As one of the largest cities in the United States, it should come as no surprise that people living in the Chicago Metro area have plenty of internet choices. Of the 17 ISPs in the area, big names such as Xfinity, AT&T, Frontier, and Spectrum, stand out. However, there are many other smaller providers including Wow, Surf, XLBroadband, and Rise Broadband. Combined, these and other ISPs cover all but 0.25% of homes, and the vast majority of internet users in the Windy City can easily enjoy speeds of up to a gigabyte — more than enough to play Fortnite or stream Netflix.
Unfortunately, only a few select neighborhoods have full access to fiber. These include a handful of city blocks between East 14th Street and East Balbo Drive wedged in between the Shedd Aquarium and Chicago River. For those interested in the more readily available cable internet, Comcast's Xfinity covers 94.95% of the city. Only 1.68% of the city can't get cable internet — a small section around Jane Addams Park and a few outlying streets around the Cook County Jail.
17 Internet Service Providers in Chicago
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in the Chicago metro area are not shown.
Who has the best high-speed coverage in Chicago?
A quick look at our comprehensive coverage map should allay your concerns about finding a great broadband or fiber connection. The only thing more readily available in Chicago is good pizza. But, how do you choose an internet provider? Whether you're looking for broadband, cable or fiber, you'll want to take a look at availability, price, and customer service.
Xfinity is the clear winner for coverage, and you would be hard-pressed to find an address that didn't qualify for cable internet in Chicago. Another strong contender for broadband is WOW, which, with speeds averaging 1000 Mbps, is marginally faster than Xfinity's 993 Mbps. If you are dead set on fiber coverage and live in one of the small pockets where it's available, choose AT&T. AT&T Fiber is predominantly available to homes and businesses on either side of the Kennedy Expressway from just north of downtown all the way through Park Ridge.
Before you make your decision, spend some time looking through the maps. Speed won't be an issue no matter where you are in the Chicago area, but coverage areas can change, and there's no harm in comparing the options when you have more than one ISP to choose from.
Chicago Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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HughesNet Satellite Internet
Where in the Chicago metro area is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.75% of the Chicago metro area. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in the Chicago metro area above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in the Chicago metro area.
How fast are internet speeds in the Chicago metro area?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in the Chicago metro area.
Internet Speed Key
The average Chicago home can get up to 980 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city 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 0.77 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Chicago metro area.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of the Chicago metro area, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in the Chicago metro area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Chicago metro area you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 22.28% of Chicago homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.96% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.08%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Chicago homes.
Internet Market Health in Chicago
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the the Chicago metro area internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in the Chicago metro area based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.3 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.1 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Chicago internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Chicago homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fixed wireless, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Chicago internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 7 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, the Chicago metro area is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Chicago metro area, along with details on where in the Chicago metro area and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 94.95%, or 8,935,742 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Chicago metro area.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 993 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago cable providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 the Chicago metro area is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 99.1% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 92.11%, or 8,668,944 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of the Chicago metro area.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 14 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 69 Mbps.
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- 51.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 10.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 3.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.5% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area 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 Chicago DSL providers. AT&T offers 12 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 the Chicago metro area 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 14 Mbps.
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- 61.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 13.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 8.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 3.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 7.9% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 9.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 16.72%, or 1,573,648 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area 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 Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area 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 Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area 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
WOW! Cable in Chicago, IL
WOW! cable coverage
About 14.13%, or 1,329,512 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, north, east, west, central, southwest, and south Chicago area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for WOW! cable. Compared to other ISPs, WOW! is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chicago cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Cable in Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 7.65%, or 719,758 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, north, and central Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 863 Mbps.
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- 72.6% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 27.4% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN cable upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago cable providers. Astound Broadband 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 the Chicago metro area is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Astound Broadband customers can get speeds up to 20 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL in Chicago, IL
Earthlink DSL coverage
About 3.77%, or 354,564 people, have Earthlink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, northwest, west, southwest, and north Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area.
Earthlink DSL download speeds
Earthlink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Earthlink DSL is below average. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Earthlink goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 31 Mbps.
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- 6.9% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 23.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 25.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 24.0% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 9.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Earthlink DSL upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area 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 Chicago DSL providers. Earthlink offers 7 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 the Chicago metro area 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 2.0 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 5.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 52.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 1.7% up to 0.1 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Chicago, IL
Spectrum cable coverage
About 2.08%, or 195,735 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north and northwest Chicago area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband powered by RCN Fiber in Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.49%, or 139,806 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, northeast, north, and central Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area.
Astound Broadband powered by RCN fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Chicago 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 the Chicago metro area 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 Chicago fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Chicago, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.63%, or 5,611,994 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of the Chicago metro area.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 10.95%, or 1,030,748 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, north, west, and central Chicago area. e-vergent is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from e-vergent goes up to 65 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 45 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 64 Mbps.
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- 96.2% up to 65.0 Mbps
- 3.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for e-vergent fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, e-vergent is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. e-vergent offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Midwest Telecom of America Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless coverage
About 5.56%, or 522,872 people, have Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Chicago area. Midwest Telecom of America is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless download speeds
Midwest Telecom of America is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Midwest Telecom of America goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 30 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 50 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Midwest Telecom of America fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Midwest Telecom of America is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. Midwest Telecom of America 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 the Chicago metro area is up to 50 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 30 Mbps. On average, Midwest Telecom of America customers can get speeds up to 50 Mbps.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 30.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 5.39%, or 506,863 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, and south Chicago area. Rise 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 the Chicago metro area.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 27 Mbps.
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- 11.2% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 84.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 4 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 the Chicago metro area is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 5.4 Mbps.
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- 11.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 84.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Surf Broadband Solutions Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless coverage
About 3.13%, or 294,643 people, have Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, and south Chicago area. Surf Broadband Solutions is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless download speeds
Surf Broadband Solutions is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from Surf Broadband Solutions goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Surf Broadband Solutions fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Surf Broadband Solutions is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. Surf Broadband Solutions offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
XLBroadband Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
XLBroadband fixed wireless coverage
About 2.92%, or 274,808 people, have XLBroadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, southwest, and southeast Chicago area. XLBroadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
XLBroadband fixed wireless download speeds
XLBroadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, XLBroadband fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from XLBroadband goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 137 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
XLBroadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for XLBroadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, XLBroadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. XLBroadband offers 3 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 the Chicago metro area is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, XLBroadband customers can get speeds up to 137 Mbps.
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- 2.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 94.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 2.92%, or 274,651 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, west, and southwest Chicago area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from US Cellular goes up to 2.0 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 0.06 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 0.1 Mbps
NITCO Fixed Wireless in Chicago, IL
NITCO fixed wireless coverage
About 2.77%, or 261,021 people, have NITCO fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast Chicago area. NITCO is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago metro area.
NITCO fixed wireless download speeds
NITCO is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago metro area. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, NITCO fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago metro area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago metro area can order from NITCO goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
NITCO fixed wireless upload speeds
In the Chicago metro area download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for NITCO fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, NITCO is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fixed wireless providers. NITCO offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago metro area is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Chicago Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Chicago metro area or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in the Chicago metro area compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in the Chicago metro area are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 980 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 99.75% in the Chicago metro area.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Chicago metro area are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Evergreen Park, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cicero, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Berwyn, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Stickney, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Park, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- River Forest, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Elmwood Park, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Forest View, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas Metro, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Houston Metro, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Philadelphia Metro, PA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Miami Metro, FL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- San Francisco Metro, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Metro, DC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles Metro, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Atlanta Metro, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boston Metro, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix Metro, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds