13 Best Internet Providers in Kane County, IL
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Kane County ISP Report Card | B |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 3,406 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 13 |
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Real Kane County Customer Ratings | 10 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Kane County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kane County.
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Kane County has 13 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 county. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Kane County.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Kane County, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your county.
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 Kane County ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kane County, IL?
AT&T is the best internet provider in Kane County based on Illinois customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, AT&T had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kane County, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. AT&T is an option for 98.31% of the county.
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The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kane County, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Kane County
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kane County Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Kane County Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| AT&T |  (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (9) |  (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (19) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 321 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Kane County residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.62 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Illinois, with 2.44 out of 5 stars and 90.9% coverage in Kane County.
At a national level, based on 4386 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, e-vergent is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 2.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kane County?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the county, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kane County?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the county, 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, MetroNet 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 Kane County
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| MetroNet | 5,120 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 5,000 Mbps | ||
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 Mbps | ||
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 Mbps | ||
| Mediacom | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 400 Mbps | ||
| Fox Valley Internet | 300 Mbps | ||
| Rise Broadband | 100 Mbps | ||
| e-vergent | 100 Mbps | ||
| Blast Communications | 100 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kane County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kane County Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (9) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) | (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (19) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) |  (11) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Kane County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through MetroNet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in Kane County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the county 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.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kane County?
Illinois customers rate AT&T as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
AT&T received a local rating of 5.00 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 Kane County customers with an average price rating of 2.44 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Kane County, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Kane County
| ISP / Tech Type | Kane County Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| AT&T | (1) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (9) | (210) | (2164) | View Plans | ||
| MetroNet | (0) |  (2) | (38) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (19) | (109) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (17) | (84) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Kane County 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 county 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 Kane County below, including the metrics used and how Kane County compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kane County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 53.29% | 44.05% | 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. | 3,406 Mbps | 2,791 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 Kane County. | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.9 | 2.6 | 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. | 15% | 14% | 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. | 97% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 93% | 90% | 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. | 81% | 74% | 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. | 82% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Kane County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Kane County is B, which is much better than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kane County is high with a score of 82 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kane County have done a great job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Kane County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.
93% of Kane County households have an internet connection despite having 99.71% availability. 81% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 7% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% 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 81% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Kane County 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 Counties Compare to Kane County?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 50 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 45 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
How Much Speed does a Kane County Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kane County is 2.9, which is larger than the Illinois average of 2.6 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kane County's average household income is $109,976 which is much higher than the Illinois average of $93,298 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Kane County also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 15% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kane County has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kane County households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 88% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 94% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kane County?
MetroNet Fiber in Kane County, IL
Availability:
33.7%
Customer Rating:
(39)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
MetroNet offers Fiber service to 33.7% of Kane County homes. Across the county, MetroNet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Kane County, IL
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
4,116 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Kane County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,116 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 Kane County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Kane County, IL
Availability:
25.8%
Customer Rating:
(544)
Avg. Download Speed
4,116 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 25.8% of Kane County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,116 Mbps, with speeds from 10 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 higher than other types of internet service available in Kane County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kane County?
XFINITY Cable in Kane County, IL
Availability:
90.8%
Customer Rating:
(1,910)
Avg. Download Speed
1,804 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 90.8% of Kane County homes. Across the county, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,804 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 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 1,000, with an average of 198 Mbps throughout the county.
Astound Broadband Cable in Kane County, IL
Availability:
18.8%
Customer Rating:
(90)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 18.8% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Kane County, IL
Availability:
9.0%
Customer Rating:
(71)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 9.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kane County?
EarthLink DSL in Kane County, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 83.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. EarthLink DSL is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kane County from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Kane County, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
70 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 83.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 70 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 15 Mbps throughout the county. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kane County from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kane County?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
65 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of Kane County homes. Across the county, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 65 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 county.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
83.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 40 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 6.5 Mbps throughout the county.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
66.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
330 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.3% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 330 Mbps, with speeds from 300 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 75, with an average of 22 Mbps throughout the county.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
39.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
72 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 72 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 60, with an average of 15 Mbps throughout the county.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
18.3%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 18.3% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 78 Mbps, with speeds from 26 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 10, with an average of 10.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
17.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
352 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 17.7% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 352 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 40, with an average of 37 Mbps throughout the county.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.0% of Kane County homes. Across the county, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 43 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 10, with an average of 7.0 Mbps throughout the county.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Kane County, IL
Availability:
3.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 3.2% of Kane County homes. Across the county, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 20, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the county.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Kane County?
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 Kane County is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be MetroNet. 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 Kane County is AT&T.
- EarthLink, AT&T, HughesNet, and Viasat has the broadest coverage in Kane County, 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 Kane County compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Kane County 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 Kane County's B ISP Report Card and 82 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 64 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 61 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 82 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 79 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100