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In Lake Forest there are 4 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 94.81% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 173 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.
This page contains all Fixed Wireless internet providers in Lake Forest, IL.
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Lake Forest, IL Availability Maps
Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Lake Forest
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 Lake Forest are not shown.
Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 94.81% of Lake Forest. Areas in green have fixed wireless internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Verizon. Call one of the companies with service in Lake Forest above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Lake Forest?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Lake Forest.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Lake Forest home can get up to 173 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the city is 300 Mbps, which 41.01% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 17.24% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lake Forest.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Lake Forest, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Lake Forest?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lake Forest you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Lake Forest homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.93% 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 5.07% of Lake Forest homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lake Forest, along with details on where in Lake Forest and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lake Forest, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 92.98%, or 18,026 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lake Forest area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake Forest.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lake Forest customers is up to 86 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 81.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Lake Forest fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Lake Forest is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 17 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 81.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lake Forest, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 85.49%, or 16,574 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lake Forest area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake Forest.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lake Forest customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake Forest fixed wireless 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 Lake Forest is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lake Forest, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 85.49%, or 16,574 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lake Forest area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lake Forest.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Lake Forest customers is up to 33 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 11.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Lake Forest fixed wireless 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 Lake Forest is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 4.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 11.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 88.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lake Forest, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 41.01%, or 7,951 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lake Forest area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Lake Forest.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lake Forest. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lake Forest. The fastest plan anyone in Lake Forest can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Lake Forest customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lake Forest download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lake Forest fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lake Forest is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Lake Forest Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lake Forest or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Lake Forest compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Lake Forest are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 173 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the city. Average fixed wireless coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 94.81% in Lake Forest.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lake Forest are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fixed wireless 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
- Highwood, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Bannockburn, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lake Bluff, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mettawa, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Lincolnshire, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Great Lakes, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Deerfield, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Riverwoods, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Green Oaks, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Mill Valley, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mukwonago, WI: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Joy, PA: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Morton, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Morris, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Moraga, CA: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Monticello, MN: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
- Monroe, CT: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mineral Wells, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds