Best Internet Providers in Elgin, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Elgin, IL
Elgin has 8 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 Elgin.
Ranks compare Elgin with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Elgin, IL at a Glance
Elgin 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 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 Elgin ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Elgin, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Elgin 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 Elgin, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.23% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Elgin?
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 Elgin
- 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
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Elgin Compares to Places Its Size
Elgin's report card score is tied 249th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 98th of 305.
| Measure | Elgin | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Kane County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 27.7% | 291st of 305 | 58.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,491 Mbps | 242nd of 305 | 3,591 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | Tied 90th of 305 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Carolina, PR (12.6) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 74th of 305 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Lakewood, NJ (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 13% | Tied 164th of 305 | 17% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 131st of 305 | 97% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | Tied 60th of 305 | 94% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | Tied 139th of 305 | 81% | 75% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 139th of 305 | 86% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $100,412 | 113th of 305 | $114,232 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 104th of 305 | 17% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 27.7% of homes in Elgin, against 58.2% across Kane County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Elgin are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 13% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $100,412 (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 Elgin
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Elgin?
EarthLink Fiber in Elgin, IL
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,818 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Elgin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,818 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for EarthLink Fiber. EarthLink Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Elgin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Elgin, IL
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,818 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.9% of Elgin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,818 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 5,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for AT&T Fiber. AT&T Fiber is rated lower than other types of internet service available in Elgin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Elgin?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(341)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Elgin homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 62 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
87.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
216 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 87.7% of Elgin homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 216 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Elgin homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
75.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 75.1% of Elgin homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
73.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
58 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 73.1% of Elgin homes. Across the city, Fox Valley 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 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Elgin, IL
Availability:
4.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.3% of Elgin homes. Across the city, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps, with speeds from 75 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Elgin?
XFINITY Cable in Elgin, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,860 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.2% of Elgin homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,860 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 212 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Elgin, IL
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(96)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 90.9% of Elgin 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 Elgin?
EarthLink DSL in Elgin, IL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 83.2% of Elgin homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 75 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 Elgin from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Elgin, IL
Availability:
83.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 83.2% of Elgin homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 75 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 Elgin from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Elgin by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 17.6% of homes in 60123 to 57.9% in 60124. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Elgin
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Historic District | 8,581 | 40.0% | 3,191 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 72/100 |
| Maple Manor | 3,942 | 18.6% | 2,532 Mbps | 8.5 | B- | 68/100 |
ZIP codes in Elgin
How Elgin Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Elgin that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, South Elgin has the most homes with fiber (97.1%) and Bartlett the fewest (1.5%); Elgin has 27.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin (this page) | 121,984 | 27.7% | 2,491 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 80/100 |
| Streamwood | 40,435 | 6.5% | 2,205 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 79/100 |
| Bartlett | 40,350 | 1.5% | 1,880 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 87/100 |
| Carpentersville | 37,397 | 41.1% | 3,259 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 72/100 |
| South Elgin | 24,686 | 97.1% | 5,001 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 88/100 |
| Gilberts | 8,640 | 20.2% | 2,032 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 90/100 |
| West Dundee | 7,214 | 46.9% | 3,455 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Wayne | 5,227 | 37.2% | 2,674 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 80/100 |
| Dundee | 3,340 | 27.8% | 2,832 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 85/100 |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3,214 | 30.8% | 2,961 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 78/100 |
| East Dundee | 3,155 | 91.7% | 4,875 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 42/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Elgin?
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 Elgin
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Blast Communications | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Elgin Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Elgin 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 87.7% coverage in Elgin.
At a national level, based on 4721 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.01 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Elgin Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Elgin, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Elgin Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Elgin
Based on data reported by Elgin 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 Elgin. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,860 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 | Elgin Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Elgin?
Of the providers in Elgin, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Elgin 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 Elgin, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Elgin
| ISP / Tech Type | Elgin Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (341) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (120) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2378) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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 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 Elgin?
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 Elgin 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 Elgin is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Elgin, available to 99.2% 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.