Best Internet Providers in Lakewood, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lakewood, IL
Lakewood 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 Lakewood.
Ranks compare Lakewood with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lakewood, IL at a Glance
Lakewood 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
i3 Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Lakewood ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakewood, IL?
i3 Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in Lakewood based on 307 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.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lakewood?
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 Lakewood
- i3 Broadband - fiber coverage map
- XFINITY - 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
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lakewood Compares to Places Its Size
Lakewood's report card score is in the top 15% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Lakewood | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | McHenry County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 65.9% | bottom 44% | 44.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,071 Mbps | top 11% | 4,192 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | top 6% | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | top 7% | 16% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 19% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 96% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 88% | top 5% | 82% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 92% | top 6% | 88% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $142,035 | top 5% | $113,476 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 18% | top 9% | 15% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 65.9% of homes in Lakewood, against 44.7% across McHenry County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Lakewood are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $142,035 (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 Lakewood
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
i3 Broadband Fiber in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(27)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
i3 Broadband offers Fiber service to 36.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, i3 Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
4,858 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 4,858 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 Lakewood from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
29.6%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
4,858 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 29.6% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 4,858 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 Lakewood from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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 18 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
239 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.6% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 239 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.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.3 Mbps throughout the city.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
49.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 49.5% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
42.9%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
41 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.9% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 41 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 6.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
XFINITY Cable in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.6% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood?
EarthLink DSL in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 88.4% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 78 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 Lakewood from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lakewood, IL
Availability:
88.4%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 88.4% of Lakewood homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 78 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 Lakewood from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Lakewood by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lakewood
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Lakewood
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lakewood Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lakewood that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Lake in the Hills has the most homes with fiber (86.0%) and Oakwood Hills the fewest (0.0%); Lakewood has 65.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood (this page) | 5,227 | 65.9% | 5,071 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 91/100 |
| Crystal Lake | 51,113 | 35.1% | 3,846 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 87/100 |
| Algonquin | 31,176 | 36.0% | 3,907 Mbps | 8.1 | B | 87/100 |
| Lake in the Hills | 30,500 | 86.0% | 7,131 Mbps | 9.1 | A- | 91/100 |
| Woodstock | 29,808 | 51.7% | 4,487 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 70/100 |
| Huntley | 28,047 | 59.8% | 4,921 Mbps | 8.4 | B+ | 78/100 |
| Cary | 23,452 | 4.0% | 2,118 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 90/100 |
| Oakwood Hills | 2,313 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 83/100 |
| Prairie Grove | 2,274 | 23.8% | 2,705 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 86/100 |
| Trout Valley | 656 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 80/100 |
| Ridgefield | 502 | 0.0% | 1,805 Mbps | 5.8 | C- | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lakewood?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from i3 Broadband.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Lakewood
| i3 Broadband | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 100 |
| e-vergent | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for Lakewood Internet Providers
Based on 307 reviews from Illinois internet customers, i3 Broadband is the best internet service provider for Lakewood residents. i3 Broadband was rated at an average of 4.16 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Lakewood.
At a national level, based on 4633 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 Lakewood Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lakewood, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakewood
Based on data reported by Lakewood ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through i3 Broadband. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Lakewood. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with i3 Broadband. This indicates i3 Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (0) |  (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lakewood?
Of the providers in Lakewood, customers rate i3 Broadband the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lakewood 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.
i3 Broadband is rated 4.05 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lakewood, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakewood
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 Broadband | (0) | (19) | (29) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
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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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood is i3 Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be i3 Broadband. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, i3 Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Lakewood is i3 Broadband.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lakewood, available to 99.9% 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.