Illinois · FCC data as of December 31, 2025
Internet providers in Illinois
Coverage in Illinois
- Homes in Illinois that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster over wired service
- 93.6%
- Homes in Illinois that can get fiber
- 40.4%
- Homes in Illinois that can get 1,000/100 Mbps or faster
- 73.1%
- Homes in Illinois that can get cable
- 90.1%
- Homes in Illinois that can get 100/20 Mbps or faster, counting fixed wireless
- 97.7%
By technology and speed
Share of homes in Illinois that can get each technology at each speed tier from at least one provider.
| Technology | Any speed | 25/3 Mbps+ | 100/20 Mbps+ | 1,000/100 Mbps+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 40.4% | 40.4% | 40.4% | 40.1% |
| Cable | 90.1% | 90.1% | 90% | 50.7% |
| DSL (copper) | 57% | 38.1% | 11.2% | 0% |
| Fixed wireless | 95.1% | 90.5% | 62.2% | 1.1% |
| Satellite | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Any technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 73.1% |
Best for, by rule
Each pick is computed from the data with the rule shown on the card. No provider pays for placement.
Fastest fiber
No provider in Illinois meets this rule in the current data. 40.4% of homes here can get fiber from at least one provider.
Rule: Highest advertised fiber download among providers whose fiber reaches at least 20% of the area.
Widest coverage
Fixed wireless, up to 2,000 Mbps down, 2,000 Mbps up, 77.4% of homes
Rule: Largest share of homes covered, satellite excluded.
Fixed wireless option
Fixed wireless, up to 100 Mbps down, 20 Mbps up, 77.4% of homes
Rule: Provider whose main technology here is fixed wireless, covering the largest share of homes.
17 wired and fixed wireless providers in Illinois
Grouped by each provider's main technology in the state, then ranked by share covered, with speeds for that main technology.
Mainly fiber (3)
Glass fiber to the location.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metronet | Fiber | 5,120 Mbps | 5,120 Mbps | 5% |
| i3 Broadband | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 4.7% |
| Conxxus | Fiber | 8,000 Mbps | 8,000 Mbps | 2.2% |
Mainly cable (5)
Coaxial cable network.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Fiber, Cable | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps | 75.4% |
| Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 1,500 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 19.1% |
| Mediacom | Fiber, Cable, Fixed wireless | 2,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 7.4% |
| Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.9% |
| Sparklight | Cable | 1,000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 2.3% |
Mainly DSL (1)
Telephone copper lines (DSL).
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | Fiber, DSL (copper) | 115 Mbps | 8 Mbps | 8.5% |
Mainly fixed wireless (8)
Radio link to an antenna at the location, including licensed 5G and LTE home internet.
| Provider | Technologies here | Max download | Max upload | Homes covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 77.4% |
| AT&T Internet | Fiber, DSL (copper), Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 74.9% |
| Verizon 5G Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 75 Mbps | 61.3% |
| Rise Broadband | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 500 Mbps | 100 Mbps | 8.6% |
| Wisper Internet | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 4.9% |
| Nextlink Internet | Fixed wireless | 1,000 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | 4.7% |
| W A T C H TV | Fixed wireless | 400 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 3.9% |
| Bertram Communications | Fixed wireless | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2.1% |
Satellite (3)
Satellite providers report service to nearly every home, so they are listed separately and left out of the ranking and the picks above.
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Internet outage in Illinois?
We do not track outages. If your service is down in Illinois, the provider's own status page or support line is the fastest place to confirm it.
- Xfinity service status
- AT&T Internet service status
- Verizon 5G Home Internet service status
- Spectrum service status
For other providers, contact the provider directly.
To report a service problem the provider has not fixed, you can file a complaint with the FCC at consumercomplaints.fcc.gov.
Largest cities in Illinois
- ChicagoPopulation 2,721,308
- AuroraPopulation 180,710
- NapervillePopulation 153,124
- JolietPopulation 151,837
- RockfordPopulation 147,486
Questions about internet in Illinois
What internet providers serve Illinois?
FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025 lists 17 wired or fixed wireless home internet providers in Illinois. By share of homes covered: T-Mobile Home Internet (77.4%), Xfinity (75.4%), AT&T Internet (74.9%), Verizon 5G Home Internet (61.3%), Astound Broadband (19.1%), Rise Broadband (8.6%), Frontier (8.5%), Mediacom (7.4%), Metronet (5%), Spectrum (4.9%), Wisper Internet (4.9%), Nextlink Internet (4.7%), i3 Broadband (4.7%), W A T C H TV (3.9%), Sparklight (2.3%), Conxxus (2.2%) and Bertram Communications (2.1%). Satellite service from HughesNet, Viasat and Starlink is also reported.
Is fiber internet available in Illinois?
Yes. 40.4% of homes in Illinois can get fiber from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025. Providers reporting fiber here: T-Mobile Home Internet, Xfinity, AT&T Internet, Astound Broadband, Rise Broadband, Frontier, Mediacom, Metronet, Spectrum, Wisper Internet, i3 Broadband and Conxxus.
What is the fastest internet speed available in Illinois?
The highest advertised download speed is 8,000 Mbps (8,000 Mbps upload), from i3 Broadband over fiber. Advertised maximums are not guaranteed speeds, and not every address can get them.
Can I get gigabit internet in Illinois?
73.1% of homes in Illinois can get at least 1,000 Mbps download and 100 Mbps upload from at least one provider, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
How much of Illinois can get 100 Mbps internet?
93.6% of homes in Illinois can get at least 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload over wired service (fiber, cable or DSL), and 97.7% when fixed wireless is included, according to FCC Broadband Data Collection data as of December 31, 2025.
Which internet provider covers the most of Illinois?
Leaving out satellite, T-Mobile Home Internet covers the largest share: 77.4% of homes.
Is satellite internet available in Illinois?
Yes. HughesNet (100%), Viasat (>99.9%) and Starlink (>99.9%) report satellite service to homes in Illinois.
Source: FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 (published September 29, 2026). Providers report where they offer service; a listed provider may not serve every address. Advertised speeds are not measured speeds. Check a specific address on the address check page. How we build these pages.