In Near North Side there are 4 residential Fiber providers covering 61.57% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 2,936 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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Near North Side, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Near North 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 Near North Side are not shown.
Near North Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Near North Side is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 61.57% of Near North 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 Near North Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Near North Side?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Near North Side.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Near North Side home can get up to 2,936 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 25.64% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.89% 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 Near North Side.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Near North Side, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Near North Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near North Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.55% of Near North Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.97% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.94% of Near North Side homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near North Side, along with details on where in Near North Side and at what speeds.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 41.01%, or 33,429 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Near North Side.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Near North Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Near North Side 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 Near North Side fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Near North Side 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 Near North Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 30.63%, or 24,969 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side 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 Near North Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North 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 Near North Side customers is up to 4,348 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Near North 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 Near North 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 Near North 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 4,348 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 30.63%, or 24,969 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side 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 Near North Side.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North 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 Near North Side customers is up to 4,348 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Near North 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 Near North 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 Near North 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 4,348 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast Fiber in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
XFINITY fiber coverage
About 8.02%, or 6,539 people, have XFINITY fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, north, central, northwest, and southwest Near North Side area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Near North Side.
XFINITY from Comcast fiber download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, XFINITY fiber is the slowest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 1,384 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast fiber upload speeds
In Near North Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY fiber. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Near North Side fiber providers. XFINITY offers 3 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 Near North Side is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 194 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 10.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 63.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
Near North Side Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near North Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Near North Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in Near North Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 2,936 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 61.57% in Near North Side.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near North 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
- Gold Coast, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Belgravia Terrace, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Near South Side, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Central City, Corpus Christi, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wedgwood, Fort Worth, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Far North Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Parkchester, Bronx, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds