In Palatine there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 14.31% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,611 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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Palatine, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Palatine
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 Palatine are not shown.
Palatine 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 Palatine is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 14.31% of Palatine. 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 Palatine above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Palatine?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Palatine.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Palatine home can get up to 1,611 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 5,000 Mbps, which 2.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 12.12% 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 Palatine.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Palatine, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Palatine?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Palatine you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 2.19% of Palatine homes.
- Cable is fastest for 97.79% 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 Palatine homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Palatine, along with details on where in Palatine and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Palatine, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 14.31%, or 10,100 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palatine 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 Palatine.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palatine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Palatine. The fastest plan anyone in Palatine 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 Palatine customers is up to 1,611 Mbps.
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- 15.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 1,611 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Palatine, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 14.31%, or 10,100 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Palatine 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 Palatine.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Palatine. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Palatine. The fastest plan anyone in Palatine 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 Palatine customers is up to 1,611 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 15.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Palatine 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 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 1,611 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 15.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 84.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Palatine Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Palatine or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Palatine compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Palatine are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,611 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 14.31% in Palatine.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Palatine 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
- Arlington Heights, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rolling Meadows, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Deer Park, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kildeer, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Buffalo Grove, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Wheeling, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Long Grove, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Lake Zurich, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hoffman Estates, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Prospect Heights, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hartford, CT: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hattiesburg, MS: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harrisburg, PA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Germantown, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Georgetown, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gastonia, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gilbert, AZ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Gresham, OR: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greenville, SC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hagerstown, MD: more fiber coverage, faster speeds