Best Internet Providers in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Central Street Merchant District has 6 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Central Street Merchant District.
The Best Internet in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL at a Glance
Central Street Merchant District Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Central Street Merchant District ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL?
Astound Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Central Street Merchant District based on 309 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Central Street Merchant District?
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 Central Street Merchant District, Evanston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - 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
How Central Street Merchant District Compares to the Rest of Evanston
Fiber reaches 21.5% of homes in Central Street Merchant District, against 13.4% across Evanston and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in Central Street Merchant District are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 37% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $170,690 (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 Central Street Merchant District
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Central Street Merchant District?
EarthLink Fiber in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 21.5% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
AT&T Fiber in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
21.5%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
5,000 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 21.5% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 5,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Central Street Merchant District?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 12 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
91.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
138 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.1% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 138 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 13 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
74.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 74.0% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.8 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Central Street Merchant District?
XFINITY Cable in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,771 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,771 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 188 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 100.0% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 Central Street Merchant District?
EarthLink DSL in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.3% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Central Street Merchant District from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Central Street Merchant District, Evanston, IL
Availability:
88.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.3% of Central Street Merchant District homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 77 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Central Street Merchant District from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Central Street Merchant District Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Central Street Merchant District that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Sauganash (Chicago) has the most homes with fiber (95.0%) and Granville Gardens (Chicago) the fewest (1.4%); Central Street Merchant District has 21.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Street Merchant District (this page) | 7,057 | 21.5% | 2,524 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 82/100 |
| West Ridge (Chicago) | 63,167 | 6.8% | 1,746 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Rogers Park (Chicago) | 56,784 | 5.4% | 1,658 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Edgewater (Chicago) | 48,998 | 23.3% | 1,733 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Downtown | 18,113 | 9.9% | 1,951 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 60/100 |
| South Evanston | 17,871 | 9.2% | 1,957 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 77/100 |
| North Park (Chicago) | 17,414 | 64.3% | 2,865 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Granville Gardens (Chicago) | 14,775 | 1.4% | 1,558 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 65/100 |
| Forest Glen (Chicago) | 12,459 | 82.8% | 4,103 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 85/100 |
| Gross Point (Wilmette) | 7,322 | 78.7% | 4,219 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Sauganash (Chicago) | 6,265 | 95.0% | 4,028 Mbps | 7.8 | A- | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Central Street Merchant District?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. 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 Central Street Merchant District
| 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 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Central Street Merchant District Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Central Street Merchant District residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 3.52 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 97.6% coverage in Central Street Merchant District.
At a national level, based on 4725 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 Central Street Merchant District Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Central Street Merchant District, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Street Merchant District Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband |  (1) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Central Street Merchant District
Based on data reported by Central Street Merchant District ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Central Street Merchant District. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,771 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 Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Street Merchant District Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Central Street Merchant District?
Of the providers in Central Street Merchant District, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Central Street Merchant District 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.
AT&T is rated 3.43 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Central Street Merchant District, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Central Street Merchant District
| ISP / Tech Type | Central Street Merchant District Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (1) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
Nicole S
Astound Broadband Cable
March 15, 2025 They use Verizon's towers to derive the 5G service an so it's quite reliable and fast. I'm a little concerned about what the rates will be like after the one year trial, and how challenging it could become to negotiate down our rates.
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2023 I have had comcast for the last five years and hate their service. Unfortunately, they are the only provider in my area so I am stuck with them, but I have consistently had issues with their internet at every apartment I've lived in. At one place, we had a technician come out who told us there was issues with the wires going to our apartment, but he ghosted us without fixing the issue. Because we were unwilling to go through their hours-long customer service again, we gave up on getting our internet fixed.
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
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Central Street Merchant District?
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 Central Street Merchant District is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Central Street Merchant District is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Central Street Merchant District, available to 100.0% 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.