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Internet Providers in Lake Forest, Illinois

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Home Internet in Lake Forest, IL

  • 1. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
    Availability: 76.2%
    Lake Forest speed tests confirm high speeds for AT&T Internet
  • 2. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 99.3%
    Lake Forest speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 37.1%
  • 5. Hughesnet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 6. Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 39.7%
  • 8. Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 40.2%

Best Internet Providers in Lake Forest, IL

Xfinity delivers cable internet to 99.30% of Lake Forest, Illinois, offering speeds up to 2 Gbps. With plans starting at $30 per month, Xfinity provides fast, reliable service to most residents. Its wide coverage and high speeds cater to casual users, heavy streamers, and large households.

AT&T Internet covers 76.20% of Lake Forest with various connection types, including IPBB, fiber, and 5G internet. AT&T delivers a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and starts its plans at $55 per month. Despite the higher price, AT&T’s diverse connection options meet different user needs, from standard browsing to high-bandwidth activities.

Lake Forest residents benefit from multiple internet choices including fiber, DSL, fixed wireless, and satellite connections, meeting various specific requirements.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • Always ON
40.21%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • Hughesnet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • AT&T
  • Xfinity
99.32%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Lake Forest, IL

Provider Connection Types in Lake Forest, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Lake Forest, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
56.699999999999996%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
99.32%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
9.87%

List of Internet Providers in Lake Forest, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
AT&T IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet 1 Gbps
Xfinity Cable 2 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Hughesnet Satellite 100 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Lake Forest, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
AT&T Internet $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Ltd. avail/areas. Speeds vary, not g’td. Single devices wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps. IPBB, Fiber, 5G Internet
Xfinity $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 2 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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