Best Internet Providers in Evanston, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Evanston, IL
Evanston 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 Evanston.
Ranks compare Evanston with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Evanston, IL at a Glance
Evanston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Astound Broadband
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Fiber
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EarthLink
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Fiber
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AT&T
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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 Evanston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Evanston, IL?
Astound Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Evanston based on 315 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 Evanston?
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 Evanston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How Evanston Compares to Places Its Size
Evanston's report card score is tied 654th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 357th of 749.
| Measure | Evanston | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Cook County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.4% | 731st of 749 | 39.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,223 Mbps | 599th of 749 | 2,635 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.8 | Tied 312th of 749 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 705th of 749 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 27% | Tied 68th of 749 | 18% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 11th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 440th of 749 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 83% | Tied 243rd of 749 | 76% | 75% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 109th of 749 | 80% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $107,961 | 271st of 749 | $94,315 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 24% | Tied 36th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 13.4% of homes in Evanston, against 39.1% across Cook County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Evanston are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 27% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $107,961 (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 Evanston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
EarthLink Fiber in Evanston, IL
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,486 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Evanston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,486 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 Evanston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Evanston, IL
Availability:
10.4%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,486 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 10.4% of Evanston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,486 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 Evanston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Evanston, IL
Availability:
3.8%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 3.8% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IL
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Evanston homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IL
Availability:
82.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
348 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 82.1% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 348 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 26 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IL
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Evanston homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IL
Availability:
77.6%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.6% of Evanston homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in Evanston, IL
Availability:
4.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
810 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 4.7% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 810 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Zentro Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
XFINITY Cable in Evanston, IL
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,878 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.3% of Evanston homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,878 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 2,000, with an average of 218 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Evanston, IL
Availability:
93.1%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 93.1% of Evanston homes. Across the city, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Evanston?
EarthLink DSL in Evanston, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.2% of Evanston homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 77 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 Evanston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Evanston, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.2% of Evanston homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 77 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 Evanston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Evanston by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 9.2% of homes in South Evanston to 21.5% in Central Street Merchant District; by ZIP code, from 5.2% in 60202 to 100.0% in 60203. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Evanston
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Central Street Merchant District | 7,057 | 21.5% | 2,524 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 82/100 |
ZIP codes in Evanston
How Evanston Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Evanston that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Wilmette has the most homes with fiber (71.9%) and Winnetka the fewest (0.2%); Evanston has 13.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston (this page) | 82,744 | 13.4% | 2,223 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 74/100 |
| Skokie | 63,190 | 71.4% | 3,594 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 81/100 |
| Glenview | 44,296 | 3.2% | 1,984 Mbps | 7.4 | C+ | 80/100 |
| Niles | 32,047 | 26.5% | 2,692 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 60/100 |
| Wilmette | 28,170 | 71.9% | 3,813 Mbps | 8 | B+ | 87/100 |
| Morton Grove | 25,297 | 44.0% | 3,292 Mbps | 7.6 | B | 72/100 |
| Lincolnwood | 13,476 | 36.1% | 3,020 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 76/100 |
| Winnetka | 13,210 | 0.2% | 1,878 Mbps | 6.6 | C | 95/100 |
| Northfield | 5,751 | 20.4% | 2,587 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 77/100 |
| Kenilworth | 2,514 | 45.1% | 2,293 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 96/100 |
| Golf | 514 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 7.4 | C | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Evanston?
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 Evanston
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Evanston Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Evanston 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 93.0% coverage in Evanston.
At a national level, based on 4734 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 Evanston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Evanston, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Evanston Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband |  (3) | (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 | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Evanston
Based on data reported by Evanston 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 Evanston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,878 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 | Evanston Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2379) | 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 | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (3) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Evanston?
Of the providers in Evanston, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Evanston 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 Evanston, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Evanston
| ISP / Tech Type | Evanston Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (3) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (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
Astound Broadband Cable
December 28, 2024 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.
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 16, 2023 An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 04, 2023 Classical political economy already showed why public infrastructure should be either provide free or at cost so as to reduce the cost of doing business. So why is my internet provider ( and Others) trying to extract as much money from the public?
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Evanston?
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 Evanston is Astound Broadband.
- 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 Evanston is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Evanston, available to 93.3% 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.