In DeKalb there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 87.42% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 5,953 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 DeKalb
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 DeKalb are not shown.
DeKalb Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in DeKalb is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 87.42% of DeKalb. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in DeKalb above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in DeKalb?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in DeKalb.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average DeKalb home can get up to 5,953 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 38.73% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 48.69% of homes can only purchase plans up to 5,120 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in DeKalb.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of DeKalb, and slower in the northwest areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in DeKalb?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in DeKalb you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 87.42% of DeKalb homes.
- Cable is fastest for 3.65% 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 8.36% of DeKalb homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in DeKalb, along with details on where in DeKalb and at what speeds.
MetroNet Fiber in DeKalb, IL
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 87.37%, or 36,159 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire DeKalb area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of DeKalb.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all DeKalb customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other DeKalb fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in DeKalb, IL
Frontier fiber coverage
About 38.73%, or 16,030 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, southwest, east, northeast, north, southeast, and west DeKalb area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of DeKalb.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all DeKalb customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other DeKalb fiber providers. Frontier offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
DNA Com Fiber in DeKalb, IL
DNA Com fiber coverage
About 7.78%, or 3,218 people, have DNA Com fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, central, and north DeKalb area. DNA Com is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of DeKalb.
DNA Com fiber download speeds
DNA Com is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in DeKalb. Versus other fiber providers in the area, DNA Com fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout DeKalb. The fastest plan anyone in DeKalb can order from DNA Com goes up to 1,024 Mbps, and all DeKalb customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
DNA Com fiber upload speeds
In DeKalb download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for DNA Com fiber. Compared to other ISPs, DNA Com is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other DeKalb fiber providers. DNA Com offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in DeKalb is up to 1,024 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,024.0 Mbps
DeKalb Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to DeKalb or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in DeKalb compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in DeKalb are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 5,953 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 87.42% in DeKalb.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around DeKalb 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
- Cortland, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elva, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sycamore, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Malta, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maple Park, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richardson, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Genoa, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kirkland, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kingston, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Shabbona, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- West Hollywood, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Thibodaux, LA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- DePere, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Streamwood, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Upper Darby, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- El Dorado Hills, CA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Chelsea, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cedar Falls, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Warminster, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Canonsburg, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds