )
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465.65 Mbps ↓ ( -0.8 )
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495 Tests ↑ ( +102 )
60628
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#21 ( +19 )
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461.91 Mbps ↑ ( +194.92 )
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41 Tests ↑ ( +15 )
60657
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#22 ( +2 )
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369.48 Mbps ↓ ( -30.19 )
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4100 Tests ↓ ( -352 )
60610
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#23 ( -15 )
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366.26 Mbps ↓ ( -282.18 )
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1864 Tests ↓ ( -20 )
60640
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#24 ( +11 )
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359.17 Mbps ↑ ( +55.83 )
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1683 Tests ↑ ( +111 )
60654
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#25 ( +1 )
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349.12 Mbps ↓ ( -0.34 )
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1254 Tests ↓ ( -31 )
60659
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#26 ( +1 )
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346.46 Mbps ↑ ( +0.13 )
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559 Tests ↓ ( -53 )
60655
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#27 ( -18 )
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345.25 Mbps ↓ ( -291.22 )
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114 Tests ↑ ( +4 )
60606
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#28 ( 0 )
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326.73 Mbps ↓ ( -1.03 )
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374 Tests ↑ ( +2 )
60646
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#29 ( 0 )
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322.62 Mbps ↓ ( -0.02 )
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303 Tests ↓ ( -13 )
60644
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#30 ( 0 )
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319.38 Mbps ↓ ( -1.92 )
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280 Tests ↓ ( -30 )
60645
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#31 ( 0 )
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318.85 Mbps ↑ ( +1.71 )
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575 Tests ↓ ( -27 )
60661
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#32 ( +1 )
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318.49 Mbps ↑ ( +12.93 )
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263 Tests ↑ ( +15 )
60637
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#33 ( -1 )
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312.84 Mbps ↑ ( +1.68 )
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265 Tests ↓ ( -33 )
60611
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#34 ( +2 )
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306.11 Mbps ↑ ( +7.07 )
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2734 Tests ↓ ( -197 )
60626
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#35 ( -1 )
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303.38 Mbps ↓ ( -1.81 )
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1481 Tests ↓ ( -255 )
60622
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#36 ( +1 )
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301.64 Mbps ↑ ( +4.75 )
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959 Tests ↓ ( -74 )
60608
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#37 ( -16 )
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300.19 Mbps ↓ ( -134.27 )
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2375 Tests ↑ ( +55 )
60617
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#38 ( 0 )
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295.79 Mbps ↑ ( +0.26 )
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1580 Tests ↑ ( +96 )
60629
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#39 ( 0 )
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291.22 Mbps ↓ ( -0.96 )
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449 Tests ↓ ( -46 )
60631
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#40 ( -20 )
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289.91 Mbps ↓ ( -145.91 )
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915 Tests ↓ ( -13 )
60649
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#41 ( +2 )
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285.37 Mbps ↑ ( +55.77 )
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126 Tests ↑ ( +85 )
60605
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#42 ( -20 )
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270.16 Mbps ↓ ( -157.48 )
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343 Tests ↓ ( -107 )
60612
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#43 ( +3 )
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259.67 Mbps ↑ ( +57.38 )
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36 Tests ↑ ( +17 )
60601
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#44 ( -3 )
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234.24 Mbps ↓ ( -0.66 )
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1594 Tests ↓ ( -60 )
60620
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#45 ( -3 )
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234.24 Mbps ↓ ( -0.62 )
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851 Tests ↑ ( +38 )
60609
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#46 ( -1 )
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225.71 Mbps ↓ ( -0.62 )
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250 Tests ↑ ( +83 )
60651
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#47 ( -29 )
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186.3 Mbps ↓ ( -278.75 )
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236 Tests ↓ ( -224 )
60636
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#48 ( -1 )
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176.1 Mbps ↑ ( +0.04 )
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126 Tests ↓ ( -5 )
60623
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#49 ( 0 )
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89.6 Mbps ↓ ( -5 )
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226 Tests ↓ ( -143 )
60619
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#50 ( 0 )
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59.28 Mbps ↑ ( +0.08 )
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167 Tests ↓ ( -19 )
60653
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#51 ( 0 )
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51.27 Mbps ↑ ( +41.02 )
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14 Tests ↑ ( +13 )
Publicly Funded Internet Access in Chicago
We've found 149 libraries and public institutions that offer publicly funded internet access points in Chicago. These locations may offer computer literacy and other various tech services. Before visiting make sure to contact the location ahead of time to find their schedule and services.
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American College Of Education Library
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1776
Chicago, IL 60606 -
American Hospital Association Aha Resource Center
155 North Wacker, Suite 400
Chicago, IL 60606 -
American Library Association, Headquarters
50 East Huron St
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch
1701 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647 -
Center For Research Libraries Technical Services
6050 South Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637 -
Chicago Center For Green Technology Library
445 North Sacramento Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60612 -
Chicago Public Library
6 South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612 -
Chicago Public Library
3104 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634 -
Chicago Public Library
5150 North Kimball Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625 -
Chicago Public Library
2056 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647 -
Chicago Public Library
1101 West Taylor St
Chicago, IL 60607 -
Chicago Public Library
9055 South Houston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617 -
Chicago Public Library
6151 South Normal Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60621 -
Chicago Public Library
4005 West 27th St
Chicago, IL 60623 -
Chicago Public Library
1805 South Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60608 -
Chicago Public Library
5108 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641 -
Chicago Public Library
3548 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618 -
Chicago Public Library
7536 West Addison
Chicago, IL 60634 -
Chicago Public Library
3255 West Altgeld St
Chicago, IL 60647 -
Chicago Public Library
1605 North Troy St
Chicago, IL 60647 -
Chicago Public Library
4300 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639 -
Chicago Public Library
2335 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622 -
Chicago Public Library
1371 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622 -
Chicago Public Library
5724 West North Avenue
Chicago, IL 60639 -
Chicago Public Library
5615 West Race Avenue
Chicago, IL 60644 -
Chicago Public Library
115 South Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL 60624 -
Chicago Public Library
731 East 63rd Place
Chicago, IL 60637 -
Chicago Public Library
2505 East 73rd St
Chicago, IL 60649 -
Chicago Public Library
7901 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60619 -
Chicago Public Library
501 East 90th Place
Chicago, IL 60619 -
Chicago Public Library
8828 South Stony Island
Chicago, IL 60617 -
Chicago Public Library
11001 South Indiana Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628 -
Chicago Public Library
3048 East 130th St
Chicago, IL 60633 -
Chicago Public Library
6348 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638 -
Chicago Public Library
5055 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632 -
Chicago Public Library
4314 South Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60632 -
Chicago Public Library
1915 West 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609 -
Chicago Public Library
4650 South Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609 -
Chicago Public Library
5440 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60609 -
Chicago Public Library
2807 West 55th St
Chicago, IL 60632 -
Chicago Public Library
6423 West 63rd Place
Chicago, IL 60638 -
Chicago Public Library
3647 South State St
Chicago, IL 60609 -
Chicago Public Library
4801 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615 -
Chicago Public Library
4904 South Lake Park Avenue
Chicago, IL 60615 -
Chicago Public Library
2401 East 100th St
Chicago, IL 60617 -
Chicago Public Library
10542 South Ewing Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617 -
Chicago Public Library
4020 West 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60629 -
Chicago Public Library
6120 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60629 -
Chicago Public Library
1745 West 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636 -
Chicago Public Library
4101 South 79th St
Chicago, IL 60652 -
Chicago Public Library
6083 Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60631 -
Chicago Public Library
7454 West Balmoral Avenue
Chicago, IL 60656 -
Chicago Public Library
5331 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646 -
Chicago Public Library
4400 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630 -
Chicago Public Library
5363 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630 -
Chicago Public Library
6100 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60634 -
Chicago Public Library
1210 West Elmdale Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660 -
Chicago Public Library
1226 West Ainslie St
Chicago, IL 60640 -
Chicago Public Library
929 West Buena Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613 -
Chicago Public Library
4455 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625 -
Chicago Public Library
644 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657 -
Chicago Public Library
1659 West Melrose St
Chicago, IL 60657 -
Chicago Public Library
1150 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614 -
Chicago Public Library
310 West Division St
Chicago, IL 60610 -
Chicago Public Library
642 West 43rd St
Chicago, IL 60609 -
Chicago Public Library
6907 North Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626 -
Chicago Public Library
6435 North California Avenue
Chicago, IL 60645 -
Chicago Public Library
5630 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659 -
Chicago Public Library
8530 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652 -
Chicago Public Library
7506 South Racine Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620 -
Chicago Public Library
1350 West 89th St
Chicago, IL 60620 -
Chicago Public Library
2121 West 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643 -
Chicago Public Library
9525 South Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628 -
Chicago Public Library
11010 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60655 -
Chicago Public Library
11071 South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643 -
Chicago Public Library
3436 South King Drive
Chicago, IL 60616 -
Chicago Public Library
3400 South Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60608 -
Chicago Public Library
2724 West Cermak Road
Chicago, IL 60608 -
Chicago Public Library
2353 South Wentworth Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616 -
Chicago Public Library
400 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605 -
Chicago Public Library - Logan Square Branch
3030 West Fullerton Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647 -
Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Library
350 North Orleans
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Chicago Tribune Tribune Library
435 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Citadel Investment Group Library
131 South Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Clausen Miller Library
10 South Lasalle St, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Compass Lexecon Library
332 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60604 -
Cramer-Krasselt Library
225 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Doblin, A Company Of Monitor Group Library
111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Douglass Branch
3353 West 13th St
Chicago, IL 60623 -
Duff And Phelps Llc Research Library
311 South Wacker Drive Suite 4200
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Dykema Gossett Rooks Pitts Library
10 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3200
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Encyclopaedia Britannica Inc, Editorial Library
331 North Lasalle
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Evangelical Lutheran Church In America Library
8765 West Higgins Road
Chicago, IL 60631 -
Exelon Library
10 South Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Fox College Library
6440 South Cicero Avenue
Bedford Park, IL 60638 -
Freeborn And Peters Library Services
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3000
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Gerber/Hart Library
1127 West Granville Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660 -
Greeley And Hansen Engineers Library
100 South Wacker Drive, Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State St
Chicago, IL 60605 -
Harrington College Of Design Library
200 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Hinshaw And Culbertson Library
222 North Lasalle St, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Holland And Knight Library
131 South Dearborn St, 30th Floor
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Illinois College Of Optometry- Carl F. Shepherd Memorial Library
3241 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616 -
Institute For Psychoanalysis Library
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Instituto Cervantes
31 West Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60654 -
J.P. Morgan Corporate Library
10 South Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Jenner And Block Library
353 North Clark St
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Kirkland And Ellis Library Services
300 North Lasalle Drive, 11th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Latham And Watkins Library
233 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Malcolm X College Library
1900 West Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60612 -
Marshall Gerstein & Borun Library
233 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Mayer, Brown, Rowe, And Maw Law Library
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 42-109
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Mcdermott, Will, And Emery Law Library
227 West Monroe, Suite 4700
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Meckler, Buger, And Tilson Library
123 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Metropolitan Library System - Chicago Office
224 South Michigan Avenue , Suite 680
Chicago, IL 60604 -
Midwestern University- Downers Grove Campus Library
555 31st St
Downers Grove, IL 60615 -
Mwh- Montgomery Watson Harza Library
175 West Jackson Boulevard, 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604 -
Newberry Library
60 West Walton
Chicago, IL 60610 -
Nixon Peabody Library
300 South Riverside Plaza, 16th Floor
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Northwestern University- Joseph Schaffner Library
339 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Prevention First, Inc.
600 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Pullman State Historic Site
11111 South Forrestville Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628 -
Quarles And Brady Library
300 North Lasalle St, Suite 4000
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Querrey And Harrow Ltd Library
175 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60604 -
Rja Group Inc, Library
600 West Fulton St, Suite 500
Chicago, IL 60661 -
Saint Mary And Elizabeth Medical Center- Sr. Stella Louis Health Science Library
2233 West Division St
Chicago, IL 60622 -
Sargent And Lundy Technical Library
55 East Monroe St, Suite 24F60
Chicago, IL 60603 -
Schuyler Rocke And Crisham Library
130 East Randolph St, Suite 3800
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Skidmore, Owings, And Merrill Library
224 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60604 -
Solomon Cordwell Buenz Library
625 North Michigan Avenue, #700
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Sonnenschein Nath And Rosenthal Library
233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 7800
Chicago, IL 60606 -
Spencer Stuart Library
401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Spertus Institute Of Jewist Studies- Norman And Helen Asher Library
610 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605 -
The Cambridge Group Library
227 West Monroe, Suite 3200
Chicago, IL 60606 -
The Polish Museum Of America Library
984 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642 -
Toman Branch
4005 West 27th St
Chicago, IL 60623 -
U.S. Railroad Board Library
844 North Rush St
Chicago, IL 60611 -
Ungaretti & Harris Library
70 West Madison St
Chicago, IL 60602 -
Union League Club Of Chicago Library
65 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604 -
University Of Illinois At Chicago- Richard J. Daley Library
801 South Morgan
Chicago, IL 60607 -
Upshot Library
350 North Orleans, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654 -
Vedder Price Pc Library
222 North Lasalle St, 26th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Walker Branch
11071 South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643 -
West Chicago Avenue Branch
4856 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60651 -
West Pullman Branch
830 West 119th St
Chicago, IL 60643 -
Willamette Management Associates Library
West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 950N
Chicago, IL 60631 -
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Corporate Library
410 North Michigan Avenue, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611 -
World Book Publishing Research Library
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60601 -
Wrightwood-Ashburn Branch
8530 South Kedzie Avenue
Chicago, IL 60652
The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
Zip-based speed averages are calculated from M-Labs consumer speed tests run by IP addresses in the area.
25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Broadband Access for Education in Chicago
Devry University-Illinois and Depaul University are the largest universities in Chicago. For the 48,019 combined students living in the area, strong internet access is a must for obtaining educational materials and viewing research. Devry University-Illinois residential buildings have 3-4 internet providers available in area on average, while Depaul University has closer to 3. Both university locations are showing an average downstream speed of 179.8 Mbps. This stat is based on 161,670 aggregated speed test results originating near campus buildings. FCC and US Government reports often cite the need to improve internet service availability for college and high school students. There is a recognized correlation between increased high-speed internet access and increased education/employment opportunities, especially in small cities and rural areas.
Data Caps Around Chicago
Data collected by our market research team suggests that some of the popular ISPs use data caps for their residential Internet connections. Data caps are controversial since consumers view caps as a strategy for limiting streaming services. Providers explain they are a reasonable strategy for managing network congestion. In either case, the problem is streaming video, which can eat up one to seven Gigabytes per hour.
Internet access in Chicago neighborhoods
Chicago Internet access info can be found in these specific neighborhoods: Jefferson Park, Calumet Park, Norridge, Merrionette Park, Burnham, Bedford Park.
Summary Of Internet Providers In Chicago
| Provider | Type | Coverage | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Internet | IPBB | 98.3%+ | 100 Mbps |
| EarthLink | DSL | 97.2%+ | 100 Mbps |
| XFINITY from Comcast | Cable | 98.7%+ | 1,200 Mbps |
| Everywhere Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 85.7%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Lynx Communications | Fixed Wireless | 56.3%+ | 200 Mbps |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 26.7%+ | 940 Mbps |
| EarthLink Fiber | Fiber | 26.0%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| RCN | Cable | 21.4%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| WOW! | Cable | 17.1%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Webpass | Fixed Wireless | 1.5%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| AccessMedia3 | Cable | 0.2%+ | 250 Mbps |
| E-Vergent Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 0.1%+ | 65 Mbps |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | DSL | 0.0%+ | 25 Mbps |
| Viasat Internet | Satellite | 100% | 50 Mbps |
| HughesNet | Satellite | 100% | 25 Mbps |
| Comcast Business | Cable | 87.0%+ | 987 Mbps |
| Crown Castle Fiber | Fiber | 54.5%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| AT&T | Fiber | 19.0%+ | 940 Mbps |
| GTT Communications | Copper | 26.7%+ | 8 Mbps |
| First Communications | Copper | 20.1%+ | 1.5 Mbps |
| Verizon Business | Fiber | 0.4%+ | 950 Mbps |
| Verizon Business | Fixed Wireless | 0.7%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| CenturyLink Business | Fiber | 15.3%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| US Signal Company | Fiber | 12.5%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| RCN Business | Fiber | 11.2%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Cogent Communications | Fiber | 10.1%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Windstream | Fiber | 8.0%+ | 100 Mbps |
| Fusion Connect | Fiber | 6.8%+ | 20 Mbps |
| WOW! Business | Fiber | 5.3%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Zayo | Fiber | 4.8%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Access One Inc | Copper | 4.0%+ | 3.0 Mbps |
| Towerstream | Fixed Wireless | 2.6%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Google Fiber Webpass | Copper | 2.3%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Global Cloud Xchange | Copper | 1.9%+ | 905 Mbps |
| SNET | Copper | 1.9%+ | 12 Mbps |
| Call One | Fiber | 1.4%+ | 1.5 Mbps |
| E-Vergent Wireless | Fixed Wireless | 0.9%+ | 6 Mbps |
| TPx Communications | Copper | 0.5%+ | 1.5 Mbps |
| Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) | Fiber | 0.2%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| M2 nGage | Fiber | 0.3%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| Xclutel Communications | Copper | 0.3%+ | -- Mbps |
| NetFortris | Fiber | 0.3%+ | -- Mbps |
| AccessMedia3 | Copper | 0.2%+ | 500 Mbps |
| T2 Technologies | Copper | 0.1%+ | 50 Mbps |
| Panterra | Copper | 0.1%+ | 3.0 Mbps |
| Atlantic Metro | Fiber | 0.1%+ | -- Mbps |
| Unite Private Networks | Fiber | 0.1%+ | 1,000 Mbps |
| CallTower | Fiber | 0.1%+ | 6 Mbps |
| AssetBlack | Fiber | 0.0%+ | 50 Mbps |
Customer Reviews of Internet Providers in Chicago
Brandon Smith on March 02, 2021 - Chicago, Illinois 60653
Phenomenal job
My internet had been down since yesterday morning. We called today and were fortunate to get a technician. He arrived with an unwavering determination to resolve my issue. His manipulation with the tools of the trade gave me assurance that I would have Netflix and be chilling real soon! He moved from one room to next, from the basement to outside, from atop a strong ladder to the back of the reliable van, one step after another until finally done! My family and I thank you, may your jobs never be too many or your reward too few!
Cynthia Kirk on November 30, 2020 - Chicago, Illinois
Better than others
We live in a rural area and have had crappy DSL (around 400kbps download) and paid over $50 a month for it. When I found out about T-Mobile I thought I would give it a shot. At first, since it is LTE internet, I thought It would not be that good because my phone internet is pretty bad and very flaky out here, but I was told by the representative that I could try it and if I didn't like it, I could send it back, no strings attached. I have to say it was better than I thought. I get speeds ranging between 16Mbps to 30Mbps and the speed is not choppy so video and games play smoothly and don't drop the connection as they do on phone tethering. It's not cable or fiber speeds but it sure beats 3.0 DSL and the price is the same with no extra fees or taxes (50$ a month).
Christopher Bradshaw on October 20, 2020 - Chicago, Illinois
Our Service Tech Brian Is Simply Great!!
I would like to write my very positive remarks about our local service technician (Brian Lloyd) who services our Sherrard, Illinois area (61281). His service over the years has been exceptional, not only with putting our internet service back on track but also about his conduct on the phone. Very courteous and professional with also a sense of humor (good mix). We hope that his manager(s) and colleagues see this review as a testament to his performance. Thanks Brian! Christopher B.
Dawn on April 09, 2020 - Chicago, Illinois
Great Internet speeds
We got our internet last June. Our technician was outstanding and very pleasant and informative. We have not had any need to call for service since the day it was connected (hope I didn’t just jinx myself). We do have Netflix and Amazon and it works great!
MICHAEL FLEMING on March 26, 2020 - Chicago, Illinois
Good service
The network and company give you good service, never had an issue.
Paul Sanchez on December 17, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
HughesNet Review
Slow to no Internet. I called several times to complain about slow internet, only to get a quote for a higher price rate. Finally cancelled the service but I was charged a $300 cancellation fee. Currently being harassed on a daily basis by phone & emails. Horrible service.
Michael Kellim on December 04, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
Top notch service
These guys take great care of their customers!
Waylon Mcdaniel on November 27, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
Internet never works
Hooked up on Nov 8th and in less then a month, I have had 5 techs to my home to fix internet problem of losing signal. Goes offline all the time, sometimes for a whole day. 5 different times they have tried things but it's still not working. It works for others, why can't they do it for me? Would not use if I didn't have to and would not recommend to anyone.
Nicole on October 23, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
Fails 100% at providing signal
I can watch tv in 3 minute intervals and then it buffers for 20 minutes. There is never a good time for signal. But they want 500.00 to cancel.
Jeff Zielinski on October 22, 2019 - Chicago, Illinois
Worst Service and even worse customer service!
We have been a Comcast Xfinty customer for over 20 years. When they forced us (and charged more!) to the digital platform we have had nothing but trouble!!! Yes, we have the original 20 year old cable line in the ground so every time it rains or is moist we have issues. I have called and said this line is shorting out with the moisture over a year ago and still no response. I have had to reset the internet modem over 6 times this week. Stay away from Xfinity, they could careless about you as a customer and your service!!!!
Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in Chicago, Illinois
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What is the cheapest Internet service in Chicago?
The cheapest internet in Chicago costs $19.99, from RCN.
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What is the fastest Internet in Chicago?
XFINITY from Comcast has the fastest speeds in Chicago, with speeds up to 1200 Mbps.
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How much is Internet in Chicago?
Internet prices in Chicago run from $19.99/month for internet-only to $23.99/month for a bundle.