In Back of the Yards there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.49% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,908 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.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Back of the Yards
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Back of the Yards are not shown.
Back of the Yards Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Back of the Yards is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.49% of Back of the Yards. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Call one of the companies with service in Back of the Yards above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Back of the Yards?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Back of the Yards.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Back of the Yards home can get up to 1,908 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 87.77% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.99% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Back of the Yards.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Back of the Yards, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Back of the Yards?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Back of the Yards you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.33% of Back of the Yards homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.15% of the neighborhood.
- 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 Back of the Yards homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Back of the Yards, along with details on where in Back of the Yards and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.49%, or 20,798 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Back of the Yards.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Back of the Yards customers is up to 1,906 Mbps.
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- 88.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Back of the Yards cable providers. XFINITY offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back of the Yards is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 225 Mbps.
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- 88.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.50%, or 314 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Back of the Yards customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Back of the Yards cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back of the Yards is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Back of the Yards Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Back of the Yards or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Back of the Yards compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in Back of the Yards are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,908 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 99.49% in Back of the Yards.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Back of the Yards are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- New City, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gage Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Canaryville, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ducktown, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield Manor, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- West Englewood, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Corwith, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Englewood, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
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