In Mount Prospect there are 2 residential DSL providers covering 85.92% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 71 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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Mount Prospect, IL Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Providers in Mount Prospect
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 Mount Prospect are not shown.
Mount Prospect Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Mount Prospect is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 85.92% of Mount Prospect. 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 Mount Prospect above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Mount Prospect?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Mount Prospect.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Mount Prospect home can get up to 71 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 100 Mbps, which 42.82% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 13.77% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mount Prospect.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Mount Prospect, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Mount Prospect?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mount Prospect you live. In general, cable competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 17.47% of Mount Prospect homes.
- Cable is fastest for 82.20% 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 Mount Prospect homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mount Prospect, along with details on where in Mount Prospect and at what speeds.
EarthLink DSL in Mount Prospect, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 85.92%, or 48,332 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mount Prospect area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mount Prospect.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mount Prospect. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mount Prospect. The fastest plan anyone in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 15 Mbps.
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- 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Mount Prospect, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 85.92%, or 48,332 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mount Prospect area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mount Prospect.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mount Prospect. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Mount Prospect. The fastest plan anyone in Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect customers is up to 71 Mbps.
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- 49.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 12.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 Mount Prospect 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 62.7% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 17.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 3.4% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 16.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mount Prospect DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mount Prospect or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Mount Prospect compare to the rest of Illinois?
DSL internet speeds in Mount Prospect are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 71 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 85.92% in Mount Prospect.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mount Prospect 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
- Des Plaines, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Prospect Heights, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Heights, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rolling Meadows, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeling, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Elk Grove Village, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Rosemont, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Glenview Nas, IL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Park Ridge, IL: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Glenview, IL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Goshen, IN: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Forney, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waxahachie, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- DeSoto, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Delano, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Culver City, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Commerce City, CO: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Crestview, FL: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Chicopee, MA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wilson, NC: more DSL coverage, slower speeds