In Kankakee there are 9 residential internet providers covering 98.95% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,807 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 Kankakee
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 Kankakee are not shown.
Kankakee 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 98.95% of Kankakee. 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 Kankakee with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Kankakee?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Kankakee.
Internet Speed Key
The average Kankakee home can get up to 1,807 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which less than 1% 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 50 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kankakee.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kankakee, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Kankakee?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kankakee you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 4.49% of Kankakee homes.
- Cable is fastest for 92.85% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 1.62%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.05% of Kankakee homes.
Internet Market Health in Kankakee
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Kankakee 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 Kankakee based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 8.0 (very healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.0 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.9 (very healthy)
Overall, competition is very healthy.
Kankakee internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 2 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Kankakee homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, cable, dsl, and fiber, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Kankakee internet customers who want faster speeds have between 2 and 11 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, Kankakee is doing quite well.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kankakee, along with details on where in Kankakee and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Kankakee, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 97.20%, or 28,882 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from XFINITY goes up to 2,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,200 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 1,681 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 Kankakee cable providers. XFINITY 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 Kankakee 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 164 Mbps.
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- 60.1% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 39.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Kankakee, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 92.38%, or 27,452 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from AT&T goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 Kankakee DSL providers. AT&T offers 4 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 Kankakee 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 15 Mbps.
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- 61.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Kankakee, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 92.38%, or 27,452 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from EarthLink goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 73 Mbps.
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- 48.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 13.3% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 Kankakee DSL providers. EarthLink offers 4 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 Kankakee 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 61.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 25.5% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 4.9% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 8.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kankakee, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 8.20%, or 2,438 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, west, north, east, and northwest Kankakee 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 Kankakee.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from EarthLink goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 3,049 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for EarthLink fiber. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kankakee fiber 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 Kankakee 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 3,049 Mbps.
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- 51.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Kankakee, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 8.20%, or 2,438 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, central, west, north, east, and northwest Kankakee 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 Kankakee.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from AT&T goes up to 5,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 3,049 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 51.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Kankakee download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for AT&T fiber. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kankakee fiber 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 Kankakee 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 3,049 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 51.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 48.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 98.44%, or 29,250 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee 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 Kankakee.
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 Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee 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 Kankakee customers is up to 58 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 10 Mbps.
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- 44.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 56.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
Rise Broadband fixed wireless coverage
About 97.13%, or 28,862 people, have Rise Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. Rise Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
Rise Broadband fixed wireless download speeds
Rise Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Rise Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from Rise Broadband goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Kankakee customers is up to 47 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
Rise Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Rise Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Rise Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Kankakee fixed wireless providers. Rise Broadband offers 3 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 Kankakee is up to 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 5.0 Mbps. On average, Rise Broadband customers can get speeds up to 9.4 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 87.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 12.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 93.77%, or 27,864 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee 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 Kankakee customers is up to 38 Mbps.
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- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 below average compared to other Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 6.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 93.77%, or 27,864 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Kankakee.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee 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 Kankakee customers is up to 38 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 17.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 below average compared to other Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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 6.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 17.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 68.99%, or 20,499 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kankakee.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Kankakee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee 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 above average compared to other Kankakee fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Kankakee, IL
Bertram Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 41.01%, or 12,185 people, have Bertram Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Kankakee area. Bertram Internet is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Kankakee.
Bertram Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Bertram Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kankakee. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Bertram Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kankakee. The fastest plan anyone in Kankakee can order from Bertram Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Kankakee customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Bertram Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Kankakee download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Bertram Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Bertram Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and above average compared to other Kankakee fixed wireless providers. Bertram Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kankakee is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Kankakee Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kankakee or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Kankakee compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Kankakee are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 1,807 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.95% in Kankakee.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kankakee 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 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
- Bradley, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Greenwich, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bourbonnais, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Aroma Park, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Limestone, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Otto, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sammons Point, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Indian Oaks, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sun River Terrace, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lehigh, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Webster, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dade City, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Davison, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Deer Park, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Derby, KS: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Dinuba, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Palo Alto, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fitchburg, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Franklin, IN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fremont, NE: less internet coverage, faster speeds