In the Chicago area there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 36.25% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,214 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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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Chicago
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 the Chicago area are not shown.
Chicago Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in the Chicago area is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 36.25% of the Chicago area. 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 the Chicago area above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in the Chicago area?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in the Chicago area.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Chicago home can get up to 4,214 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 10,000 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, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in the Chicago area.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of the Chicago area, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in the Chicago area?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in the Chicago area you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 27.96% of Chicago homes.
- Cable is fastest for 70.54% 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 Chicago homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in the Chicago area, along with details on where in the Chicago area and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 26.12%, or 2,468,012 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago 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 the Chicago area.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago area can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 3,960 Mbps.
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- 74.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In the Chicago area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chicago fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 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 the Chicago area is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 3,960 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 26.12%, or 2,468,012 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Chicago 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 the Chicago area.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago area can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Chicago customers is up to 3,960 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In the Chicago area download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Chicago fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 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 the Chicago area is up to 5,000 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 3,960 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.0% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 5.49%, or 518,982 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the north, northwest, central, east, northeast, south, southeast, and southwest Chicago area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of the Chicago area.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in the Chicago area. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout the Chicago area. The fastest plan anyone in the Chicago area can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Chicago customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In the Chicago area download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Chicago fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in the Chicago area is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Chicago Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to the Chicago area or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in the Chicago area compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in the Chicago area are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,214 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 36.25% in the Chicago area.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around the Chicago area 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
- Cicero, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oak Park, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Berwyn, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stickney, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Forest Park, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Forest View, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- River Forest, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elmwood Park, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Riverside, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dallas, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Miami, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Atlanta, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Los Angeles, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Phoenix, AZ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds