Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois

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Most Popular Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois:

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  • 1. 1. AT&T Internet
    98.3% Available
    98.3%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    940 Mbps
    Download
    1000 Mbps
    Upload
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas. *See offer details.
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (866) 590-1023
    View AT&T Internet Details
    • Deal
    • Fiber
    • IPBB
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 4
    • Speed Range: 100-940mbps
    • Connection: IPBB and Fiber
    • Installation: Up to $99 installation cost.
    • Price Range: $35 - $129.99
    • Contracts: None - None required
    Deal
    There are 2 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (866) 590-1023
  • 2. 2. Xfinity
    98.7% Available
    98.7%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1200 Mbps
    Download
    35 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: Order Online (844) 910-2674
    View Xfinity Details
    • Cable
    • Internet Plans: 5
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 50-1200mbps
    • Connection: Cable
    • Price Range: $20 - $106
    • Contracts: 1 Year - 1 Year required
    Set up new service: Order Online (844) 910-2674
  • 3. 3. T-Mobile Home Internet
    Available

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    100 Mbps
    Download
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 918-3658
    View T-Mobile Home Internet Details
    • Fixed Wireless
    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 100-100mbps
    • Connection: Fixed Wireless
    • Price Range: $50 - $55
    • Contracts: None - None required
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 918-3658

  • Pro Tip:

    How much internet speed do you need?  That depends on how you plan on using your internet connection.

    < 25 Mbps basic internet for checking e-mail, google searches
    25-99 Mbps will handle streaming Netflix, FaceTime, Zoom calls
    100-499 Mbps fast downloads, gaming online, streaming UHD on multiple screens
    500-1,000 Mbps blazing fast for just about anything
  • 4. 4. Viasat
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    50 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 912-2812
    View Viasat Details
    • Satellite
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 12-50mbps
    • Connection: Satellite
    • Price Range: $49.99 - $199.99
    • Contracts: 2 Years - 2 Years required
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 912-2812
  • 5. 5. HughesNet
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    25 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 902-3107
    View HughesNet Details
    • Deal
    • Satellite
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 25-25mbps
    • Connection: Satellite
    • Installation: Standard installation is free.
    • Price Range: $39.99 - $149.99
    • Contracts: 2 Years - 2 Years required
    Deal
    There are 4 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 902-3107
  • 6. 6. EarthLink
    97.2% Available
    97.2%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    940 Mbps
    Download
    1000 Mbps
    Upload
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 340-5973
    View EarthLink Details
    • Fiber
    • DSL
    • Internet Plans: 5
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 12-1000mbps
    • Connection: DSL and Fiber
    • Installation: Includes professional installation.
    • Price Range: $49.95 - $99.95
    • Contracts: 1 Year - 1 Year required
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 340-5973
  • 7. 7. WOW!
    17.1% Available
    17.1%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    50 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 929-4510
    View WOW! Details
    • Deal
    • Cable
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 100-1000mbps
    • Connection: Cable
    • Price Range: $24.99 - $79.99
    • Contracts: None - None required
    Deal
    There are 4 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (855) 929-4510
  • 8. 8. Everywhere Wireless
    85.7% Available
    85.7%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    1000 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (312) 361-0052
    View Everywhere Wireless Details
    • Deal
    • Fixed Wireless
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 25-1000mbps
    • Connection: Fixed Wireless
    • Price Range: $29 - $59
    • Contracts: None - None required
    Deal
    There are 4 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (312) 361-0052
  • 9. 9. Lynx Communications
    56.3% Available
    56.3%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    200 Mbps
    Download
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing
    View Lynx Communications Details
    • Fixed Wireless
    • Internet Plans: 0
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing
  • 10. 10. RCN
    21.4% Available
    21.4%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    20 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 909-3179
    View RCN Details
    • Cable
    • Internet Plans: 5
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 10
    • Speed Range: 50-1000mbps
    • Connection: Cable
    • Installation: Free installation with promo code RCNOFFER when you order online.
    • Price Range: $19.99 - $125.89
    • Contracts: None - None required
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 909-3179
  • 11. Webpass
    1.5% Available
    1.5%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    1000 Mbps
    Download
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 932-7277
  • 12. AccessMedia3
    0.2% Available
    0.2%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    250 Mbps
    Download
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (866) 263-3241
  • 13. E-Vergent Wireless
    0.1% Available
    0.1%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    65 Mbps
    Download
    10 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (888) 782-1454
    View E-Vergent Wireless Details
    • Fixed Wireless
    • Internet Plans: 4
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 20-65mbps
    • Connection: Fixed Wireless
    • Price Range: $69.95 - $139.95
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (888) 782-1454
  • 14. Consolidated
    0% Available
    0%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    25 Mbps
    Download
    2 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 968-7224
    View Consolidated Details
    • DSL
    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 6-25mbps
    • Connection: DSL
    • Installation: Free professional installation.
    • Price Range: $24.95 - $81.95
    • Contracts: 1 Year - 1 Year required
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 968-7224
4 Residential internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Chicago. See All
19 Business internet providers are hidden due to low coverage in Chicago. See All
  • 1. 1. AT&T Wireless
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    10 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 898-5296
    View AT&T Wireless Details
    • Mobile Broadband
    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-10mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $50 - $75
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (844) 898-5296
  • 2. 2. Cricket
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    0.768 Mbps
    Download
    0.2 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 274-2538
    View Cricket Details
    • Mobile Broadband
    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-0.768mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $35 - $55
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 274-2538
  • 3. 3. T-Mobile
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    10 Mbps
    Download
    6 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 937-8997
    View T-Mobile Details
    • Deal
    • Mobile Broadband
    • Internet Plans: 3
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-10mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $60 - $85
    Deal
    There are 2 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 937-8997
  • 4. 4. Verizon
    100% Available
    100%

    Available

    Speeds up to:
    10 Mbps
    Download
    3 Mbps
    Upload
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 922-0204
    View Verizon Details
    • Deal
    • Mobile Broadband
    • Internet Plans: 2
    • Internet & TV Bundles: 0
    • Speed Range: 0-10mbps
    • Connection: Mobile Broadband
    • Price Range: $55 - $65
    Deal
    There are 2 active deals on select plans from this provider
    Set up new service: View Plans & Pricing (800) 922-0204

Dig in:

For most Chicagoans, your best internet options will be AT&T Internet or one of the three cable internet providers that serve Chicago: Xfinity, RCN and WOW!

To understand which cable provider is available to you, enter your ZIP code at the top of this page. Generally, WOW! covers much of the area around Midway Airport and the South Side. RCN cable covers most of the city east of the Chicago River. Xfinity covers much of the rest.

Fastest Internet Providers in Chicago

Your fastest internet options will generally be AT&T Internet (and fiber, if you can get it) or your cable provider.

Let’s start with AT&T Internet, which is available to more than 98 percent of Chicago residents. AT&T’s standard internet service has download speeds up to 100 Mbps. This is DSL internet, although AT&T refers to it as “IPBB.”

AT&T is also building out its fiber internet network in Chicago, which is available to about 25 percent of Chicago residents. Fiber internet is generally considered to be the fastest and most reliable internet service. AT&T’s coverage map shows that fiber is available to many northsiders and Oak Park residents, although there are pockets of fiber throughout the city. We recommend you call AT&T to see if it’s available.

Earthlink Internet, which uses AT&T’s fiber and DSL networks to deliver home internet, is also available to many Chicagoans. If you’re interested in fixed wireless internet, there are a handful of providers to choose from.

Cheapest Internet in Chicago

If you’re looking for the best deal, slower speed packages (lower than 100 Mbps) start at $30- $50 for both AT&T, and Xfinity and ultra high-speed packages (higher than 100 Mbps) start at $60 and higher. Chicago internet service providers typically have promotional internet plans and pricing, so we recommend you click on the “View Plans and Pricing” buttons at the top of this page, or call the numbers listed above and inquire about the best deals.

Comparing AT&T to Cable Providers (Xfinity, RCN or WOW!)

If you’re looking for ultra-high speed internet, the fastest option will be AT&T Fiber, which is available to about one in four Chicagoans –– primarily on the North Side and Oak Park. That said, they are expanding quickly and it’s worth calling to see if they now service your area. If AT&T Fiber isn’t available, the cable providers will have the fastest internet packages.

Many residents are also choosing their selections based on their preferred TV entertainment. With AT&T, you can add a fully streaming TV service or DIRECTV. Cable providers have many options for TV. Bundling will generally save you $10-$30 per month.

Digital Equity Programs in Chicago

Chicago Connected is a groundbreaking program created in 2020 to provide high-speed internet service to 100,000 Chicago public school students. It’s designed to dramatically improve internet accessibility to low-income students and households and is an excellent example of a program designed for digital equity. If you think you qualify, you can check your eligibility.

Internet Statistics 2021

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Chicago, IL

0.8% of consumers in Chicago

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 Availability
RCN 1,000 Mbps Cable 8s 21.4%
XFINITY from Comcast 1,200 Mbps Cable 6s 98.7%
AT&T Internet 940 Mbps IPBB and Fiber 8s 98.3%
EarthLink 1,000 Mbps DSL and Fiber 8s 97.2%
AccessMedia3 250 Mbps Cable 32s 0.2%
WOW! 1,000 Mbps Cable 8s 17.1%
Viasat Internet 50 Mbps Satellite 2m 43s 100.0%
HughesNet 25 Mbps Satellite 5m 27s 100.0%
Consolidated Communications (Formerly Fairpoint Communications) 25 Mbps DSL 5m 27s 0.0%

Internet Providers in Nearby Cities

Internet Provider Competition Map For Chicago

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Chicago is the 5th most connected city in Illinois ahead of Oak Park, Berwyn, Cicero, Riverside, and Forest Park.

The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.

Approximately 23,000 people in Cook County don't have access to any wired internet.

This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.

Fiber Availability: 27% of people living in Chicago have residential fiber service available to them.

Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.

Approximately 99% of Chicago residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.

This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.

As of this month, 60618 is the zip code with the fastest average download speed in Chicago.

Zip-based speed averages are calculated from M-Labs consumer speed tests run by IP addresses in the area.

In Cook County, approximately 24,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.

25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.

Customer Reviews of Internet Providers in Chicago

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!

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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).

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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.

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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!

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Good service

The network and company give you good service, never had an issue.

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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.

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Top notch service

These guys take great care of their customers!

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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.

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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.

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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!!!!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Internet in Chicago, Illinois

  • Is Xfinity good in Chicago?

    As with most internet service providers, we have received positive and negative reviews about Xfinity in the Chicago area. Over the last few years, we’ve noticed Xfinity has improved its customer service, reliability, and internet speeds.

  • Who has the fastest internet in Chicago?

    If you are one of the 25 percent of Chicago residents with access to AT&T Fiber, this will be your fastest option. If not, your cable provider will offer the fastest speeds, topping out at around 1,000 Mbps.

  • Is Fiber internet available in Chicago?

    Yes. Fiber internet is available to approximately 25 percent of Chicagoans through AT&T Fiber or Earthlink, primarily on the North Side and in Oak Park. However, there are pockets of fiber availability throughout the city and it’s worth calling to inquire about your address.

  • Is T-Mobile internet available in Chicago?

    T-Mobile doesn’t publish a coverage map, although they do claim to offer service in Chicago. You need to check availability by entering your phone number and address. T-Mobile internet offers speeds up to 100 Mbps, which is equivalent to DSL internet and slower than fiber or cable.

Last Updated 10/25/2021