In Near South Side there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 44.80% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,215 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 Near South 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 South Side are not shown.
Near South Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Near South Side is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 44.80% of Near South 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 South Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Near South Side?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Near South Side.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Near South Side home can get up to 3,215 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 23.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.10% 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 South Side.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Near South Side, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Near South Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near South Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 31.37% of Near South Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 62.93% 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 5.62% of Near South Side homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near South Side, along with details on where in Near South Side and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 33.50%, or 9,674 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, east, south, and southwest Near South 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 South Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near South 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 South Side customers is up to 3,794 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Near South 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 South 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 South 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 3,794 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 33.50%, or 9,674 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, northeast, central, northwest, east, south, and southwest Near South 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 South Side.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near South 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 South Side customers is up to 3,794 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Near South 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 South 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 South 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 3,794 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 69.9% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 30.1% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 20.03%, or 5,784 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, central, west, south, and northwest Near South Side area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Near South Side.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near South Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Near South Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near South Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Near South 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 South 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 the slowest compared to other Near South 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 South Side is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Near South Side Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near South Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Near South Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in Near South Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 3,215 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 44.80% in Near South Side.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near South 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
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Douglas, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Bronzeville, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Locks, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Brentwood, Washington, DC: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Broadmoor-Sherwood, Baton Rouge, LA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Clintonville, Columbus, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Albany Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Little Haiti, Miami, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Little Lake City, Santa Fe Springs, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Linden, Columbus, OH: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast, Anchorage, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northeast, Columbus, OH: less fiber coverage, faster speeds