In South Evanston there are 9 residential internet providers covering 100.00% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 1,858 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 South 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 South Evanston are not shown.
South 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 100.00% of South 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 XFINITY. Now you can call companies in South Evanston with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in South Evanston?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in South Evanston.
Internet Speed Key
The average South Evanston home can get up to 1,858 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the neighborhood is 2,000 Mbps, which 71.67% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 28.33% of homes can only purchase plans up to 1,500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in South Evanston.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of South Evanston, and slower in the northwest areas of the neighborhood.
What type of internet should I choose in South Evanston?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in South Evanston you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 5.33% of South Evanston homes.
- Cable is fastest for 94.67% 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 South Evanston homes.
Internet Market Health in South Evanston
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the South 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 South Evanston based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 7.5 (healthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 7.3 (healthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
South Evanston internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 5 to 11 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, South Evanston homes have between 3 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, cable, 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. South Evanston internet customers who want faster speeds have between 3 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, South Evanston needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in South Evanston, along with details on where in South Evanston and at what speeds.
XFINITY from Comcast Cable in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
XFINITY cable coverage
About 100.00%, or 17,871 people, have XFINITY cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. XFINITY is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of South Evanston.
XFINITY from Comcast cable download speeds
XFINITY is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other cable providers in the area, XFINITY cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston 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 South Evanston customers is up to 1,773 Mbps.
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- 71.7% up to 2,000.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 1,200.0 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast cable upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 189 Mbps.
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- 71.7% up to 250.0 Mbps
- 28.3% up to 35.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 17,871 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of South Evanston.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston 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 South Evanston customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 73.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 17 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 100.00%, or 17,871 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in every corner of South Evanston.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston 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 South Evanston customers is up to 85 Mbps.
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- 73.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 8.7% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 South Evanston 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 17 Mbps.
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- 82.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 7.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Astound Broadband cable coverage
About 99.07%, or 17,704 people, have Astound Broadband cable internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. Astound Broadband is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of South Evanston.
Astound Broadband cable download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other cable providers in the area, Astound Broadband cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South Evanston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband cable upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South Evanston cable providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Evanston is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Astound Broadband fiber coverage
About 7.46%, or 1,334 people, have Astound Broadband fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, northeast, central, and north South Evanston 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 South Evanston.
Astound Broadband fiber download speeds
Astound Broadband is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Astound Broadband fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston can order from Astound Broadband goes up to 1,500 Mbps, and all South Evanston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
Astound Broadband fiber upload speeds
In South Evanston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Astound Broadband fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Astound Broadband is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Evanston fiber providers. Astound Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South Evanston is up to 1,500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,500.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
EarthLink fiber coverage
About 4.83%, or 864 people, have EarthLink fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east South Evanston 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 South Evanston.
EarthLink fiber download speeds
EarthLink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, EarthLink fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston can order from EarthLink goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Evanston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
EarthLink fiber upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 one of the slowest compared to other South Evanston fiber providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South 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
AT&T Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
AT&T fiber coverage
About 4.83%, or 864 people, have AT&T fiber internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east South Evanston 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 South Evanston.
AT&T fiber download speeds
AT&T is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fiber providers in the area, AT&T fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston can order from AT&T goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all South Evanston customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
AT&T fiber upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 one of the slowest compared to other South Evanston fiber providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in South 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 100.00%, or 17,871 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South 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 every corner of South 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 South 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 South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Evanston customers is up to 86 Mbps.
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- 81.1% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In South 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 South 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 South 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 17 Mbps.
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- 81.1% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 18.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 76.25%, or 13,626 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Evanston.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is above average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Evanston customers is up to 394 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In South 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 below average compared to other South 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 South 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 27 Mbps.
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- 13.4% up to 75.0 Mbps
- 86.6% up to 20.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 75.80%, or 13,546 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South Evanston area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of South Evanston.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is one of the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Evanston customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South 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 South 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 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 75.80%, or 13,546 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire South 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 South Evanston.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South 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 South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South 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 South Evanston customers is up to 44 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Evanston 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 South 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 South 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 7.3 Mbps.
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- 25.5% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 74.5% up to 3.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Zentro fixed wireless coverage
About 8.69%, or 1,553 people, have Zentro fixed wireless internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the east, southeast, northeast, and central South Evanston area. Zentro is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of South Evanston.
Zentro Internet fixed wireless download speeds
Zentro is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in South Evanston. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Zentro fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout South Evanston. The fastest plan anyone in South Evanston can order from Zentro goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for South Evanston customers is up to 903 Mbps.
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- 89.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
Zentro Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In South Evanston download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Zentro fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Zentro is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other South Evanston fixed wireless providers. Zentro 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 South Evanston is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Zentro customers can get speeds up to 903 Mbps.
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- 89.2% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 10.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
South Evanston Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to South Evanston or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in South Evanston compare to the rest of Evanston?
Internet speeds in South Evanston are slower versus the average speeds in Evanston: 2,078 Mbps in Evanston versus 1,858 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has greater internet availability compared to the neighborhood. Average internet coverage in Evanston is 93.29% versus 100.00% in South Evanston.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around South 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
- Downtown, Evanston, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Rogers Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- West Ridge, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Granville Gardens, Chicago, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Edgewater, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Andersonville, Chicago, IL: equal internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gross Point, Wilmette, IL: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Park, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul, MN: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Huntridge, Las Vegas, NV: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Grandview, Glendale, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Cuf, Cincinnati, OH: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tioga-Nicetown, Philadelphia, PA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Vance Jackson, San Antonio, TX: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Central District, Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wallingford, Seattle, WA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- West Loch, Waipahu, HI: equal internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA: equal internet coverage, faster speeds