The 10 BEST Internet Providers in Chicago, IL (for 2023)

#1AT&T86.11% availability

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$55.00

User Review:

AT&T provides DSL Internet and Television services in Chicago, IL.

#2AT&T Fiber17.7% availability

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

Price from:

$55.00

User Review:

AT&T Fiber provides Fiber Internet and Television services in Chicago, IL.

#3Xfinity87.38% availability

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

Price from:

$50.00+

User Review:

Xfinity provides Cable Internet, Television and Phone services in Chicago, IL.

#4Viasat5.11% availability

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

Price from:

$49.99

User Review:

Viasat provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Chicago, IL.

#5HughesNet4.73% availability

Speed up to:

25 Mbps

Price from:

$54.99

User Review:

HughesNet provides Satellite Internet and Phone services in Chicago, IL.

#6EarthLink Fiber39% availability

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

Price from:

$59.95

User Review:

EarthLink Fiber provides Fiber Internet and DSL Internet services in Chicago, IL.

#7RCN8.35% availability

Speed up to:

155 Mbps

Price from:

$29.99

User Review:

RCN provides Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone services in Chicago, IL.

#8WOW!16.5% availability

Speed up to:

50 Mbps

Price from:

N/A

User Review:

WOW! provides Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television services in Chicago, IL.

Television Only Providers in Chicago, IL

#1Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Chicago, IL

DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
Record up to 16 shows at once.
80,000 On Demand Titles.
FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.

Dish Network television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Call now for Dish Network internet availability at your address.

#2DIRECTV

DIRECTV

DIRECTV has been rated #1 in customer satisfaction over cable for 17 years running.

DIRECTV provides Television in Chicago, IL

Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
Includes local channels
HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms

DIRECTV television pricing starting at:

$64.99

Call now for DIRECTV internet availability at your address.

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Best Provider Overall

AT&T

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

Xfinity

Chicago, IL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Chicago, IL has a total of 32 internet providers including 12 Fiber Internet providers, 6 Cable Internet providers, 9 DSL Internet providers, 9 Copper Internet providers, 11 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

Compare Chicago, IL Internet Providers Ranked by Maximum Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	AT&T Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and Television
2.	EarthLink Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
3.	AT&T	1 Gbps	DSL Internet and Television
4.	Xfinity	1 Gbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone
5.	RCN	155 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
6.	Viasat	150 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
7.	WOW!	50 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television
8.	HughesNet	25 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone

Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Chicago, Illinois

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Best Provider for Overall Usage - AT&T
Best Provider for Fast Speeds - AT&T
Best Provider for Gaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Streaming - EarthLink Fiber
Best Provider for Availability - Xfinity

Fastest Internet Speeds in Chicago, Illinois

AT&T Fiber - 5 Gbps** Fast Download **
EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps
AT&T - 1 Gbps

Internet Provider Types in Chicago, Illinois

Fiber Internet - 1.49%
Cable Internet - 69.03%
DSL Internet - 86.59%
Copper Internet - 0.06%
Fixed Wireless Internet - 5.57%
Satellite Internet - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Chicago, Illinois

Xfinity - 87.38%
AT&T - 86.11%
EarthLink Fiber - 39%

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Chicago, Illinois with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

AT&T Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and Television
EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Access Media 3 - 150 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
WOW! - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television
FairPoint Communications - 25 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Birch Communications - 6 Mbps - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
eVolve Business Solutions - 3 Mbps - Fiber Internet and Copper Internet
Zayo Group - Fiber Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet
Level 3 Communications - Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet
Cogent Communications - Fiber Internet and Copper Internet

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Chicago, Illinois, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

AT&T - 1 Gbps - DSL Internet and Television
Xfinity - 1 Gbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
AT&T Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and Television
WOW! - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television
RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
HughesNet - 25 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago, IL

Which provider offers the best internet service in Chicago, IL?

AT&T is the best internet provider in Chicago, IL, with download speeds up to 1 Gbps and pricing starting at $55.00.

How many internet providers provide service in Chicago, IL?

There are currently 8 providers that offer internet service in Chicago, IL.

What providers offer internet service in Chicago, IL.

Xfinity, AT&T, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T Fiber, WOW!, RCN, Viasat and HughesNet offer internet service in Chicago, IL.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Chicago, IL?

RCN is the cheapest internet provider in Chicago, IL, with pricing starting at $29.99.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Chicago, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Chicago, IL, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois by Coverage Area

	Provider	Max Download	Max Upload	Internet Connection	Coverage
1.	Xfinity View Plans	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone	87.38%
2.	AT&T View Plans	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	DSL Internet and Television	86.11%
3.	Cyberonic View Plans	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	86.11%
4.	EarthLink Fiber View Plans	5 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	39.00%
5.	AT&T Fiber View Plans	5 Gbps	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and Television	17.70%
6.	WOW!View Plans	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television	16.50%
7.	RCN View Plans	155 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone	8.35%
8.	E-Vergent.com View Plans	15 Mbps	4 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	5.43%
9.	Viasat View Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	5.11%
10.	HughesNet View Plans	25 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	4.73%
11.	Global Capacity View Plans	8 Mbps	1 Mbps	DSL Internet and Copper Internet	4.34%
12.	Lola Wireless View Plans	200 Mbps	25 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.90%
13.	DLS View Plans	6 Mbps	6 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.12%
14.	Access Media 3 View Plans	150 Mbps	100 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	0.10%
15.	Wisper ISP View Plans	20 Mbps	4 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
16.	Birch Communications View Plans	6 Mbps	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
17.	FairPoint Communications View Plans	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
18.	eVolve Business Solutions View Plans	3 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fiber Internet and Copper Internet	~
19.	LiteWire Internet Services View Plans	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	~
20.	Zayo Group View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
21.	Level 3 Communications View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
22.	Cogent Communications View Plans	~	~	Fiber Internet and Copper Internet	~
23.	Convergence Technologies View Plans	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~
24.	Business Only Broadband View Plans	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~