In Near North Side there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 44.93% of the neighborhood. 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 Providers in Near North Side

Astound Broadband powered by RCN | Fiber

Availability:

35.49%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

16.21%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

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

 

Near North Side 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 Near North Side is fiber internet available?

Near North Side, Chicago, IL map of fiber internet availability

Fiber Internet Availability Key

0%
50%
100%

 

Fiber is available in 44.93% of Near North Side. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Near North Side above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Near North Side?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Near North Side.

Near North Side, Chicago, IL map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

Fiber Internet Speed Key

1 Mbps
50 Mbps
1000 Mbps+

 

The average Near North Side home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 1,000 Mbps, which 44.93% of residents can get.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Near North Side?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near North Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.62% of Near North Side homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 51.56% of the neighborhood.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.30%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Near North Side homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

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

Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

Astound Broadband fiber coverage

About 35.49%, or 28,546 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Near North Side.

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds

Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Near North Side customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

The following maximum speeds are marketed to Astound Broadband powered by RCN customers in Near North Side. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber upload speeds

In Near North Side download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Near North Side fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Near North Side is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

Astound Broadband's Near North Side fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in Near North Side, Chicago, IL

AT&T fiber coverage

About 16.21%, or 13,036 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side 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 Near North Side.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Near North Side customers can get this speed.

Show all download speeds

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In Near North Side download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Near North Side fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Near North Side is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

Show all upload speeds

AT&T's Near North Side fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Near North Side Fiber by Area

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

How does fiber internet in Near North Side compare to the rest of Chicago?

Fiber internet speeds in Near North Side are comparable versus the average speeds in Chicago: 1,000 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,000 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has far less fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 99.26% versus 44.93% in Near North Side.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

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

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
41.84%
33.04%
53.07%
49.89%
90.95%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
15.55%
40.36%
90.06%
69.42%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other neighborhoods?

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with Similar Populations