In River Forest there are 4 residential internet providers covering 99.95% of the city. 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.

 

4 Internet Service Providers in River Forest

XFINITY from Comcast | Cable

Availability:

99.95%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

AT&T | DSL

Availability:

95.23%

Avg. Speed:

65 Mbps

AT&T | Fiber

Availability:

66.42%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

54.43%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

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

 

River Forest 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 River Forest is internet available?

River Forest, IL map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.95% of River Forest. 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 River Forest above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in River Forest.

 

How fast are internet speeds in River Forest?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in River Forest.

River Forest, IL map of local internet speeds

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The average River Forest home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 99.95% of residents can get.

 

What type of internet should I choose in River Forest?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in River Forest you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 66.42% of River Forest homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 33.52% 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 River Forest homes.

 

Internet Market Health in River Forest

River Forest, IL map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the River Forest 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 River Forest based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.2 (healthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.2 (very healthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.0 (very healthy)

Overall, competition is very healthy.

River Forest internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, River Forest homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, 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. River Forest internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 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, River Forest is doing quite well.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

XFINITY from Comcast Cable in River Forest, IL

XFINITY cable coverage

About 99.95%, or 11,166 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Forest area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Forest.

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds

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

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to XFINITY from Comcast customers in River Forest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds

In River Forest 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 the fastest compared to other River Forest cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Forest is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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XFINITY's River Forest cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T DSL in River Forest, IL

AT&T DSL coverage

About 95.23%, or 10,639 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Forest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of River Forest.

 

AT&T DSL download speeds

AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Forest. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is the fastest. There are 11 different maximum speeds throughout River Forest. The fastest plan anyone in River Forest 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 River Forest customers is up to 65 Mbps.

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

  • 38.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
  • 25.6% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 18.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 3.4% up to 6.0 Mbps
  • 3.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 3.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 0.8 Mbps

 

AT&T DSL upload speeds

In River Forest 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 the fastest compared to other River Forest DSL providers. AT&T offers 6 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 River Forest is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 0.38 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 14 Mbps.

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AT&T's River Forest DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 54.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
  • 25.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 6.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 1.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 11.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
  • 1.4% up to 0.4 Mbps

 

 

 

AT&T Fiber in River Forest, IL

AT&T fiber coverage

About 66.42%, or 7,421 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, east, southwest, west, central, south, north, and northwest River Forest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of River Forest.

 

AT&T fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

AT&T fiber upload speeds

In River Forest 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 River Forest fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in River Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in River Forest, IL

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 54.43%, or 6,081 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire River Forest 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 River Forest.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in River Forest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout River Forest. The fastest plan anyone in River Forest can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all River Forest customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in River Forest. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In River Forest download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other River Forest 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 River Forest is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's River Forest fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

River Forest Internet by Area

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

How does internet in River Forest compare to the rest of Illinois?

Internet speeds in River Forest are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 99.95% in River Forest.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

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Internet Coverage
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98.99%
100.00%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.61%
99.97%
100.00%
99.96%
0.00%

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