Best Internet Providers in Joliet, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Joliet, IL
Joliet 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 Joliet.
Ranks compare Joliet with the 305 US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Joliet, IL at a Glance
Joliet 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
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 Joliet ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Joliet, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Joliet 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 Joliet, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 92.83% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Joliet?
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 Joliet
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
How Joliet Compares to Places Its Size
Joliet's report card score is tied 265th of 305 and its connectivity index is tied 205th of 305.
| Measure | Joliet | Rank among US medium cities (100,000 to 249,999 people) | Will County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 30.1% | Tied 287th of 305 | 30.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Overland Park, KS (99.9%) |
| Average top speed | 2,507 Mbps | 241st of 305 | 2,788 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | West Valley City, UT (9,708 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.6 | Tied 162nd of 305 | 7.6 | 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 | 8% | Tied 275th of 305 | 15% | 16% | 15% | Frisco, TX (38%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 237th of 305 | 97% | 95% | 96% | 46 places at 99% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 184th of 305 | 95% | 91% | 91% | Allen, TX and Cumming, GA and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 223rd of 305 | 81% | 75% | 76% | Highlands Ranch, CO (92%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 215th of 305 | 87% | 81% | 81% | Frisco, TX (96%) |
| Median household income | $83,712 | 176th of 305 | $120,898 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Sunnyvale, CA ($189,225) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 146th of 305 | 17% | 16% | 16% | College Station, TX (57%) |
Fiber reaches 30.1% of homes in Joliet, against 30.8% across Will County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Joliet are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $83,712 (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 Joliet
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Joliet?
EarthLink Fiber in Joliet, IL
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,043 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 30.1% of Joliet homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,043 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 Joliet from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Joliet, IL
Availability:
30.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,043 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 30.1% of Joliet homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,043 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 Joliet from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Joliet?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
92.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.8% of Joliet 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Joliet 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 Joliet, IL
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.1% of Joliet 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
246 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.2% of Joliet homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 246 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
55.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 55.9% of Joliet homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
17.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.6% of Joliet homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Joliet, IL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Joliet homes. Across the city, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Joliet?
XFINITY Cable in Joliet, IL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,735 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Joliet homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,735 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 179 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Joliet?
EarthLink DSL in Joliet, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.2% of Joliet 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 Joliet from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Joliet, IL
Availability:
90.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.2% of Joliet 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 Joliet from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Joliet by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 22.3% of homes in 60432 to 50.7% in 60436. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Joliet
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Joliet
How Joliet Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Joliet that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Romeoville has the most homes with fiber (89.2%) and Rockdale the fewest (7.0%); Joliet has 30.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet (this page) | 125,536 | 30.1% | 2,507 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 66/100 |
| Plainfield | 101,178 | 57.2% | 3,674 Mbps | 8.4 | B | 93/100 |
| Romeoville | 41,472 | 89.2% | 4,789 Mbps | 7.6 | B+ | 82/100 |
| New Lenox | 36,753 | 9.3% | 2,028 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 87/100 |
| Lockport | 33,979 | 23.7% | 2,080 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 79/100 |
| Crest Hill | 21,607 | 7.6% | 1,979 Mbps | 6.6 | C+ | 40/100 |
| Shorewood | 20,043 | 17.8% | 2,145 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 79/100 |
| Minooka | 14,535 | 18.1% | 1,707 Mbps | 7.8 | C+ | 86/100 |
| Channahon | 14,494 | 18.9% | 2,209 Mbps | 8.2 | B- | 85/100 |
| Elwood | 3,863 | 58.6% | 2,315 Mbps | 6.6 | B- | 64/100 |
| Rockdale | 2,106 | 7.0% | 1,699 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Joliet?
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 Joliet
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| Blast Communications | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Joliet Internet Providers
Based on 289 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Joliet 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 81.2% coverage in Joliet.
At a national level, based on 4604 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 Joliet Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Joliet, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Joliet Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Joliet
Based on data reported by Joliet 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 Joliet. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,735 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 | Joliet Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Joliet?
Of the providers in Joliet, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Joliet 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 Joliet, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Joliet
| ISP / Tech Type | Joliet Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Bertram Internet | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Joliet?
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 Joliet 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 Joliet is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Joliet, available to 99.6% 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.