In Downtown there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 10.79% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,479 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.
This page contains all Fiber internet providers in Downtown, Evanston, IL.
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Downtown, Evanston, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Downtown
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 Downtown are not shown.
Downtown 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 Downtown is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 10.79% of Downtown. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Astound Broadband. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Downtown?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Downtown.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown home can get up to 1,479 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Downtown, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Downtown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.62% of Downtown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 67.11% 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 30.28% of Downtown homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown, along with details on where in Downtown and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Downtown, Evanston, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 9.46%, or 1,713 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southwest, central, north, southeast, and west Downtown 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 Downtown.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Downtown download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Downtown, Evanston, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 1.34%, or 242 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south Downtown 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 Downtown.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Downtown, Evanston, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 1.34%, or 242 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the south Downtown 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 Downtown.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Downtown. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Downtown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Downtown 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 Downtown fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Downtown Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Downtown compare to the rest of Evanston?
Fiber internet speeds in Downtown are much faster versus the average speeds in Evanston: 0.00 Mbps in Evanston versus 1,479 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Evanston is 0.00% versus 10.79% in Downtown.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown 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
- South Evanston, Evanston, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gross Point, Wilmette, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Ridge, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Granville Gardens, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Andersonville, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Whitestone, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Westlake-San Francisco, Daly City, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Loch, Waipahu, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- West Grand, Grand Rapids, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bagley, Detroit, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Blueberry Hill-Brigadoon-Stoneybrook, Lexington, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Cedar Hills-Cedar Mill, Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buffalo, Las Vegas, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds