In Kankakee County there are 3 residential DSL providers covering 78.69% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 62 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.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Kankakee County, IL.
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Kankakee County, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Kankakee County
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 Kankakee County are not shown.
Kankakee County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kankakee County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 78.69% of Kankakee County. 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 Kankakee County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Kankakee County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Kankakee County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Kankakee County home can get up to 62 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 115 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 19.50% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kankakee County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Kankakee County, and slower in the northeast areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Kankakee County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kankakee County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 44.72% of Kankakee County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 43.38% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 10.23%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.42% of Kankakee County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kankakee County, along with details on where in Kankakee County and at what speeds.
AT&T DSL in Kankakee County, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 77.30%, or 83,096 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kankakee County area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kankakee County.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Kankakee County, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 77.30%, or 83,096 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kankakee County area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kankakee County.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 62 Mbps.
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- 39.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 11.9% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Kankakee County 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 Kankakee County DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee County 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 13 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 19.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL in Kankakee County, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 1.59%, or 1,712 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, northwest, west, north, and northeast Kankakee County area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kankakee County.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the slowest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee County. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee County can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee County customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 5.8% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Kankakee County download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Kankakee County DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee County is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 20.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 48.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kankakee County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kankakee County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Kankakee County compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Kankakee County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 62 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 78.69% in Kankakee County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kankakee County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Jasper County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pulaski County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Starke County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Putnam County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Marshall County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Stark County, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kosciusko County, IN: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Whitley County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Allen County, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Lycoming County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Garland County, AR: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Grant County, WA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover County, VA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Whitfield County, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wayne County, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wayne County, NC: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Walworth County, WI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hunt County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, NY: less DSL coverage, slower speeds