In Uptown there are 3 residential Fiber providers covering 24.18% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 3,032 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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Uptown, Chicago, IL Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Uptown
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 Uptown are not shown.
Uptown 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 Uptown is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 24.18% of Uptown. 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 Uptown above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Uptown?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Uptown.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Uptown home can get up to 3,032 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 11.49% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.37% 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 Uptown.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Uptown, and slower in the southwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Uptown?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Uptown you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 14.39% of Uptown homes.
- Cable is fastest for 85.58% 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 Uptown homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Uptown, along with details on where in Uptown and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 18.63%, or 7,445 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, north, northwest, west, south, central, and southwest Uptown 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 Uptown.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uptown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Uptown. The fastest plan anyone in Uptown 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 Uptown customers is up to 3,468 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown 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 3,468 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 18.63%, or 7,445 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, north, northwest, west, south, central, and southwest Uptown 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 Uptown.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uptown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Uptown. The fastest plan anyone in Uptown 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 Uptown customers is up to 3,468 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Uptown 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 Uptown 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 Uptown 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 3,468 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.7% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 38.3% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 9.58%, or 3,830 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the southeast, northwest, and west Uptown area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Uptown.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Uptown. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Uptown. The fastest plan anyone in Uptown can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Uptown customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In Uptown 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 Uptown fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Uptown is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Uptown Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Uptown or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Uptown compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fiber internet speeds in Uptown are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 3,032 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fiber availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fiber coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 24.18% in Uptown.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Uptown 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
- Asia on Argyle, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Pine Grove, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- West Ravenswood, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Cuyler, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Andersonville, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Center, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Roscoe Village, Chicago, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- West Side, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Ironbound, Newark, NJ: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Lawndale, Chicago, IL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North San Jose, San Jose, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Side, Mount Vernon, NY: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Torrance, Torrance, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Valleys, Reno, NV: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Western Hills Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northside, Fort Worth, TX: more fiber coverage, faster speeds