In South Shore there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 99.88% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,421 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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South Shore, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Cable Internet Service Providers in South Shore
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 Shore are not shown.
South Shore 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 South Shore is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 99.88% of South Shore. 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 South Shore above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in South Shore?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in South Shore.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average South Shore home can get up to 1,421 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 25.50% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 68.89% 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 South Shore.
Cable internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of South Shore, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in South Shore?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Shore you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.19% of South Shore homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.69% 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 Shore homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Shore, along with details on where in South Shore and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Shore, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.88%, or 35,859 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Shore area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Shore.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Shore. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Shore. The fastest plan anyone in South Shore 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 Shore customers is up to 1,404 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Shore 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 Shore 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 Shore 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 90 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in South Shore, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 7.46%, or 2,677 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south, north, southeast, and southwest South Shore 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 South Shore.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Shore. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Shore. The fastest plan anyone in South Shore can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South Shore customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In South Shore 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 Shore cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Shore is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
South Shore Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Shore or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in South Shore compare to the rest of Chicago?
Cable internet speeds in South Shore are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,421 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar cable availability compared to the neighborhood. Average cable coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 99.88% in South Shore.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Shore 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
- Essex, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- Windsor Park, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Avalon Park, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Cheltenham, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Woodlawn, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South Chicago, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- The Bush, Chicago, IL: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL: less cable coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Seaport, Stockton, CA: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, Queens, NY: more cable coverage, slower speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Memorial, Houston, TX: more cable coverage, faster speeds
- Green Valley North, Henderson, NV: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA: less cable coverage, slower speeds
- Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, TN: less cable coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more cable coverage, faster speeds