In Lower West Side there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 13.91% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,369 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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Lower West Side, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Lower West Side
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 Lower West Side are not shown.
Lower West Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lower West Side is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 13.91% of Lower West Side. 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 Lower West Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Lower West Side?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Lower West Side.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Lower West Side home can get up to 1,369 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.28% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.63% 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 Lower West Side.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Lower West Side, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Lower West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lower West Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.28% of Lower West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.03% 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 less than 1% of Lower West Side homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lower West Side, along with details on where in Lower West Side and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 13.91%, or 3,086 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, southwest, north, south, east, and west Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Lower West Side customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side 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 1,369 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 13.91%, or 3,086 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, southwest, north, south, east, and west Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Lower West Side customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side 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 1,369 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lower West Side Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lower West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Lower West Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in Lower West Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,369 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 13.91% in Lower West Side.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lower West Side 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
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Locks, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont Cottages, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bohemian California, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ducktown, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Maplewood-Ashcreek, Portland, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Airport, Honolulu, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds