In Downtown there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 69.72% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,868 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.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Downtown, Evanston, IL.
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Downtown, Evanston, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 69.72% of Downtown. 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 Downtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 1,868 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 51.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 18.42% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Downtown, and slower in the central areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.62% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.11% 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 30.28% of Downtown homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Downtown, Evanston, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 69.72%, or 12,629 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown 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 Downtown customers is up to 1,789 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown 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 193 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Downtown, Evanston, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 69.72%, or 12,629 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Downtown.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Downtown Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Evanston?
Cable internet speeds in Downtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Evanston: 0.00 Mbps in Evanston versus 1,868 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Evanston is 0.00% versus 69.72% in Downtown.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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
- South Evanston, Evanston, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gross Point, Wilmette, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Ridge, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Granville Gardens, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Andersonville, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Whitestone, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Westlake-San Francisco, Daly City, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Loch, Waipahu, HI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bagley, Detroit, MI: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Belair-Edison, Baltimore, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook, Lexington, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Hills-Cedar Mill, Portland, OR: more cable coverage, faster speeds