15Residential providers
46ZIP codes
46 / 46ZIPs with fiber
10 GbpsFastest filed speed
FCC Broadband Data Collection, Dec 2024 vintage, residential filings — broadbandmap.fcc.gov. Availability is address-specific within each ZIP.
Enter your Chicago ZIP code to see every provider at your address:
Call (855) 643-8023Top internet providers in Chicago
| Provider | Technology | ZIPs served (of 46) | Top filed speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable + Fiber | 46 | 10 Gbps |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | 44 | 5 Gbps |
| Astound | Cable + Fiber | 41 | 1.5 Gbps |
| Zentro | Fixed Wireless (licensed) | 35 | 2 Gbps |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 5G Home | 46 | 100 Mbps |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | 46 | 1 Gbps |
Satellite service (Starlink, Viasat, HughesNet) additionally covers every Chicago address, and 5G home internet from T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T is available across the city — useful when a building or street falls in a wired-coverage gap.
Internet in Chicago, IL — FAQs
Who has the best internet in Chicago, IL?
FCC filings list 15 residential providers in Chicago. Xfinity has the widest coverage (46 of 46 ZIP codes), and the fastest filing reaches 10 Gbps. The best pick is address-specific — enter your ZIP to compare every option at your home.
Does Chicago have fiber internet?
Yes — fiber from at least one provider is filed in 46 of Chicago’s 46 ZIP codes per FCC data (Dec 2024), with top advertised speeds up to 10 Gbps. Street-level availability varies, so check your exact address.
What is the cheapest internet in Chicago, IL?
Entry promos in Chicago typically run $25–$50/mo from the cable and 5G home providers, and $35/mo 5G home internet (with a mobile line) is available across the city. See our cheapest-plans guide, or search your ZIP for current offers at your address.