In Shanghai City there are 10 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 369 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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10 Internet Service Providers in Shanghai City
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 Shanghai City are not shown.
Shanghai City 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 100.00% of Shanghai City. 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 Nextlink. Now you can call companies in Shanghai City with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Shanghai City?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Shanghai City.
Internet Speed Key
The average Shanghai City home can get up to 369 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 500 Mbps, which 41.40% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 4.46% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Shanghai City.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Shanghai City, and slower in the southeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Shanghai City?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Shanghai City you live. If speed is your main concern, fixed wireless will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Shanghai City homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 4.46%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 95.54%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Shanghai City homes.
Internet Market Health in Shanghai City
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Shanghai City 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 Shanghai City based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 4.4 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.9 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Shanghai City internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 7 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Shanghai City homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless and dsl, 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. Shanghai City internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 6 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, Shanghai City needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Shanghai City, along with details on where in Shanghai City and at what speeds.
Brightspeed DSL in Shanghai City, IL
Brightspeed DSL coverage
About 49.68%, or 78 people, have Brightspeed DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south and southeast Shanghai City area. Brightspeed is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shanghai City.
Brightspeed DSL download speeds
Brightspeed is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Brightspeed DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from Brightspeed goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Brightspeed DSL upload speeds
In Shanghai City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Brightspeed DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Brightspeed is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shanghai City DSL providers. Brightspeed offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL in Shanghai City, IL
Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL coverage
About 1.27%, or 2 people, have Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast Shanghai City area. Oneida Telephone Exchange is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Shanghai City.
Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL download speeds
Oneida Telephone Exchange is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL is one of the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from Oneida Telephone Exchange goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL upload speeds
In Shanghai City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Oneida Telephone Exchange DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Oneida Telephone Exchange is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the fastest compared to other Shanghai City DSL providers. Oneida Telephone Exchange offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 95.54%, or 150 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, west, east, central, and southwest Shanghai City area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shanghai City.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is above average. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from Nextlink goes up to 500 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Shanghai City customers is up to 291 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. Nextlink 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 Shanghai City is up to 200 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 76 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.7% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 37.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 48.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 89.81%, or 141 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, east, west, central, and southwest Shanghai City area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Shanghai City.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from US Cellular goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 59.24%, or 93 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, northeast, east, and central Shanghai City area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Shanghai City.
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 Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City 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 one of the slowest compared to other Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 58.60%, or 92 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, and southwest Shanghai City area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Shanghai City.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and average compared to other Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 45.22%, or 71 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Shanghai City area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shanghai City.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City 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 Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Shanghai City, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 45.22%, or 71 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south Shanghai City area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Shanghai City.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Shanghai City. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Shanghai City. The fastest plan anyone in Shanghai City can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Shanghai City customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Shanghai City 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 Shanghai City fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Shanghai City is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Shanghai City Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Shanghai City or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Shanghai City compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Shanghai City are much slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 369 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 100.00% in Shanghai City.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Shanghai City 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
- Henderson Grove, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Gerlaw, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alexis, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Henderson, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Henderson, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rio, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Galesburg, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cameron, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Galesburg, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wataga, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Estelline, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tightwad, MO: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Thompson, AL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tanner, WV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tampico, MT: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talpa, TX: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Talcville, NY: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Faulkner, IA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Farmer, SD: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Fairdale, ND: equal internet coverage, faster speeds