In Evanston there are 8 residential internet providers covering 84.80% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,885 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Evanston
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 Evanston are not shown.
Evanston 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 84.80% of Evanston. 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 Alta Fiber. Now you can call companies in Evanston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Evanston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Evanston.
Internet Speed Key
The average Evanston home can get up to 1,885 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 75.06% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 9.73% 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 Evanston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Evanston, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Evanston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Evanston you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 75.06% of Evanston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.73% 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 15.20% of Evanston homes.
Internet Market Health in Evanston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Evanston 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 Evanston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.0 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.4 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 5.7 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Evanston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 3 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Evanston homes have between 2 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, fiber, and dsl, 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. Evanston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 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, Evanston needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Evanston, along with details on where in Evanston and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
Spectrum cable coverage
About 84.80%, or 8,031 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Evanston.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Evanston customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Evanston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Evanston cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Evanston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber Fiber in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
Alta Fiber fiber coverage
About 75.06%, or 7,109 people, have Alta Fiber fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston area. Alta Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Evanston.
Alta Fiber fiber download speeds
Alta Fiber is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Alta Fiber fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from Alta Fiber goes up to 2,000 Mbps, and all Evanston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber fiber upload speeds
In Evanston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alta Fiber fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Alta Fiber is one of the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Evanston fiber providers. Alta Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Evanston is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber DSL in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
Alta Fiber DSL coverage
About 40.79%, or 3,863 people, have Alta Fiber DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the north, west, southwest, southeast, south, central, and northeast Evanston area. Alta Fiber is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Evanston.
Alta Fiber DSL download speeds
Alta Fiber is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Alta Fiber DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston can order from Alta Fiber goes up to 50 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Evanston customers is up to 26 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 38.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 61.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Alta Fiber DSL upload speeds
In Evanston download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Alta Fiber DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Alta Fiber is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Evanston DSL providers. Alta Fiber 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 Evanston is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Alta Fiber customers can get speeds up to 4.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 38.9% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 61.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 78.65%, or 7,449 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston 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 Evanston.
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 Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston 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 Evanston customers is up to 62 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 49.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 11 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 49.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 50.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 76.08%, or 7,206 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Evanston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston 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 Evanston customers is up to 40 Mbps.
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- 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 76.08%, or 7,206 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Evanston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston 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 Evanston customers is up to 40 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 20.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 6.5 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 20.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 79.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Evanston, Cincinnati, OH
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 75.99%, or 7,197 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Evanston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Evanston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in Evanston 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 Evanston customers is up to 823 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 74.7% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Evanston 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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 61 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 74.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 25.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Evanston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Evanston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Evanston compare to the rest of Cincinnati?
Internet speeds in Evanston are comparable versus the average speeds in Cincinnati: 1,871 Mbps in Cincinnati versus 1,885 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has less internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Cincinnati is 99.17% versus 84.80% in Evanston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Evanston 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
- North Avondale, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Avondale, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Corryville, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Oakley, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bond Hill, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Auburn, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Lookout, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Clifton, Cincinnati, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Ballantyne East, Charlotte, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Englewood, Jacksonville, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin To The Fort, Missoula, MT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- St. Dennis, Louisville, KY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Downtown High Point, High Point, NC: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- City Park, Denver, CO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central Terry, Billings, MT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cartwright, Phoenix, AZ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Carmel Mountain, San Diego, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds