In Loop there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 86.59% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Loop, Chicago, IL.
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Loop, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Loop
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 Loop are not shown.
Loop Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Loop is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 86.59% of Loop. 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 Loop above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Loop?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Loop.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Loop home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 100 Mbps, which 8.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 78.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Loop.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Loop, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Loop?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Loop you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 50.05% of Loop homes.
- Cable is fastest for 39.08% 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 10.87% of Loop homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Loop, along with details on where in Loop and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Loop, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 86.59%, or 18,324 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, south, west, northwest, east, southwest, and north Loop area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Loop.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Loop. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Loop. The fastest plan anyone in Loop can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Loop customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Loop download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Loop DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Loop 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 2.8 Mbps.
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- 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Loop, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 86.59%, or 18,324 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, south, west, northwest, east, southwest, and north Loop area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Loop.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Loop. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Loop. The fastest plan anyone in Loop can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Loop customers is up to 19 Mbps.
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- 9.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Loop download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Loop DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Loop 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 2.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 90.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Loop DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Loop or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Loop compare to the rest of Chicago?
DSL internet speeds in Loop are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 19 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 86.59% in Loop.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Loop 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 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
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Near North Side, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Gold Coast, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Near South Side, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belgravia Terrace, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Bassett, West Puente Valley, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Beach Haven, Jacksonville, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Belair, Augusta, GA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Santa Clara, Eugene, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Camp Pendleton South, Oceanside, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- East Bloomington, Bloomington, MN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South, Raleigh, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Natomas, Sacramento, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sommerset West-Elmonica South, Hillsboro, OR: less DSL coverage, faster speeds