In Illinois there are 4 residential DSL providers covering 93.39% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 60 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.

 

DSL Internet Service Providers in Illinois

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

76.30%

Avg. Speed:

64 Mbps

Earthlink | DSL

Availability:

14.08%

Avg. Speed:

44 Mbps

Consolidated Communications | DSL

Availability:

1.12%

Avg. Speed:

20 Mbps

Centurylink | DSL

Availability:

1.03%

Avg. Speed:

36 Mbps

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

 

Illinois 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 Illinois is DSL internet available?

Illinois map of DSL internet availability

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DSL is available in 93.39% of Illinois. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Illinois above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is DSL internet in Illinois?

The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Illinois.

Illinois map of the fastest DSL internet speeds

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The average Illinois home can get up to 60 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 500 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 0.26 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Illinois.

DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Illinois, and slower in the west areas of the state.

Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Illinois?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Illinois you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 21.92% of Illinois homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 71.66% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.63%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 4.53%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Illinois homes.

 

DSL Providers in Depth

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

AT&T DSL in Illinois

AT&T DSL coverage

About 76.30%, or 9,790,339 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Illinois area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Illinois.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is above average. There are 15 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.42 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 64 Mbps.

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

  • 46.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 9.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 12.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 5.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 24.0 Mbps
  • 6.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 7.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In Illinois 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 below average compared to other Illinois DSL providers. AT&T offers 13 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois 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 13 Mbps.

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

  • 56.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 12.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 10.4% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 11.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

Earthlink DSL in Illinois

Earthlink DSL coverage

About 14.08%, or 1,806,723 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, south, west, central, north, northwest, southeast, and east Illinois 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 Illinois.

 

Earthlink DSL download speeds

Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is above average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 44 Mbps.

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

  • 12.8% up to 115.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 90.0 Mbps
  • 6.9% up to 70.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 45.0 Mbps
  • 26.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 17.7% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 12.6% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 1.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

Earthlink DSL upload speeds

In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Earthlink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Earthlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Illinois DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois 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 2.7 Mbps.

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

  • 12.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 10.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 13.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 26.4% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 32.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.7% up to 0.4 Mbps
  • 2.2% up to 0.1 Mbps

 

 

 

Consolidated Communications DSL in Illinois

Consolidated DSL coverage

About 1.12%, or 143,465 people, have Consolidated DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southwest, southeast, central, northeast, and west Illinois area. Consolidated is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.

 

Consolidated Communications DSL download speeds

Consolidated is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Consolidated DSL is below average. There are 12 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Consolidated goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 20 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Consolidated Communications customers in Illinois. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 4.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 12.9% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 3.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 51.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 5.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 6.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 7.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 4.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

Consolidated Communications DSL upload speeds

In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Consolidated DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Consolidated is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Illinois DSL providers. Consolidated offers 7 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.51 Mbps. On average, Consolidated customers can get speeds up to 1.7 Mbps.

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Consolidated's Illinois DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 4.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 14.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 1.5% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 5.5% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 61.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 12.2% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

 

 

Centurylink DSL in Illinois

Centurylink DSL coverage

About 1.03%, or 131,692 people, have Centurylink DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west and northwest Illinois area. Centurylink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.

 

Centurylink DSL download speeds

Centurylink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Centurylink DSL is below average. There are 19 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Centurylink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.50 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 36 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Centurylink customers in Illinois. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 2.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 8.0% up to 80.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
  • 19.1% up to 60.0 Mbps
  • 21.3% up to 40.0 Mbps
  • 6.4% up to 30.0 Mbps
  • 2.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 3.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 9.3% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 2.6% up to 9.0 Mbps
  • 0.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 1.6% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 4.0 Mbps
  • 3.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.5 Mbps

 

Centurylink DSL upload speeds

In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Centurylink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Centurylink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Illinois DSL providers. Centurylink offers 15 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.25 Mbps. On average, Centurylink customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.

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Centurylink's Illinois DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 0.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 10.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 21.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 20.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 4.3% up to 2.0 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 11.9% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 0.9 Mbps
  • 8.4% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 8.1% up to 0.8 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.6 Mbps
  • 2.5% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 4.9% up to 0.5 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 0.3 Mbps
  • 0.2% up to 0.3 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Illinois DSL by Area

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

How does DSL internet in Illinois compare to the rest of the United States?

DSL internet speeds in Illinois are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 60 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 93.39% in Illinois.

What zip codes have DSL internet?

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

Zip Code
DSL Coverage
92.46%
90.96%
98.13%
92.61%
90.00%
Zip Code
DSL Coverage
97.09%
97.99%
91.34%
91.10%
0.00%

What does DSL internet look like in other states?

Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

Nearby States

  • Indiana: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Wisconsin: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Missouri: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Iowa: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Kentucky: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Michigan: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Ohio: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Tennessee: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
  • Minnesota: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
  • Arkansas: less DSL coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations