In Near West Side there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 88.74% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,799 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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Near West Side, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in Near West 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 West Side are not shown.
Near West 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 Near West Side is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 88.74% of Near West 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 West Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Near West Side?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Near West Side.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Near West Side home can get up to 1,799 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 66.37% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 22.04% 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 West Side.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Near West Side, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Near West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near West Side you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 16.30% of Near West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 75.37% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.68%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 4.65% of Near West Side homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near West Side, along with details on where in Near West Side and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 88.74%, or 28,097 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near West 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 West Side.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near West 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 West Side customers is up to 1,798 Mbps.
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- 74.8% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Near West 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 West 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 West 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 196 Mbps.
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- 74.8% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 25.2% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Near West Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 3.87%, or 1,226 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central, west, east, southwest, and northeast Near West Side 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 Near West Side.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near West Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Near West 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 West 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 West 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 West Side is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Near West Side Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Near West Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in Near West Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,799 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 88.74% in Near West Side.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near West 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
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont Cottages, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Lower West Side, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Ukrainian Village, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Near North Side, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- South Gate, Glen Burnie, MD: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Pacific Beach, San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pottage Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Riverdale, Bronx, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Rosedale, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Central, Reno, NV: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Dallas Fair Park, Dallas, TX: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South End, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, slower speeds