In Lower West Side there are 9 residential internet providers covering 99.46% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,825 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 Lower West 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 Lower West Side are not shown.
Lower West Side 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 99.46% of Lower West Side. 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 Lower West Side with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Lower West Side?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Lower West Side.
Internet Speed Key
The average Lower West Side home can get up to 1,825 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 5,000 Mbps, which 1.28% 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 100 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lower West Side.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Lower West Side, and slower in the south areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in Lower West Side?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lower West Side you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 1.28% of Lower West Side homes.
- Cable is fastest for 98.03% 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 Lower West Side homes.
Internet Market Health in Lower West Side
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 6.2 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 6.1 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Lower West Side 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, Lower West Side homes have between 2 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 neighborhood.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Lower West Side 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, Lower West Side needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lower West Side, along with details on where in Lower West Side and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 99.31%, or 22,032 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lower West Side.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 1,780 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 191 Mbps.
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- 72.5% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 27.5% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 90.89%, or 20,164 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Lower West Side.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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.
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- 91.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 90.89%, or 20,164 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West 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 Lower West Side.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 90 Mbps.
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- 76.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 15.2% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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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- 91.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 4.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.2% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 3.2% up to 1.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 13.91%, or 3,086 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, southwest, north, south, east, and west Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 1,369 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 13.91%, or 3,086 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast, central, southwest, north, south, east, and west Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 1,369 Mbps.
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- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side 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 1,369 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.2% up to 5,000.0 Mbps
- 90.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 1.88%, or 418 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all Lower West Side customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 97.46%, or 21,621 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West 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 Lower West Side.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 51 Mbps.
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- 34.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lower West 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Lower West 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 Lower West 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 8.8 Mbps.
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- 34.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 65.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 77.18%, or 17,123 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lower West Side.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 628 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lower West 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 Lower West 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 Lower West 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 46 Mbps.
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- 46.8% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 53.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 62.66%, or 13,901 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lower West Side.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 52 Mbps.
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- 35.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lower West 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 below average compared to other Lower West 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 Lower West 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 9.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 62.66%, or 13,901 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Lower West Side area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Lower West Side.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West 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 Lower West Side customers is up to 52 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 35.9% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lower West 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 below average compared to other Lower West 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 Lower West 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 9.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 35.9% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 64.1% up to 3.0 Mbps
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Google Fiber fixed wireless coverage
About 1.77%, or 393 people, have Google Fiber fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the northeast Lower West Side area. Google Fiber is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Lower West Side.
Google Fiber fixed wireless download speeds
Google Fiber is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lower West Side. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Google Fiber fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Lower West Side. The fastest plan anyone in Lower West Side can order from Google Fiber goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Lower West Side customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Google Fiber fixed wireless upload speeds
In Lower West Side download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Google Fiber fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Google Fiber is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Lower West Side fixed wireless providers. Google Fiber offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Lower West Side is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Lower West Side Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lower West Side or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Lower West Side compare to the rest of Chicago?
Internet speeds in Lower West Side are slower versus the average speeds in Chicago: 2,718 Mbps in Chicago versus 1,825 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Chicago is 99.27% versus 99.46% in Lower West Side.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lower West Side 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
- Pilsen, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- University Village, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Locks, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Claremont Cottages, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bohemian California, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Near West Side, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Mount Pleasant, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ducktown, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bridgeport, Chicago, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Armour Square, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hunts Point, Bronx, NY: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kalihi Valley, Honolulu, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Maplewood-Ashcreek, Portland, OR: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Airport, Honolulu, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mountain View, El Monte, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds