In Brainerd there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 8.80% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,597 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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Brainerd, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Brainerd
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 Brainerd are not shown.
Brainerd Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Brainerd is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 8.80% of Brainerd. Areas in green have fiber 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 Brainerd above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Brainerd?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Brainerd.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Brainerd home can get up to 1,597 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.06% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Brainerd.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Brainerd, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Brainerd?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Brainerd you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.74% of Brainerd homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.26% 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 Brainerd homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Brainerd, along with details on where in Brainerd and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Brainerd, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.32%, or 670 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Brainerd area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brainerd.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brainerd customers is up to 1,603 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Brainerd download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Brainerd fiber providers. EarthLink 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 Brainerd is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 1,603 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Brainerd, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.32%, or 670 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, east, and north Brainerd area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Brainerd.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Brainerd. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Brainerd. The fastest plan anyone in Brainerd can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Brainerd customers is up to 1,603 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Brainerd download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Brainerd fiber providers. AT&T 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 Brainerd is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 1,603 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Brainerd Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Brainerd or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Brainerd compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in Brainerd are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,597 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 8.80% in Brainerd.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Brainerd are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber 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
- Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Englewood, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chester Highlands, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Heights, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Auburn Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Beverly, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Becks Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Englewood, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roseland, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Guide Meridian, Bellingham, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hartford, Providence, RI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Brighton Heights, Pittsburgh, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prescott, Oakland, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Ontario, Ontario, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown Harbor-Post Road South, Milford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deep Creek West, Chesapeake, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Normandie Heights, Pasadena, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds