| Provider | Technology | Max Download | Max Upload | Locations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,116,763 | Details → |
| HughesNet | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 111,061,448 | Details → |
| Viasat Inc | Satellite | N/A | N/A | 109,670,747 | Details → |
| T-Mobile | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 71,852,753 | Details → |
| Xfinity | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 37,974,778 | Details → |
| Spectrum | FiberCable | N/A | N/A | 35,994,527 | Details → |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 31,315,959 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 21,500,113 | Details → |
| Frontier | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 8,155,808 | Details → |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION | Fixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 7,383,761 | Details → |
| Brightspeed | FiberDSLFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,945,601 | Details → |
| Rise Broadband | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,558,707 | Details → |
| Nextlink | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 3,133,310 | Details → |
| Mediacom Xtream | FiberCableFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 2,688,148 | Details → |
| AT&T | FiberDSL | N/A | N/A | 2,317,754 | Details → |
| ValuNet | FiberCableFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 2,037,160 | Details → |
| Metronet Holdings | Fiber | N/A | N/A | 1,724,108 | Details → |
| Fidium Fiber | FiberCableDSL | N/A | N/A | 1,635,972 | Details → |
| Wisper ISP | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 1,048,126 | Details → |
| W A T C H TV | FiberFixed Wireless | N/A | N/A | 1,046,403 | Details → |
Internet Providers in Illinois
Compare 20 broadband providers serving 4,119,093 locations across Illinois. Fiber internet covers 70.1% of the state. Average download speed is 338.3 Mbps.
20
Total Providers
70.1%
Fiber Available
338.3
Avg Download (Mbps)
4,119,093
Total Locations
Fiber Coverage in Illinois
70.1% of locations in Illinois have fiber internet access, served by 129 fiber providers. Speeds range from 338.3 Mbps average up to 650 Gbps.
Top ISPs in Illinois
The largest internet service providers in Illinois, ranked by the number of locations served.
Starlink
111,116,763 locations
Satellite
HughesNet
111,061,448 locations
Satellite
Viasat Inc
109,670,747 locations
Satellite
T-Mobile
71,852,753 locations
FiberFixed Wireless
Xfinity
37,974,778 locations
FiberCable
Spectrum
35,994,527 locations
FiberCable
Internet Technologies in Illinois
Fiber providers · 70% of locations
Cable providers · 89% of locations
DSL providers · 88% of locations
Fixed Wireless providers · 100% of locations
Satellite providers · 100% of locations
Internet by County
Broadband availability varies across Illinois counties.
| County FIPS | Locations | Avg Providers | Fiber Coverage | Underserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17031 | 1,232,082 | 8.4 | 75% | 0 |
| 17043 | 259,289 | 9 | 84.3% | 0 |
| 17097 | 216,707 | 8 | 41.1% | 0 |
| 17197 | 215,431 | 8.5 | 47.4% | 0 |
| 17089 | 154,828 | 9 | 78.7% | 0 |
| 17119 | 111,944 | 7.7 | 95.2% | 0 |
| 17111 | 106,440 | 8.1 | 43% | 0 |
| 17163 | 106,171 | 6.8 | 66.5% | 0 |
| 17201 | 105,294 | 9.3 | 70.3% | 0 |
| 17167 | 83,567 | 7.7 | 77% | 0 |
| 17143 | 73,969 | 8.3 | 86.6% | 0 |
| 17019 | 67,109 | 8.1 | 89.1% | 0 |
| 17113 | 59,960 | 7.5 | 84.6% | 0 |
| 17161 | 56,799 | 7.5 | 94.2% | 0 |
| 17179 | 56,373 | 8.2 | 82% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many internet providers are in Illinois?
There are 20 internet providers serving 4,119,093 locations in Illinois.
Is fiber internet available in Illinois?
Yes, fiber internet is available at approximately 70.1% of locations in Illinois. There are 129 fiber providers in the state.
What is the average internet speed in Illinois?
The average download speed in Illinois is 338.3 Mbps. The fastest available download speed is 650 Gbps.
What types of internet are available in Illinois?
Internet technologies available in Illinois include Fiber, Cable, DSL, Fixed Wireless, Satellite.