In Buffalo Grove there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 96.77% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 83 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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Buffalo Grove, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Buffalo Grove
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 Buffalo Grove are not shown.
Buffalo Grove Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Buffalo Grove is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 96.77% of Buffalo Grove. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is AT&T. Call one of the companies with service in Buffalo Grove above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Buffalo Grove?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Buffalo Grove.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Buffalo Grove home can get up to 83 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 60.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Buffalo Grove.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Buffalo Grove, and slower in the west areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Buffalo Grove?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Buffalo Grove you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 7.95% of Buffalo Grove homes.
- Cable is fastest for 91.58% 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 less than 1% of Buffalo Grove homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Buffalo Grove, along with details on where in Buffalo Grove and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Buffalo Grove, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 96.77%, or 39,780 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo Grove area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo Grove.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Grove. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Grove. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Grove can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Grove customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 62.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo Grove download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo Grove DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Grove is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 76.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Buffalo Grove, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 96.77%, or 39,780 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Buffalo Grove area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Buffalo Grove.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Buffalo Grove. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Buffalo Grove. The fastest plan anyone in Buffalo Grove can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Buffalo Grove customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 62.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 14.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Buffalo Grove download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Buffalo Grove DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Buffalo Grove is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
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- 76.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Buffalo Grove DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Buffalo Grove or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Buffalo Grove compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Buffalo Grove are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 83 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 96.77% in Buffalo Grove.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Buffalo Grove are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL 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
- Wheeling, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lincolnshire, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Long Grove, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Riverwoods, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Creek, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Palatine, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kildeer, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington Heights, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prospect Heights, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Hills, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hope Mills, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Streamwood, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gillette, WY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Haines City, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hallandale Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hampton, GA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Sherwood, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Romeoville, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wooster, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Rockledge, FL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds