8 Best Internet Providers in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Gold Coast, Chicago, IL?

XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet provider in Gold Coast based on Chicago customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, XFINITY from Comcast had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Gold Coast, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. XFINITY from Comcast is an option for 97.65% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Gold Coast, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Gold Coast

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Gold Coast Internet Providers

Based on 306 reviews from Chicago internet customers, XFINITY from Comcast is the best internet service provider for Gold Coast residents. XFINITY from Comcast was rated at an average of 3.16 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Astound Broadband wins for second-place in Chicago, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in Gold Coast.

At a national level, based on 4340 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zentro Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Gold Coast?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Gold Coast, the fastest internet in the neighborhood comes from XFINITY from Comcast.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Gold Coast

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Google Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Zentro Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Gold Coast

Based on data reported by Gold Coast ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Gold Coast. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,931 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with XFINITY from Comcast. This indicates XFINITY reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Gold Coast?

Chicago customers rate Astound Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Astound Broadband received a local rating of 4.50 out of 5, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Gold Coast customers with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Gold Coast, Chicago, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Gold Coast

Gold Coast Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Gold Coast below, including the metrics used and how Gold Coast compares to the rest of Chicago and nation.

Gold Coast ISP Report Card: B+

	Metric (hover for details)	Gold Coast	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Gold Coast that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	66.07%	36.25%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	2,510 Mbps	2,718 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Gold Coast.	9.7	7.3	6.8

 

Gold Coast Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Gold Coast	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.5	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	25%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	94%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	83%	78%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	85%	78%	76%

Gold Coast ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Gold Coast is B+, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Gold Coast is high with a score of 71 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Gold Coast have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Gold Coast ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

94% of Gold Coast households have an internet connection despite having 97.65% availability. 83% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 83% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 85% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Gold Coast residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Gold Coast?

How Much Speed does a Gold Coast Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Gold Coast is 1.5, which is smaller than the Chicago average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Gold Coast's average household income is $126,809 which is much higher than the Chicago average of $100,111 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Gold Coast also has 9% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Chicago average of 16%. Additionally, 25% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in Chicago who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Gold Coast has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Gold Coast households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 95% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Gold Coast?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Gold Coast?

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 Gold Coast is XFINITY.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, XFINITY from Comcast may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Gold Coast is Astound Broadband.
• Astound Broadband, AT&T, EarthLink, HughesNet, Viasat, and XFINITY from Comcast has the broadest coverage in Gold Coast, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Gold Coast compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Gold Coast stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Gold Coast's B+ ISP Report Card and 71 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.