In South Chicago there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.81% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,551 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 South Chicago
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 South Chicago are not shown.
South Chicago Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in South Chicago is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.81% of South Chicago. 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 South Chicago above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Chicago?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Chicago.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South Chicago home can get up to 1,551 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 10.10% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 89.71% 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 South Chicago.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of South Chicago, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Chicago?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Chicago you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of South Chicago homes.
- Cable is fastest for 99.04% 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 South Chicago homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Chicago, along with details on where in South Chicago and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Cable in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.81%, or 9,467 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Chicago area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Chicago.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Chicago. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Chicago. The fastest plan anyone in South Chicago can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In South Chicago 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 South Chicago cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Chicago is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Chicago, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.81%, or 9,467 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Chicago area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Chicago.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Chicago. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Chicago. The fastest plan anyone in South Chicago 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 South Chicago customers is up to 1,281 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 10.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 South Chicago 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 57 Mbps.
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- 10.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 89.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
South Chicago Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Chicago or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Chicago compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in South Chicago are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,551 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 99.81% in South Chicago.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Chicago 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
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- The Bush, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Pill Hill, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Calumet Heights, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Avalon Park, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Deering, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Shore, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Essex, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- North Broadway, Escondido, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Ellerbee Woods, Shreveport, LA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Fairway Park, Hayward, CA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklin To The Fort, Missoula, MT: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Franklinton, Columbus, OH: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Guajome, Oceanside, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Hanson Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, Des Moines, IA: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Hilltop, Wilmington, DE: less cable coverage, faster speeds