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In Near North Side there are 6 residential Fixed Wireless providers covering 96.02% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 942 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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Fixed Wireless Internet Service Providers in Near North Side
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 Near North Side are not shown.
Near North Side Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Near North Side is fixed wireless internet available?
Fixed Wireless Internet Availability Key
Fixed Wireless is available in 96.02% of Near North Side. 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 Near North Side above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fixed wireless internet in Near North Side?
The map below shows maximum fixed wireless internet speeds by area in Near North Side.
Fixed Wireless Internet Speed Key
The average Near North Side home can get up to 942 Mbps on their fixed wireless internet plan. The fastest fixed wireless download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 2.38% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 25 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Near North Side.
Fixed Wireless internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Near North Side, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
Is fixed wireless the fastest internet I can get in Near North Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Near North Side you live. In general, cable competes most often with fixed wireless in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 34.55% of Near North Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 59.97% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 3.94% of Near North Side homes.
Fixed Wireless Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Near North Side, along with details on where in Near North Side and at what speeds.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 93.65%, or 76,346 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side 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 Near North Side.
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 Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 88 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 84.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side 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 below average compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Near North Side 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
- 84.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 15.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 92.08%, or 75,063 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Near North Side.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from Verizon goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 926 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 89.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side 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 below average compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless providers. Verizon 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 Near North Side is up to 75 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Verizon customers can get speeds up to 69 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 10.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 87.73%, or 71,517 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Near North Side.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless 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 Near North Side 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 87.73%, or 71,517 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Near North Side.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 73 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 64.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless 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 Near North Side 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 14 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 64.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 35.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Zentro fixed wireless coverage
About 36.76%, or 29,971 people, have Zentro fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. Zentro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Near North Side.
Zentro Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Zentro is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zentro fixed wireless is above average. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from Zentro goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 906 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 6.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 10.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Zentro fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zentro is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless providers. Zentro offers 5 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 Near North Side is up to 2,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Zentro customers can get speeds up to 905 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 6.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 75.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 3.6% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 6.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 1.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Near North Side, Chicago, IL
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 15.30%, or 12,474 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Near North Side area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Near North Side.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Near North Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Near North Side. The fastest plan anyone in Near North Side can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Near North Side customers is up to 623 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 45.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In Near North Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Near North Side fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers 3 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 Near North Side is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Google Fiber customers can get speeds up to 623 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 45.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 27.9% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 26.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
Near North Side Fixed Wireless by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Near North Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does fixed wireless internet in Near North Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Fixed Wireless internet speeds in Near North Side are much faster versus the average speeds in Chicago: 0.00 Mbps in Chicago versus 942 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar fixed wireless availability compared to the neighborhood. Average fixed wireless coverage in Chicago is 0.00% versus 96.02% in Near North Side.
What zip codes have fixed wireless internet?
Fixed Wireless internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Near North Side 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 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
- Gold Coast, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Loop, Chicago, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Belgravia Terrace, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Greektown, Chicago, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Printers Row, Chicago, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lincoln Park, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- West Town, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Near South Side, Chicago, IL: less fixed wireless coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Central City, Corpus Christi, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Wedgwood, Fort Worth, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Far North Dallas-Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Northwest Raleigh, Raleigh, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Parkchester, Bronx, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lake View, Chicago, IL: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Lower East Side, Manhattan, NY: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North Long Beach, Long Beach, CA: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds
- North, Raleigh, NC: more fixed wireless coverage, slower speeds