In South Shore there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 8.86% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,538 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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South Shore, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in South Shore
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 South Shore are not shown.
South Shore 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 South Shore is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 8.86% of South Shore. 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 South Shore above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in South Shore?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in South Shore.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average South Shore home can get up to 1,538 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 7.67% 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 South Shore.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of South Shore, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in South Shore?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Shore you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.19% of South Shore homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.69% 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 South Shore homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Shore, along with details on where in South Shore and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in South Shore, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.86%, or 3,181 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, east, and southwest South Shore 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 South Shore.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Shore. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Shore. The fastest plan anyone in South Shore 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 South Shore customers is up to 1,538 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore 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 1,538 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in South Shore, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.86%, or 3,181 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, northwest, south, east, and southwest South Shore 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 South Shore.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Shore. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Shore. The fastest plan anyone in South Shore 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 South Shore customers is up to 1,538 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 13.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In South Shore 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 South Shore 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 South Shore 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 1,538 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 13.5% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 86.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
South Shore Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Shore or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in South Shore compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in South Shore are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,538 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 8.86% in South Shore.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South Shore 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
- Italian Bowery, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Woodlawn, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Chicago, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Avalon Highlands, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Grand Crossing, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Washington Park, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Auburn Park, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kenwood, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Seaport, Stockton, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Glendale, Queens, NY: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South Dorchester, Boston, MA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Greater Greenspoint, Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Greater Memorial, Houston, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Green Valley North, Henderson, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Harbor Gateway, Torrance, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby Forest-Frayser, Memphis, TN: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- South End, Tacoma, WA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds