Internet providers in Illinois

By Robin Layton Last updated: April 25, 2025

Pick the right Illinois ISP for your needs with help from Allconnect’s broadband experts.

Best internet providers in Illinois

att
  • Speeds – 10 – 4,700 Mbps*
  • Prices starting at – $55.00/mo.*
  • Data caps – 1 TB/mo. DSL, unlimited with AT&T Fiber
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t-mobile
  • Speeds – 87 – 415 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $35.00 – $55.00/mo. with mobile plan
  • Data caps – None
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xfinity
  • Speeds – 400 – 3,000 Mbps
  • Prices starting at – $30.00/mo.
  • Data caps – 1.2 TB
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*Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101. Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Updated as of 04/25/25.

Key takeaways

  • Illinois offers five internet service providers with fiber, cable, 5G and satellite connections
  • The fastest internet in Illinois is Frontier at 5,000 Mbps and AT&T at 4,700 Mbps*
  • Illinois residents have cheap internet options starting around $30.00/mo. from a few providers

*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 04/25/25.

Fastest internet in Illinois

Some Illinois addresses are eligible for fast fiber plans up to 5,000 Mbps from AT&T and Frontier.

*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 04/25/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with 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

Most residents of Illinois can find cheap internet for around $30.00/mo. with speeds up to 400 Mbps.

*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 04/25/25.

Illinois internet provider comparison

*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 04/25/25.
**Plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill). Price after $10/mo discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. 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 3-4 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo. or 5G Home Plus plan at $55/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. © 2025 Verizon.

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How we review internet in Illinois

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

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 180 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 to those of the U.S. Illinois pulls slightly ahead of the country as a whole when it comes to upload speed but falls behind in median download speed.

Illinois

  • Download speed: 269.90 Mbps
  • Upload speed: 40.70 Mbps

U.S.

  • Download speed: 279.93 Mbps
  • Upload speed: 40.55 Mbps

Internet availability in Illiniois

Satellite is the most widely available internet tech type in Illinois, available to 100% of the state. Cable covers 90% and fixed wireless covers 54% of Illinois. Fiber is less widely available at 31%, but if you have access where you live, it provides the best internet connection. Around 13% of Illinois still has access to DSL.

Quality of internet access in Illinois

The entire state of Illinois has access to the minimum recommended broadband speed, with one-third of the state able to access gigabit speeds:

  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/25 Mbps): 100%
  • 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): 53%

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, internal speed test results and provider websites. 

Illinois internet provider breakdowns

Xfinity logo

Allconnect Rating

3.93 / 5

Xfinity: Best for availability

Xfinity offers service in the central region of the U.S. for $30.00/mo. to $299.95/mo., with speeds from 400 to 6,000 Mbps.

  • Fast speeds
  • Two-year price guarantee
  • Bundling discounts
  • Contracts
  • Termination fees
  • Slow upload speeds
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Xfinity Customer Reviews:

4,162 customer reviews
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AT&T logo

Allconnect Rating

4.40 / 5

AT&T: Best for fiber internet

Over half of Illinois residents can access AT&T’s fiber service, with speeds from 300 to 4,700 Mbps.* Prices begin at $55.00/mo., * plus taxes (w/ eligible Autopay & Paperless bill).

  • Fiber plans have no equipment fees
  • No contracts required
  • Fiber isn’t readily available everywhere
  • High starting prices

*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 discount with eligible Autopay & Paperless bill (w/in 2 bills). Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. One time install chrg may apply. Ltd. avail/areas. Updated as of 04/25/25.

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AT&T Customer Reviews:

3,825 customer reviews
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tmobile home internet logo

Allconnect Rating

4.35 / 5

T-Mobile: Best for bundling

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 415 Mbps. T-Mobile provides a discount if you bundle internet with a mobile phone plan, with starting prices at $35.00/mo.

  • Rural availability
  • Plan discounts
  • Must be near a cell tower
  • Speeds cap around 400 Mbps
  • Data caps
  • Speeds can be throttled
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T-Mobile Customer Reviews:

1,647 customer reviews
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Illinois internet customer reviews

James     Xfinity
2/27/24

This is the best service I’ve ever had from Xfinity, both in speed and reliability.

5/5

Anonymous Xfinity
5/18/24

Not satisfied with the present internet connection.

3/5

Jaybobby Hughesnet
6/12/24

If I didn’t consistently have connection issues every day between 10 am & 4 pm, the service would be great.

3/5

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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.

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet, Xfinity and Frontier have the cheapest internet plans available in Illinois, starting around $30.00/mo.

Illinois residents can access internet speeds up to about 5,000 Mbps.

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.

Robin Layton

Written by:

Robin Layton

Senior Editor, Broadband Content

Robin Layton is a Senior Editor for Allconnect, dedicated to helping consumers navigate the often-complex world of internet service providers. With 30 years of experience in journalism and marketing, Robin empow… Read more

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