In Elgin there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 18.83% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 999 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.

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in Elgin

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

17.89%

Avg. Speed:

999 Mbps

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

 

Elgin 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 Elgin is fiber internet available?

Elgin, IL map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 18.83% of Elgin. Areas in green have fiber 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 Elgin above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Elgin?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Elgin.

Elgin, IL map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Elgin home can get up to 999 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 18.81% 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 18 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elgin.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Elgin, and slower in the central areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Elgin?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elgin you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 18.81% of Elgin homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 80.31% 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 Elgin homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

AT&T Fiber in Elgin, IL

AT&T fiber coverage

About 17.89%, or 20,884 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, east, north, southeast, central, west, northwest, and northeast Elgin area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Elgin.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elgin. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elgin. The fastest plan anyone in Elgin can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Elgin customers is up to 999 Mbps.

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

  • 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 18.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Elgin download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Elgin fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elgin is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.5 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 999 Mbps.

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

  • 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Elgin Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Elgin compare to the rest of Illinois?

Fiber internet speeds in Elgin are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 999 Mbps in the city. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 18.83% in Elgin.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
14.47%
14.53%
79.94%
41.44%
2.91%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
2.17%
13.81%
32.80%
1.19%
0.00%

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