In East Side there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.77% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,525 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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East Side, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in East Side
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 East Side are not shown.
East Side 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.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in East Side is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.77% of East Side. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in East Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in East Side?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in East Side.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average East Side home can get up to 1,525 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 4.95% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 94.81% 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 East Side.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of East Side, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in East Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in East Side you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of East Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.77% 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 East Side homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in East Side, along with details on where in East Side and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in East Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.77%, or 21,712 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Side.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout East Side. The fastest plan anyone in East Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all East Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In East Side 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 fastest compared to other East Side cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in East Side is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in East Side, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.77%, or 21,712 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire East Side area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of East Side.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in East Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout East Side. The fastest plan anyone in East Side 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 East Side customers is up to 1,240 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 5.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In East Side 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 slowest compared to other East Side 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 East Side 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 46 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 5.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 95.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
East Side Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to East Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in East Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in East Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,525 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 99.77% in East Side.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around East Side 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 Deering, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pill Hill, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Bush, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Chicago, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hegewisch, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pullman, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Avalon Park, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Windsor Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
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- Palos Verdes Peninsula, Torrance, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East Toledo, Toledo, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Tampa, Tampa, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Oneco, Bradenton, FL: less cable coverage, slower speeds