In Kane County there are 11 residential internet providers covering 99.80% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 984 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.
11 Internet Service Providers in Kane County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kane County are not shown.
Kane 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 Kane County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.80% of Kane County. 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 AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Kane County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Kane County.
How fast are internet speeds in Kane County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kane County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kane County home can get up to 984 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 98.08% 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 Kane County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Kane County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Kane County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kane County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.53% of Kane County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 47.55% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.32%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Kane County homes.
Internet Market Health in Kane County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kane County 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 Kane County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.4 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kane County internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kane County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kane County internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Kane County is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kane County, along with details on where in Kane County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Kane County, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 93.18%, or 480,146 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kane County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kane County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is below average. There are 13 different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 0.77 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kane County customers is up to 67 Mbps.
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- 46.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 24.0 Mbps
- 4.6% up to 18.0 Mbps
- 2.3% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 6.1% up to 6.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.7% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 0.8 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kane County 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 Kane County DSL providers. AT&T offers 10 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 Kane County 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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- 58.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 16.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 1.8% up to 2.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 0.5 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 0.4 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 0.3 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kane County, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 89.79%, or 462,654 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kane County area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kane County.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from XFINITY goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 200 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kane County customers is up to 999 Mbps.
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- 99.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kane County 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 slowest compared to other Kane County cable providers. XFINITY 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 Kane County 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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- 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kane County, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.07%, or 98,263 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kane County 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 Kane County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane 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 Kane County 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 Kane County 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 the slowest compared to other Kane 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 Kane 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.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
WOW! Cable in Kane County, IL
WOW! cable coverage
About 16.25%, or 83,755 people, have WOW! cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, central, west, and east Kane County area. WOW! is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Kane County.
WOW! cable download speeds
WOW! is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other cable providers in the area, WOW! cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from WOW! goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
WOW! cable upload speeds
In Kane County 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 one of the fastest compared to other Kane County cable providers. WOW! offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kane County, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 8.38%, or 43,172 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, southwest, northwest, north, east, central, southeast, and northeast Kane County area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kane County.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Kane County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Kane County cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
DLS Computer Systems DSL in Kane County, IL
DLS Computer Systems DSL coverage
About 1.26%, or 6,475 people, have DLS Computer Systems DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north, northeast, northwest, west, southwest, and east Kane County area. DLS Computer Systems is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kane County.
DLS Computer Systems DSL download speeds
DLS Computer Systems is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, DLS Computer Systems DSL is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from DLS Computer Systems goes up to 6.0 Mbps, and all Kane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
DLS Computer Systems DSL upload speeds
In Kane County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for DLS Computer Systems DSL. Compared to other ISPs, DLS Computer Systems is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kane County DSL providers. DLS Computer Systems offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County is up to 6.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 6.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet in Kane County, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 54.13%, or 278,910 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kane County 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 Kane County.
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 Kane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Kane County 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 Kane County 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 Kane County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County 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 Kane County, IL
e-vergent fixed wireless coverage
About 14.04%, or 72,346 people, have e-vergent fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, and west Kane County 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 Kane County.
e-vergent fixed wireless download speeds
e-vergent is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, e-vergent fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from e-vergent goes up to 65 Mbps, and all Kane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 65.0 Mbps
e-vergent fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kane County 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 above average compared to other Kane County fixed wireless providers. e-vergent offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 4.14%, or 21,356 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, south, and west Kane County 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 Kane County.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 5.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kane County customers is up to 25 Mbps.
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- 99.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kane County 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 Kane County fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband 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 Kane County is up to 5.0 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 5.0 Mbps.
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- 99.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 1.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Future Link Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Future Link fixed wireless coverage
About 1.64%, or 8,458 people, have Future Link fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, central, east, southwest, north, northeast, northwest, and south Kane County area. Future Link is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kane County.
Future Link fixed wireless download speeds
Future Link is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kane County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Future Link fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kane County. The fastest plan anyone in Kane County can order from Future Link goes up to 50 Mbps, and all Kane County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Future Link fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kane County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Future Link fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Future Link is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kane County fixed wireless providers. Future Link offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kane County is up to 10 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Kane County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kane County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kane County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Kane County are comparable versus the average speeds in Illinois: 933 Mbps in Illinois versus 984 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.73% versus 99.80% in Kane County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kane County 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 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
- DuPage County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kendall County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- DeKalb County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- McHenry County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cook County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Will County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lake County, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Grundy County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lancaster County, PA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stanislaus County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Montgomery County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ramsey County, MN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montgomery County, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas County, NE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Summit County, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Castle County, DE: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Camden County, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bristol County, MA: less internet coverage, faster speeds