In Great Lakes there is 1 residential Cable provider covering 52.56% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,000 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 Great Lakes, IL.
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Great Lakes, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Provider in Great Lakes
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 Great Lakes are not shown.
Great Lakes 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 Great Lakes is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 52.56% of Great Lakes. 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 Great Lakes above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Great Lakes?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Great Lakes.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Great Lakes home can get up to 2,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 2,000 Mbps, which 52.56% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Great Lakes?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Great Lakes you live. In general, satellite competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Great Lakes homes.
- Cable is fastest for 52.56% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 47.44% of Great Lakes homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Great Lakes, along with details on where in Great Lakes and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Great Lakes, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 52.56%, or 7,624 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Great Lakes area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Great Lakes.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Great Lakes. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Great Lakes. The fastest plan anyone in Great Lakes can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Great Lakes customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Great Lakes download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Great Lakes cable providers. XFINITY offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Great Lakes is up to 250 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 250.0 Mbps
Great Lakes Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Great Lakes or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Great Lakes compare to the rest of Illinois?
Cable internet speeds in Great Lakes are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 2,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 52.56% in Great Lakes.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Great Lakes 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- North Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Lake Bluff, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Green Oaks, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Park City, IL: more cable coverage, similar speeds
- Waukegan, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Forest, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Mettawa, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Libertyville, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Gurnee, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highwood, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Vernon, NJ: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Colonial Park, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia Falls, MT: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Columbia, KY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Cottonwood, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Townsend, DE: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Tuscumbia, AL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Union, SC: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Van Wert, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- College Park, GA: more cable coverage, slower speeds