Best Internet Providers in Barrington, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Barrington, IL
Barrington has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, DSL, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Barrington.
Ranks compare Barrington with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Barrington, IL at a Glance
Barrington Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Barrington ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Barrington, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Barrington based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Barrington, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.63% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Barrington?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Barrington
How Barrington Compares to Places Its Size
Barrington's report card score is in the bottom 12% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Barrington | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Lake County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 2% | 24.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,744 Mbps | bottom 27% | 2,655 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | top 44% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 30% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 5% | 20% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 23% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 87% | top 13% | 83% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | top 18% | 87% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $159,416 | top 9% | $124,748 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 13% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Barrington, against 24.0% across Lake County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Barrington are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $159,416 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Barrington
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Barrington?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Barrington, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Barrington?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Barrington, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Barrington homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 79 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Barrington, IL
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
244 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Barrington homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 244 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Barrington, IL
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Barrington homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Barrington, IL
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.0% of Barrington homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Barrington, IL
Availability:
1.5%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.5% of Barrington homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Barrington?
XFINITY Cable in Barrington, IL
Availability:
98.1%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,745 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.1% of Barrington homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,745 Mbps, with speeds from 1,200 Mpbs up to 2,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 250, with an average of 182 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Barrington?
EarthLink DSL in Barrington, IL
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 96.0% of Barrington homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Barrington from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Barrington, IL
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 96.0% of Barrington homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Barrington from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Barrington by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Barrington has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Barrington
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Barrington
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60010 | 45,645 | 2.8% | 1,904 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 88/100 |
How Barrington Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Barrington that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Lake Zurich has the most homes with fiber (30.7%) and Fox River Grove the fewest (0.0%); Barrington has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington (this page) | 15,116 | 0.0% | 1,744 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 86/100 |
| Lake Zurich | 21,337 | 30.7% | 3,211 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 88/100 |
| Inverness | 7,721 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 92/100 |
| Kildeer | 5,869 | 19.3% | 2,226 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 94/100 |
| Fox River Grove | 5,535 | 0.0% | 1,999 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 88/100 |
| Barrington Hills | 5,418 | 3.0% | 2,061 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Lake Barrington | 5,154 | 0.0% | 1,961 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 75/100 |
| South Barrington | 5,077 | 20.4% | 2,609 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 86/100 |
| Deer Park | 4,932 | 24.2% | 2,115 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 90/100 |
| North Barrington | 3,983 | 0.0% | 1,382 Mbps | 6.4 | C- | 90/100 |
| Tower Lakes | 1,384 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.5 | C | 91/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Barrington?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, XFINITY from Comcast should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Barrington
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| e-vergent | 10 |
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Customer Ratings for Barrington Internet Providers
Based on 288 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Barrington residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 3.94 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 96.7% coverage in Barrington.
At a national level, based on 4604 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Barrington Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Barrington, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrington Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Barrington
Based on data reported by Barrington ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Barrington. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,745 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrington Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Barrington?
Of the providers in Barrington, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Barrington where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.78 out of 5 for price, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Barrington, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Barrington
| ISP / Tech Type | Barrington Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
AT&T Fiber
February 14, 2026 I work from home, so I rely on having a stable internet connection throughout the day. Unfortunately, sometimes connection will randomly cut out. It can last a few seconds, minutes, or at worst, a few hours. Of course, sometimes there are legitimate reasons like weather-related events. However, a lot of the time we don't get a reason at all. It can be very frustrating to be in a meeting with a client and my connection goes out. When the internet does work, it is pretty fast. I've never had issues loading a website or an image or anything for work. My connections over zoom don't cut out or anything, so I am satisfied with the speeds.
Holly
XFINITY Cable
May 19, 2023 I was initially satisfied when I first got the provider. The rate was fair and I was happy with my internet speed. The next year the price shot up to almost twice the price. It felt unfair to me since I don't think I am receiving a service that would equal the cost. I have also been having issues with my internet speed lagging and shutting off.
ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
ISPReports User
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Barrington?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Barrington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Barrington is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Barrington, available to 98.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.