Internet providers in Illinois
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Last updated: March 3, 2026
Pick the best cable, fiber, 5G or satellite internet in Illinois for your needs with help from Allconnect’s broadband experts. Plans start around $30.00/mo., with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps in some areas.
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Best internet providers in Illinois
AT&T: Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Updated as of 03/03/26.
Key takeaways
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Updated as of 03/03/26.
Best internet plan for you
Illinois internet providers and speeds vary depending on your location, which can be important when trying to stream Chicago Bears or Northwestern Wildcats games. For uninterrupted streaming, you’ll typically want at least 20 Mbps; however, if you have multiple people or devices online, more speed is required.
The best internet provider Illinois offers is the one that best fits your needs. If your household has five or more gamers or streamers, 500 Mbps or higher, up to multi-gig plans, are your best bet for keeping everyone’s internet activities running smoothly. Smaller households with fewer devices will find that speeds up to 500 Mbps are sufficient. If your internet usage is especially light, a budget-friendly plan under 100 Mbps is more than enough to cover your Wi-Fi needs.
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Light internet use
Includes streaming, browsing, email use
1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 50 to 100 Mbps
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Moderate internet use
Includes telecommuting, learning at home
1 to 2 devices: 5 to 20 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 20 to 40 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 75 to 200 Mbps
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High internet use
Includes gaming, video conferencing
1 to 2 devices: 100 to 200 Mbps
2 to 4 devices: 200 to 300 Mbps
5 to 10 devices: 400 to 500 Mbps
If your Illinois household only has one or two users or only does light browsing, take advantage of Illinois’ cheapest internet plans. Frontier and Xfinity offer plans starting at $40.00/mo. or lower, and Verizon 5G Home Internet starts at $35.00/mo. if you bundle with a mobile plan.
Fastest internet in Illinois
Some Illinois addresses are eligible for fast fiber plans up to 7,000 Mbps from Frontier and 4,700 Mbps** with AT&T. However, Xfinity has the widest coverage area, so speeds up to 2 Gbps are likely available near you.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after discounts: $90/mo discount for new residential customers and $10/mo w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. Limited availability. May not be available in your area. Call or go to fiber.att.com to see if you qualify. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
Cheapest internet in Illinois
Illinois residents can find cheap internet from Frontier for around $30.00/mo, with speeds up to 200 Mbps. Xfinity offers broader coverage, with plans starting at $40.00/mo.
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Updated as of 03/03/26.
Illinois internet provider comparison
| Provider | Starting price* | Download speed range | Connection type | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $30.00/mo.** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees | 87 – 498 Mbps | 5G | 76% |
 Xfinity | $40.00/mo. | 300 – 2,000 Mbps | Cable, fiber | 75% |
 AT&T | $45.00/mo.*** | 100 – 4,700 Mbps*** | Fiber | 67% |
 Verizon 5G Home Internet | $35.00/mo.† with mobile plan | 25 – 1,000 Mbps | 5G | 34% |
 Astound
| $30.00/mo. | 300 – 1,200 Mbps | Cable | 22% |
 Frontier
| $29.99/mo. | 200 – 7,000 Mbps | Fiber | 10% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.
***Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
†Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2026 Verizon.
How we review internet in Illinois
When reviewing internet providers in Illinois, we didn’t just focus on the fastest speeds in major cities like Chicago. We considered Illinois’ diversity, from rural agricultural areas to the shores of Lake Michigan, to methodically evaluate ISPs across the state. So, no matter where you live, you’re getting a fair, expert-backed and well-rounded view of the best internet providers available near you.
Our methodology
We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.
For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.
We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.
Illinois internet statistics
Compare the median download and upload speeds for Illinois broadband to those of the U.S. Illinois is slightly behind the country as a whole when it comes to median download and upload speeds, with fiber internet in Illinois offering top speeds in metro areas.
Illinois vs. the U.S.
Illinois
- Download speed: 265.88 Mbps
- Upload speed: 42.95 Mbps
U.S.
- Download speed: 289.44 Mbps
- Upload speed: 53.97 Mbps
Internet availability in Illiniois
- Cable: 90%
- Fixed wireless: 58%
- Fiber: 35%
- DSL: 12%
- Satellite: 100%
Quality of internet access in Illinois
The entire state of Illinois has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed, with nearly two-thirds of the state able to access gigabit speeds:
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/25 Mbps): 97%
- Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 250/50 Mbps): 94%
- Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 62%
Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, speedtest.net, internal speed test results and provider websites.
Illinois internet provider breakdowns
Plans starting at
$40.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
2,000 Mbps
Overview
Xfinity offers service for $40.00/mo. to $100.00/mo., with speeds from 300 to 2,000 Mbps.
Plans starting at
$45.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
4,700 Mbps
Overview
Over half of Illinois residents can access AT&T’s fiber service, with speeds from 100 to 4,700 Mbps.* Prices begin at $45.00/mo., * plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill).
*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For 5GIG, single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Price after $10/mo AutoPay & Paperless bill discount. (Starts w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge applies in NV, OH, TX. One time install fee may apply. Updated as of 03/03/26.
Plans starting at
$30.00 /mo.
Speeds up to
498 Mbps
Overview
T-Mobile is a 5G home internet provider. The service requires customers to be near a cell tower and can reach speeds from 87 to 498 Mbps. T-Mobile provides a discount if you bundle internet with a mobile phone plan, with starting prices at $30.00/mo. with Autopay and voice line, plus taxes & fees.
Illinois internet customer reviews
It’s one thing to read our expert evaluations, but it’s another to hear directly from Illinois residents. To help you make an informed choice about internet service in Illinois, we feature verified customer reviews to add a firsthand perspective to complement our analysis.
This is the best service I’ve ever had from Xfinity, both in speed and reliability.
5/5
Not satisfied with the present internet connection.
3/5
If I didn’t consistently have connection issues every day between 10 am & 4 pm, the service would be great.
3/5
Find Illinois internet providers by city
Locating internet providers in Illinois is simple. Just click on a city below to explore max speeds, plans and availability in your area. Median download and upload speeds in Illinois are around 267 down/43 up, but those numbers vary depending on whether you’re shopping in an urban, suburban or rural part of the state.
| City | Region | Download speed | Upload speed | % with access to 100 Mbps | % with access to 250 Mbps | % with access to 1 Gbps | # of providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | Northeast Illinois | 322.50 Mbps | 43.28 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 95% | 9 |
| Aurora | Northeast Illinois | 322.55 Mbps | 86.40 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 99% | 10 |
| Chicago | Northeast Illinois | 200.17 Mbps | 35.96 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 54% | 15 |
| Cicero | Northeast Illinois | 325.12 Mbps | 106.93 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 99% | 8 |
| Elgin | Northeast Illinois | 325.07 Mbps | 40.96 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 50% | 10 |
| Evanston | Northeast Illinois | 285.52 Mbps | 39.94 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 70% | 9 |
| Joliet | Northeast Illinois | 320.23 Mbps | 41.34 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 40% | 11 |
| Naperville | Northeast Illinois | 311.58 Mbps | 41.64 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 75% | 11 |
| Schaumburg | Northeast Illinois | 314.60 Mbps | 40.39 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 36% | 9 |
| Rockford | Northwest Illinois | 346.34 Mbps | 42.68 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 60% | 12 |
| Bloomington | Central Illinois | 275.29 Mbps | 102.42 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 74% | 12 |
| Champaign | Central Illinois | 251.70 Mbps | 131.02 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 90% | 13 |
| Decatur | Central Illinois | 303.91 Mbps | 41.68 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 65% | 9 |
| Peoria | Central Illinois | 260.46 Mbps | 123.07 Mbps | 100% | 99% | 91% | 11 |
| Springfield | Central Illinois | 304.95 Mbps | 40.86 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 46% | 11 |
Sources: Ookla’s Speedtest.net; FCC National Broadband Map
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Illinois internet FAQs
Does Illinois have fiber internet?
Yes, around one-third of the state addresses have access to fiber internet, which is typically considered the best internet type due to symmetrical download and upload speeds.
What is the cheapest internet in Illinois?
Xfinity and Frontier have the cheapest internet plans available in Illinois, starting around $30.00/mo.
What is the fastest internet in Illinois?
Illinois residents can access internet speeds up to 7,000 Mbps.
Do Illinois internet providers offer deals or discounts?
Several larger providers like AT&T and Xfinity periodically offer free equipment or gift cards for new subscribers. Check which internet providers have the best deals right now.
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