In Illinois there are 9 residential Fiber providers covering 44.05% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 4,116 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 Illinois
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 Illinois are not shown.
Illinois Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Illinois is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 44.05% of Illinois. 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 Illinois above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Illinois?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Illinois.
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The average Illinois home can get up to 4,116 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the state 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 Illinois.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Illinois, and slower in the west areas of the state.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Illinois?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Illinois you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.68% of Illinois homes.
- Cable is fastest for 60.62% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 3.52%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Illinois homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Illinois, along with details on where in Illinois and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Illinois
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 19.84%, or 2,541,697 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, north, southwest, central, south, and southeast Illinois 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 Illinois.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 3,944 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Illinois 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 Illinois fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois 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 3,944 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Illinois
AT&T fiber coverage
About 19.84%, or 2,541,697 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, north, southwest, central, south, and southeast Illinois 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 Illinois.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 3,944 Mbps.
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- 73.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Illinois 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 Illinois fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois 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 3,944 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 73.6% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Illinois
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 5.44%, or 697,177 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, north, west, east, and southeast Illinois area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Illinois 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 Illinois fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber in Illinois
i3 Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.54%, or 582,320 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the west, southwest, north, south, central, and northeast Illinois area. i3 Broadband is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
i3 Broadband fiber download speeds
i3 Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 3,226 Mbps.
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- 31.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 68.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for i3 Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, i3 Broadband is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. i3 Broadband offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, i3 Broadband customers can get speeds up to 3,226 Mbps.
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- 31.8% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 68.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Illinois
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 4.05%, or 518,545 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the northeast, east, north, and central Illinois 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 Illinois.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Illinois 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 Illinois fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications Fiber in Illinois
Frontier fiber coverage
About 3.39%, or 434,212 people, have Frontier fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the south, southwest, north, west, central, southeast, northwest, and east Illinois area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
Frontier Communications fiber download speeds
Frontier is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Frontier fiber is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Frontier goes up to 7,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 150 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 6,537 Mbps.
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- 77.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 22.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Frontier fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. Frontier offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 7,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 150 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 6,537 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 77.1% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
- 22.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 4,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 150.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Illinois
Sparklight fiber coverage
About 3.16%, or 404,939 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southwest, south, north, northeast, southeast, east, and central Illinois 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 Illinois.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Illinois customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Conxxus Fiber in Illinois
Conxxus fiber coverage
About 2.14%, or 273,697 people, have Conxxus fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, southeast, southwest, east, and west Illinois area. Conxxus is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
Conxxus fiber download speeds
Conxxus is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Conxxus fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Conxxus goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 4,785 Mbps.
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- 94.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
Conxxus fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Conxxus fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Conxxus is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. Conxxus offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 5,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Conxxus customers can get speeds up to 4,784 Mbps.
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- 94.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 4.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
Pavlov Media Fiber in Illinois
Pavlov Media fiber coverage
About 1.60%, or 205,101 people, have Pavlov Media fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central, south, east, southeast, and west Illinois area. Pavlov Media is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Illinois.
Pavlov Media fiber download speeds
Pavlov Media is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Illinois. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Pavlov Media fiber is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Illinois. The fastest plan anyone in Illinois can order from Pavlov Media goes up to 8,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Illinois customers is up to 4,132 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 44.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Pavlov Media fiber upload speeds
In Illinois download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Pavlov Media fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Pavlov Media is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Illinois fiber providers. Pavlov Media offers 3 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Illinois is up to 8,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1,000 Mbps. On average, Pavlov Media customers can get speeds up to 4,132 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 44.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
- 5.3% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Illinois Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Illinois or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Illinois compare to the rest of the United States?
Fiber internet speeds in Illinois are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 4,116 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar fiber availability compared to the state. Average fiber coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 44.05% in Illinois.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Illinois 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- Indiana: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wisconsin: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Iowa: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kentucky: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Tennessee: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Virginia: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arizona: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Alabama: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- New Hampshire: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Montana: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mississippi: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Minnesota: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Michigan: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Massachusetts: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Maine: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Idaho: more fiber coverage, slower speeds