Best Internet Providers in Lakewood Shores, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lakewood Shores, IL
Lakewood Shores has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 3 available internet technologies in Lakewood Shores.
Ranks compare Lakewood Shores with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Lakewood Shores, IL at a Glance
Lakewood Shores Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Lakewood Shores ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lakewood Shores, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lakewood Shores 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 Lakewood Shores, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 93.55% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lakewood Shores?
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 Shores
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Community Fiber Solutions - fixed wireless coverage map
- Bertram Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Lakewood Shores Compares to Places Its Size
Lakewood Shores's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 50%.
| Measure | Lakewood Shores | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Will County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 22% | 30.8% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 952 Mbps | bottom 37% | 2,788 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.9 | top 5% | 7.6 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 11% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 34% | 15% | 16% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 23% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 1,494 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 82% | bottom 33% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 52% | bottom 39% | 81% | 75% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 63% | bottom 26% | 87% | 81% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $121,361 | top 4% | $120,898 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 4% | bottom 5% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in Lakewood Shores, against 30.8% across Will County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Lakewood Shores are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $121,361 (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 Shores
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood Shores?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Lakewood Shores, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood Shores?
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) offers Fixed Wireless service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, Community Fiber Solutions Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
48 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.4% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 48 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 7.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
71.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Bertram Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 71.0% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, Bertram Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood Shores?
XFINITY Cable in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
77.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,200 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 77.4% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,200 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lakewood Shores?
EarthLink DSL in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Lakewood Shores, IL
Availability:
93.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.5% of Lakewood Shores homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Lakewood Shores by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Lakewood Shores
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Lakewood Shores
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Lakewood Shores Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Lakewood Shores that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Diamond has the most homes with fiber (89.8%) and Wilmington the fewest (0.0%); Lakewood Shores has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Shores (this page) | 62 | 0.0% | 952 Mbps | 7.9 | C- | 40/100 |
| Wilmington | 9,731 | 0.0% | 1,326 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 47/100 |
| Coal City | 6,938 | 80.7% | 1,240 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 65/100 |
| Braidwood | 6,284 | 87.3% | 7,088 Mbps | 8.7 | A- | 43/100 |
| Diamond | 2,690 | 89.8% | 1,197 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 52/100 |
| Essex | 1,261 | 6.5% | 744 Mbps | 4.2 | D | 37/100 |
| Braceville | 889 | 8.4% | 866 Mbps | 6.1 | C- | 65/100 |
| Godley | 710 | 15.9% | 2,100 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 60/100 |
| Ritchie | 485 | 0.0% | 608 Mbps | 6.3 | D+ | 37/100 |
| Symerton | 375 | 0.0% | 148 Mbps | 4.5 | D- | 58/100 |
| Eileen | 162 | 77.8% | 1,094 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 75/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lakewood Shores?
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 Lakewood Shores
| XFINITY from Comcast | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 300 |
| Community Fiber Solutions (CFS) | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Bertram Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 25 |
| EarthLink | 25 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Lakewood Shores. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Lakewood Shores Internet Providers
Based on 289 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lakewood Shores 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 77.4% coverage in Lakewood Shores.
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 Lakewood Shores Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lakewood Shores, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Shores 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 | (0) | (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 | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lakewood Shores
Based on data reported by Lakewood Shores ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 1,200 Mbps in Lakewood Shores. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,200 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 | Lakewood Shores 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 | (0) | (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 | ||
| Community Fiber Solutions | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lakewood Shores?
Of the providers in Lakewood Shores, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lakewood Shores 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 Lakewood Shores, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lakewood Shores
| ISP / Tech Type | Lakewood Shores 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 | (0) | (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 | ||
| 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 Lakewood Shores?
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 Shores 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 Lakewood Shores is Verizon.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, Community Fiber Solutions (CFS), and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lakewood Shores, available to 93.5% 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.