In Carol Stream there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 29.63% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,326 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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Carol Stream, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Carol Stream
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 Carol Stream are not shown.
Carol Stream Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Carol Stream is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 29.63% of Carol Stream. 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 Carol Stream above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Carol Stream?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Carol Stream.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Carol Stream home can get up to 5,326 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 4.83% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 24.80% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Carol Stream.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Carol Stream, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Carol Stream?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Carol Stream you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 29.63% of Carol Stream homes.
- Cable is fastest for 69.85% 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 Carol Stream homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Carol Stream, along with details on where in Carol Stream and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Carol Stream, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 24.97%, or 10,251 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, north, south, west, northeast, and southwest Carol Stream area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Carol Stream.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carol Stream. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carol Stream. The fastest plan anyone in Carol Stream can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Carol Stream customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Carol Stream download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Carol Stream fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carol Stream is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Carol Stream, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 24.97%, or 10,251 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, east, central, north, south, west, northeast, and southwest Carol Stream area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Carol Stream.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carol Stream. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carol Stream. The fastest plan anyone in Carol Stream can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, and all Carol Stream customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Carol Stream download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Carol Stream fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carol Stream is up to 5,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Carol Stream, IL
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 4.83%, or 1,981 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest, south, central, west, southeast, and northeast Carol Stream area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Carol Stream.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Carol Stream. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Carol Stream. The fastest plan anyone in Carol Stream can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Carol Stream customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Carol Stream download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Carol Stream fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Carol Stream is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Carol Stream Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Carol Stream or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Carol Stream compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Carol Stream are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 5,326 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 29.63% in Carol Stream.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Carol Stream 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 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
- Glendale Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winfield, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bloomingdale, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wheaton, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hanover Park, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Roselle, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Ellyn, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bartlett, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Medinah, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bartlesville, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bartlett, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bettendorf, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Beverly Hills, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Westfield, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Brownsburg, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Hollywood, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Burke, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Canonsburg, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe, GA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds