In Lake Forest there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 16.37% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 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 Forest, IL.
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Lake Forest, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lake Forest
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 Forest are not shown.
Lake Forest 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 Forest is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 16.37% of Lake Forest. 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 Forest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lake Forest?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lake Forest.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lake Forest home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 16.37% of residents can get.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lake Forest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake Forest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lake Forest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.93% 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 5.07% of Lake Forest homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake Forest, along with details on where in Lake Forest and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Lake Forest, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 16.37%, or 3,173 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northeast, southeast, south, northwest, west, and central Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake Forest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lake Forest, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 16.37%, or 3,173 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the east, north, northeast, southeast, south, northwest, west, and central Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lake Forest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake Forest is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lake Forest Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake Forest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lake Forest compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Lake Forest are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 16.37% in Lake Forest.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake Forest 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
- Highwood, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Bluff, IL: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Highland Park, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lincolnshire, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deerfield, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwoods, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Oaks, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Vernon Hills, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Libertyville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Indian Creek, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mill Valley, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mukwonago, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, TX: more fiber coverage, similar speeds
- Mount Joy, PA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morton, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morris, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Moraga, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monticello, MN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mineral Wells, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds