EarthLink Fiber

91.11% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

Get Started with your EarthLink Internet. Check out all the bells and whistles you get to help you make the most out of your EarthLink experience.

AT&T

91.11% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

AT&T Fiber

87.7% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2976)

Check out AT&T's Fiber Internet Plans with speeds up to 5Gbps.

Xfinity

87.38% availability

Connection Types:

, and

Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

Viasat

65.11% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

Our mission is to connect the world by making the internet accessible, affordable and secure to everyone, anywhere.

RCN

22.35% availability

Connection Types:

, , and

Speed up to:

155 Mbps

User Review:

(2629)

Award-winning, high-speed internet service with super fast speeds up to 155 Mbps.

WOW!

16.5% availability

Connection Types:

, , and

Speed up to:

50 Mbps

User Review:

(2721)

WOW! is one of the nation’s leading broadband providers, serving residential, business and wholesale customers in Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland and the Southeast.

HughesNet

64.73% availability

Connection Types:

and

Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*per month w/ ACH enrollment & 24-month commitment. (full text)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

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

#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

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

AT&T

Chicago, IL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Chicago, IL has a total of 33 internet providers including 12 Fiber Internet providers, 6 Cable Internet providers, 9 DSL Internet providers, 9 Copper Internet providers, 12 Fixed Wireless Internet providers and 2 Satellite Internet providers.

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Compare Chicago, IL Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed

	Provider	Max Mbps Download	Type
1.	EarthLink Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
2.	AT&T Fiber	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and Television
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.	HughesNet	100 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone
8.	WOW!	50 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television

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

Fastest Internet Speeds in Chicago, Illinois

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

EarthLink Fiber - 91.11%
AT&T - 91.11%
AT&T Fiber - 87.7%

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.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
AT&T Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and Television
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.

EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and DSL Internet
AT&T - 1 Gbps - DSL Internet and Television
AT&T Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber Internet and Television
Xfinity - 1 Gbps - Cable Internet, Television and Phone
Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite Internet and Phone
RCN - 155 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone
WOW! - 50 Mbps - Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television

Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago, IL

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

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Chicago, IL, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

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.

EarthLink Fiber, AT&T, AT&T Fiber, Xfinity, Viasat, HughesNet, RCN and WOW! 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.	EarthLink FiberView Plans	5 Gbps	1 Gbps	Fiber Internet and DSL Internet	91.11%
2.	AT&TView Plans	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	DSL Internet and Television	91.11%
3.	AT&T FiberView Plans	5 Gbps	5 Gbps	Fiber Internet and Television	87.70%
4.	Xfinity	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	Cable Internet, Television and Phone	87.38%
5.	Cyberonic	11 Mbps	11 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	86.11%
6.	ViasatView Plans	150 Mbps	3 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	65.11%
7.	HughesNetView Plans	100 Mbps	5 Mbps	Satellite Internet and Phone	64.73%
8.	RCNView Plans	155 Mbps	15 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Television and Phone	22.35%
9.	WOW!	50 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Television	16.50%
10.	E-Vergent.com	15 Mbps	4 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	5.43%
11.	Global Capacity	8 Mbps	1 Mbps	DSL Internet and Copper Internet	4.34%
12.	Lola Wireless	200 Mbps	25 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.90%
13.	DLS	6 Mbps	6 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.12%
14.	Access Media 3	150 Mbps	100 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	0.10%
15.	Wisper ISP	20 Mbps	4 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
16.	Birch Communications	6 Mbps	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	0.01%
17.	FairPoint Communications	25 Mbps	2 Mbps	Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, DSL Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
18.	eVolve Business Solutions	3 Mbps	3 Mbps	Fiber Internet and Copper Internet	~
19.	LiteWire Internet Services	25 Mbps	5 Mbps	Fixed Wireless Internet	~
20.	Zayo Group	~	~	Fiber Internet, Copper Internet and Fixed Wireless Internet	~
21.	T-Mobile	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet and Mobile	~
22.	Level 3 Communications	~	~	Fiber Internet, DSL Internet and Copper Internet	~
23.	Cogent Communications	~	~	Fiber Internet and Copper Internet	~
24.	Convergence Technologies	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~
25.	Business Only Broadband	~	~	Fixed Wireless Internet	~