In Back of the Yards there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.49% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,951 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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9 Internet Service Providers in Back of the Yards
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 Back of the Yards are not shown.
Back of the Yards Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 99.49% of Back of the Yards. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is XFINITY. Now you can call companies in Back of the Yards with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Back of the Yards?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Back of the Yards.
Internet Speed Key
The average Back of the Yards home can get up to 1,951 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.33% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 10.59% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,200 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Back of the Yards.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Back of the Yards, and slower in the northeast areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Back of the Yards?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Back of the Yards you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.33% of Back of the Yards homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.15% 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 Back of the Yards homes.
Internet Market Health in Back of the Yards
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Back of the Yards internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Back of the Yards based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.9 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.9 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Back of the Yards internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 9 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Back of the Yards homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Back of the Yards internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 and 9 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Back of the Yards badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Back of the Yards, along with details on where in Back of the Yards and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.49%, or 20,798 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Back of the Yards.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Back of the Yards customers is up to 1,906 Mbps.
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- 88.2% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for XFINITY cable. Compared to other ISPs, XFINITY is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Back of the Yards cable providers. XFINITY 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 Back of the Yards is up to 250 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, XFINITY customers can get speeds up to 225 Mbps.
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- 88.2% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 11.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 98.81%, or 20,657 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Back of the Yards.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Back of the Yards customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 72.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Back of the Yards DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Back of the Yards is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, AT&T customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
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- 89.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 98.81%, or 20,657 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Back of the Yards.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Back of the Yards customers is up to 89 Mbps.
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- 72.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 17.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Back of the Yards DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Back of the Yards is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, EarthLink customers can get speeds up to 19 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 89.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 2.5% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 5.27%, or 1,101 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, central, south, and southeast Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards customers is up to 2,014 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 2,014 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 5.27%, or 1,101 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the west, northwest, central, south, and southeast Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards customers is up to 2,014 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 25.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 2,014 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 25.3% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 74.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.50%, or 314 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the central Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Back of the Yards customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Astound Broadband cable. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Back of the Yards cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back of the Yards is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.23%, or 20,325 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards.
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 Back of the Yards. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards customers is up to 83 Mbps.
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- 76.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 16 Mbps.
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- 76.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 23.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.57%, or 14,753 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Back of the Yards.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.57%, or 14,753 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Back of the Yards area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Back of the Yards.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards 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 8.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 34.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 40.20%, or 8,404 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest, west, north, southwest, central, and southeast Back of the Yards area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Back of the Yards.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Back of the Yards customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Back of the Yards 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 Back of the Yards fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back of the Yards is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet Fixed Wireless in Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL
Zentro fixed wireless coverage
About 1.38%, or 288 people, have Zentro fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northwest Back of the Yards area. Zentro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Back of the Yards.
Zentro Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Zentro is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Back of the Yards. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zentro fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Back of the Yards. The fastest plan anyone in Back of the Yards can order from Zentro goes up to 200 Mbps, and all Back of the Yards customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Back of the Yards download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zentro fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zentro is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Back of the Yards fixed wireless providers. Zentro offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Back of the Yards is up to 200 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 200.0 Mbps
Back of the Yards Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Back of the Yards or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Back of the Yards compare to the rest of Chicago?
Internet speeds in Back of the Yards are slower versus the average speeds in Chicago: 2,718 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,951 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Chicago is 99.27% versus 99.49% in Back of the Yards.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Back of the Yards are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- New City, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gage Park, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Brighton Park, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Canaryville, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ducktown, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Garfield Manor, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Englewood, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Corwith, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Englewood, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- McGinley Square, Jersey City, NJ: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Side, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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