In Near South Side there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 94.30% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,654 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 Near South 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 Near South Side are not shown.
Near South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Near South Side is cable internet available?
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Cable is available in 94.30% of Near South Side. 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 Near South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Near South Side?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Near South Side.
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The average Near South Side home can get up to 1,654 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 35.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.07% 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 Near South Side.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Near South Side, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Near South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near South Side you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.37% of Near South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.93% 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 5.62% of Near South Side homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near South Side, along with details on where in Near South Side and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 93.57%, or 27,019 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near South Side area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Near South Side.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near South Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near South 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 Near South Side customers is up to 1,506 Mbps.
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- 38.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Near South 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 fastest compared to other Near South 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 Near South 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 117 Mbps.
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- 38.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 61.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 78.36%, or 22,628 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near South Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Near South Side.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near South Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near South Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Near South Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Near South 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 slowest compared to other Near South Side cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Near South Side is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Near South Side Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Near South Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in Near South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,654 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 94.30% in Near South Side.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near South 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
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Bronzeville, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Locks, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Brentwood, Washington, DC: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Broadmoor-Sherwood, Baton Rouge, LA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Clintonville, Columbus, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hyde Park, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Albany Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Little Haiti, Miami, FL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Little Lake City, Santa Fe Springs, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- North Linden, Columbus, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast, Columbus, OH: more cable coverage, slower speeds