In Northbrook there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 71.04% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 4,325 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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Northbrook, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Northbrook
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 Northbrook are not shown.
Northbrook Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Northbrook is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 71.04% of Northbrook. 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 Northbrook above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Northbrook?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Northbrook.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Northbrook home can get up to 4,325 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 59.05% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 11.99% 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 Northbrook.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Northbrook, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Northbrook?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Northbrook you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 59.07% of Northbrook homes.
- Cable is fastest for 40.86% 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 less than 1% of Northbrook homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Northbrook, along with details on where in Northbrook and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Northbrook, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 71.04%, or 28,822 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Northbrook area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Northbrook.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northbrook. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northbrook. The fastest plan anyone in Northbrook can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Northbrook customers is up to 4,325 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Northbrook 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 Northbrook fiber providers. EarthLink offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northbrook 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 4,325 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Northbrook, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 71.04%, or 28,822 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Northbrook area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Northbrook.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Northbrook. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Northbrook. The fastest plan anyone in Northbrook can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Northbrook customers is up to 4,325 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 83.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Northbrook 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 Northbrook fiber providers. AT&T offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Northbrook 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 4,325 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 83.1% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 16.9% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Northbrook Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Northbrook or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Northbrook compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Northbrook are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 4,325 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 71.04% in Northbrook.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Northbrook 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
- Glenview Nas, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deerfield, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glenview, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Northfield, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwoods, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Highland Park, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glencoe, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeling, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Winnetka, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Teaneck, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairburn, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fairport, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Fort Lee, NJ: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Ellyn, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Plymouth, MI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Romeoville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shelton, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sierra Vista, AZ: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Streamwood, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds