In River Forest there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 99.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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.
Cable Internet Service Provider in River Forest
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in River Forest are not shown.
River Forest 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 River Forest is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.95% of River Forest. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in River Forest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in River Forest?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in River Forest.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average River Forest home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.95% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in River Forest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in River Forest you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.42% of River Forest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 33.52% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of River Forest homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in River Forest, along with details on where in River Forest and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in River Forest, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.95%, or 11,166 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Forest area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Forest.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Forest. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Forest. The fastest plan anyone in River Forest can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all River Forest customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In River Forest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Forest cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Forest is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
River Forest Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to River Forest or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in River Forest compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in River Forest are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 99.95% in River Forest.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around River Forest are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Forest Park, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Oak Park, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
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- River Grove, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Hines, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Melrose Park, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Broadview, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Bellwood, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Stone Park, IL: less cable coverage, similar speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Stevensville, MI: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Franklin Lakes, NJ: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bellevue, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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- Rossmoor, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Point, UT: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Wynnewood, PA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Monongahela, PA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Foxboro, MA: less cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lighthouse Point, FL: more cable coverage, similar speeds