In Lake County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 6.06% of the county. 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.
Fiber Internet Service Provider in Lake County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Lake County are not shown.
Lake County 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 Lake County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 6.06% of Lake County. 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 Lake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lake County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lake County home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 6.06% 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 Lake County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Lake County, and slower in the southwest areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 6.06% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.41% of the county.
- 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 Lake County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
AT&T Fiber in Lake County, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 6.06%, or 42,607 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County 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 Lake County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 18 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 1,000 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lake County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake County fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
Lake County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Lake County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 987 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 92.70% versus 6.06% in Lake County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Kenosha County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Racine County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DuPage County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kane County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cook County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boone County, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fort Bend County, TX: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Will County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jackson County, MO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lee County, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bernalillo County, NM: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hudson County, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cobb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds