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Internet Providers in West Chicago, Illinois

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Home Internet in West Chicago, IL

  • 1. Xfinity
    Speeds Up To
    2 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 97.8%
    West Chicago speed tests confirm high speeds for Xfinity
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.8%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 5. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 89.8%
  • 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: 48%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 62.5%

Best Internet Providers in West Chicago, IL

In West Chicago, Illinois, Xfinity stands out as a top-ranked internet service provider. With its impressive coverage of 98% across the city, it ensures that almost all residents have access to their services. Xfinity offers both cable and fiber connections, with maximum download speeds reaching up to an astonishing 6 Gbps. This makes it an excellent choice for users who require high-speed internet for tasks like online gaming or streaming high-definition videos. The starting price per month is also competitive at $35, making Xfinity not only a fast but also a cost-effective option.

AT&T Internet is another prominent provider in West Chicago, covering about 74% of the area with its IPBB connection type. Although AT&T's maximum download speed of 100 Mbps might seem modest compared to Xfinity's offering, it still provides sufficient speed for most common internet activities, such as browsing and video calling. The monthly starting price for AT&T Internet is $55, which may be considered reasonable given its extensive coverage and reliable service quality. When considering the overall tech coverage in West Chicago - DSL at 74%, cable at 98%, fiber at just 1%, Fixed Wireless at 66%, and Satellite being available throughout - both these providers contribute significantly to keeping the city well-connected.

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
62.51%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • AT&T
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Xfinity
97.78999999999999%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in West Chicago, IL

Provider Connection Types in West Chicago, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in West Chicago, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
73.53%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
97.85000000000001%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
1.06%

List of Internet Providers in West Chicago, IL

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

Internet Providers in West Chicago, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
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
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
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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