In Des Plaines there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 51.14% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 3,719 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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Des Plaines, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Des Plaines
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 Des Plaines are not shown.
Des Plaines Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Des Plaines is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 51.14% of Des Plaines. 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 Des Plaines above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Des Plaines?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Des Plaines.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Des Plaines home can get up to 3,719 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 34.72% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 15.60% 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 Des Plaines.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Des Plaines, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Des Plaines?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Des Plaines you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.72% of Des Plaines homes.
- Cable is fastest for 65.03% 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 Des Plaines homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Des Plaines, along with details on where in Des Plaines and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Des Plaines, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 51.14%, or 44,252 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Plaines area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Des Plaines.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Plaines. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Plaines. The fastest plan anyone in Des Plaines can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Plaines customers is up to 3,715 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 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 Des Plaines 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 3,715 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Des Plaines, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 51.14%, or 44,252 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Des Plaines area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Des Plaines.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Des Plaines. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Des Plaines. The fastest plan anyone in Des Plaines can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Des Plaines customers is up to 3,715 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 67.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 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 Des Plaines 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 3,715 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 67.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 32.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Des Plaines Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Des Plaines or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Des Plaines compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Des Plaines are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 3,719 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 51.14% in Des Plaines.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Des Plaines 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
- Rosemont, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Prospect, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Park Ridge, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Niles, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenview, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenview Nas, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morton Grove, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Schiller Park, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Arlington Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rockville, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rockford, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Saginaw, MI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rocklin, CA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Redondo Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pueblo, CO: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Poughkeepsie, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Quincy, MA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Richardson, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Portsmouth, VA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds