In Illinois there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 22.85% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 953 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 Providers in Illinois
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Illinois are not shown.
Illinois 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 Illinois is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 22.85% of Illinois. 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 Illinois above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Illinois?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Illinois.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Illinois home can get up to 953 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state is 2,000 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 6.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Illinois.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Illinois, and slower in the south areas of the state.
Is fiber 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 fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Illinois
AT&T fiber coverage
About 12.63%, or 1,620,530 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, north, east, southwest, central, and south Illinois area. AT&T 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.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Illinois 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 above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 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 1,000 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Illinois
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 4.49%, or 576,188 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, northeast, and east Illinois area. MetroNet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from MetroNet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Illinois
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.09%, or 139,806 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast Illinois area. Astound Broadband 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.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber in Illinois
i3 Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.05%, or 134,956 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, central, south, and southwest Illinois area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
i3 Broadband fiber download speeds
i3 Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for i3 Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 400 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 400.0 Mbps
Illinois Fiber 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 fiber internet in Illinois compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Illinois are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 936 Mbps in the United States versus 953 Mbps in the state. The nation has far less fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 89.84% versus 22.85% in Illinois.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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.
What does fiber 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: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wisconsin: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Iowa: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kentucky: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arkansas: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Pennsylvania: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Georgia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Michigan: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Jersey: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Virginia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more fiber coverage, slower speeds