In Elmhurst there are 7 residential internet providers covering 84.70% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,993 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Elmhurst
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 Elmhurst are not shown.
Elmhurst 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
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Internet service is available in 84.70% of Elmhurst. 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 Cox. Now you can call companies in Elmhurst with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Elmhurst?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Elmhurst.
Internet Speed Key
The average Elmhurst home can get up to 1,993 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 84.11% 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 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Elmhurst.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Elmhurst, and slower in the east areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Elmhurst?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Elmhurst you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Elmhurst homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.11% 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 15.30% of Elmhurst homes.
Internet Market Health in Elmhurst
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.8 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Elmhurst internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 4 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Elmhurst homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, fiber, and cable, 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 similar. Elmhurst internet customers who want faster speeds have between 4 and 7 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, Elmhurst badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Elmhurst, along with details on where in Elmhurst and at what speeds.
EarthLink Fiber in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 84.29%, or 11,258 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst can order from EarthLink goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Elmhurst customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Elmhurst download speeds tend to be faster than 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 Elmhurst fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elmhurst is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Verizon Fiber in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
Verizon fiber coverage
About 84.29%, or 11,258 people, have Verizon fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
Verizon fiber download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Verizon fiber is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst can order from Verizon goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Elmhurst customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Verizon fiber upload speeds
In Elmhurst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Elmhurst fiber providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Elmhurst is up to 880 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 880.0 Mbps
Cox Communications Cable in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
Cox cable coverage
About 84.11%, or 11,234 people, have Cox cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. Cox is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
Cox Communications cable download speeds
Cox is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other cable providers in the area, Cox cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst can order from Cox goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Elmhurst customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Cox Communications cable upload speeds
In Elmhurst download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Cox cable. Compared to other ISPs, Cox is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Elmhurst cable providers. Cox 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 Elmhurst is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Cox customers can get speeds up to 87 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 79.7% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 20.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 84.52%, or 11,290 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
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 Elmhurst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst customers is up to 69 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 58.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 58.8% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 41.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 70.73%, or 9,448 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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
- 34.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 70.73%, or 9,448 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Elmhurst.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst customers is up to 51 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 34.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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
- 34.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elmhurst, Providence, RI
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 16.18%, or 2,161 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Elmhurst area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Elmhurst.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Elmhurst. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Elmhurst. The fastest plan anyone in Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst customers is up to 654 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 50.5% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst 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 48 Mbps.
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- 50.5% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 49.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
Elmhurst Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Elmhurst or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Elmhurst compare to the rest of Providence?
Internet speeds in Elmhurst are faster versus the average speeds in Providence: 1,869 Mbps in Providence versus 1,993 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Providence is 98.01% versus 84.70% in Elmhurst.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Elmhurst 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
- Wanskuck, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Valley, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smith Hill, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Manton, Providence, RI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Charles, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Olneyville, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Federal Hill, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marieville, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Hope, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Wilkes, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Archer Heights, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Silver Lake, Providence, RI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sherwood Manor, Stockton, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Eastside Lansing, Lansing, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aurora Highlands, Arlington, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Moran Prairie, Spokane, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Longfellow, Iowa City, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Love Field Area, Dallas, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Ludlow, Yonkers, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds