Best Internet Providers in Carol Stream, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Carol Stream, IL
Carol Stream has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, 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 4 available internet technologies in Carol Stream.
Ranks compare Carol Stream with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Carol Stream, IL at a Glance
Carol Stream Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Carol Stream ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Carol Stream, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.94% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Carol Stream?
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 Carol Stream
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
How Carol Stream Compares to Places Its Size
Carol Stream's report card score is in the bottom 20% and its connectivity index is in the top 33%.
| Measure | Carol Stream | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | DuPage County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 28.0% | bottom 10% | 32.5% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,625 Mbps | bottom 43% | 2,878 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.1 | bottom 49% | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 28% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | top 37% | 22% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 32% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 38% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 49% | 85% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | top 39% | 89% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $109,970 | top 34% | $124,386 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 33% | 16% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 28.0% of homes in Carol Stream, against 32.5% across DuPage County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Carol Stream are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $109,970 (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 Carol Stream
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Carol Stream?
EarthLink Fiber in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 28.0% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
28.0%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 28.0% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Carol Stream?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
97.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.9% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 58 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
84.8%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
311 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.8% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 311 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 21 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 79.7% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
26.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
31 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.0% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 31 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 4.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Carol Stream?
XFINITY Cable in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,719 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,719 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 175 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
1.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.6% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Carol Stream?
EarthLink DSL in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.1% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 78 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Carol Stream from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Carol Stream, IL
Availability:
90.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.1% of Carol Stream homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 78 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 16 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Carol Stream from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Carol Stream by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Carol Stream has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Carol Stream
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Carol Stream
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60188 | 43,362 | 27.9% | 2,631 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 79/100 |
How Carol Stream Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Carol Stream that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Wheaton has the most homes with fiber (49.5%) and Bartlett the fewest (1.5%); Carol Stream has 28.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream (this page) | 41,051 | 28.0% | 2,625 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Wheaton | 58,521 | 49.5% | 3,533 Mbps | 7.5 | B | 89/100 |
| Bartlett | 40,350 | 1.5% | 1,880 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Glen Ellyn | 40,006 | 13.0% | 2,363 Mbps | 8 | B- | 85/100 |
| Hanover Park | 38,743 | 30.7% | 2,864 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 79/100 |
| Glendale Heights | 35,910 | 20.3% | 2,484 Mbps | 8.4 | B- | 80/100 |
| West Chicago | 33,339 | 14.1% | 2,414 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Roselle | 24,219 | 37.1% | 2,698 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 83/100 |
| Bloomingdale | 22,154 | 26.1% | 2,485 Mbps | 7 | B- | 78/100 |
| Winfield | 13,238 | 20.2% | 2,600 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 88/100 |
| Wayne Center | 26 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Carol Stream?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. 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 Carol Stream
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| e-vergent | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Carol Stream. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Carol Stream Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Carol Stream 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 84.8% coverage in Carol Stream.
At a national level, based on 4726 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 Carol Stream Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Carol Stream, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carol Stream Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | 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 Carol Stream
Based on data reported by Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,719 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 T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Carol Stream Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | 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 Carol Stream?
Of the providers in Carol Stream, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Carol Stream 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.
Verizon is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.78 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Carol Stream, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Carol Stream
| ISP / Tech Type | Carol Stream Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | 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 |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
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Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 
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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
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 61438
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 08, 2026 MTC has been a great internet for my family. Rather it be gaming system speed, or just watching tv in multiple rooms, The internet seems to run smoothly. I very seldom have internet interruption. When we do it is usually due to storm taking out a pole, or upgrading the system. It usually has been a short time when it does happen.
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MTC Technologies Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Carol Stream?
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 Carol Stream is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Carol Stream is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Carol Stream, available to 99.5% 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.