In Lake County there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 14.59% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 4,312 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 Lake County, IL.
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Lake County, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lake County
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 Lake County are not shown.
Lake County 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 Lake County is fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 14.59% of Lake County. 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 Lake County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lake County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lake County.
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The average Lake County home can get up to 4,312 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county 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 Lake County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Lake County, and slower in the east areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lake County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 10.91% of Lake County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 87.04% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.50% of Lake County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake County, along with details on where in Lake County and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Lake County, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 13.25%, or 94,615 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County 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 Lake County.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 3,870 Mbps.
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- 71.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lake County 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 below average compared to other Lake County fiber providers. EarthLink offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County 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 3,870 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lake County, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 13.25%, or 94,615 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Lake County 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 Lake County.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Lake County customers is up to 3,870 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 71.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lake County 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 below average compared to other Lake County fiber providers. AT&T offers 3 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County 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 3,870 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 71.8% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 28.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband Fiber in Lake County, IL
i3 Broadband fiber coverage
About 1.30%, or 9,309 people, have i3 Broadband fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the west, south, southwest, and central Lake County 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 Lake County.
i3 Broadband fiber download speeds
i3 Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, i3 Broadband fiber is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake County. The fastest plan anyone in Lake County can order from i3 Broadband goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Lake County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
i3 Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Lake County 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 Lake County fiber providers. i3 Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake County is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps
Lake County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lake County compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Lake County are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,312 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 14.59% in Lake County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- McHenry County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Boone County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winnebago County, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Stephenson County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Van Buren County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jo Daviess County, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kalamazoo County, MI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, MI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Cobb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- DeKalb County, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Essex County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Jefferson County, KY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bernalillo County, NM: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Suffolk County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- San Mateo County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- San Joaquin County, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma County, OK: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Norfolk County, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds