Best Internet Providers in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Lincoln Square has 7 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Lincoln Square.
Ranks compare Lincoln Square with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL at a Glance
Lincoln Square Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Verizon
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Fixed Wireless
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Lincoln Square ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in Lincoln Square based on 315 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lincoln Square?
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 Lincoln Square, Chicago
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lincoln Square Compares to the Rest of Chicago
Lincoln Square's report card score is tied 80th of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 42nd of 135.
| Measure | Lincoln Square | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 18.0% | 78th of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,010 Mbps | 71st of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.3 | Tied 100th of 135 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Bricktown and Near South Side (9.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.2 | Tied 95th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 23% | Tied 38th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 28th of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 92% | Tied 32nd of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 26th of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 87% | Tied 32nd of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $88,606 | 49th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | Tied 105th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 18.0% of homes in Lincoln Square, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in Lincoln Square are smaller than the US average (2.2 people against 2.7); 23% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $88,606 (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 Lincoln Square
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln Square?
EarthLink Fiber in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,078 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,078 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 Lincoln Square from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
17.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,078 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 17.8% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,078 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 Lincoln Square from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln Square?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
550 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 550 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 75, with an average of 40 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
95.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.5% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 91 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 neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.9% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
36.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 36.9% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
2.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
278 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 2.5% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 278 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 276 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln Square?
XFINITY Cable in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.9%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.9% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 2,000 Mbps
Astound Broadband Cable in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
19.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 19.9% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Lincoln Square?
EarthLink DSL in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.2% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 91 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Lincoln Square from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lincoln Square, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.2% of Lincoln Square homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 91 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 19 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Lincoln Square from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Lincoln Square Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Lincoln Square that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Ravenswood Manor has the most homes with fiber (96.3%) and Granville Gardens the fewest (1.4%); Lincoln Square has 18.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square (this page) | 10,647 | 18.0% | 2,010 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Edgewater | 48,998 | 23.3% | 1,733 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Ravenswood Manor | 23,025 | 96.3% | 2,553 Mbps | 8.6 | A- | 71/100 |
| North Park | 17,414 | 64.3% | 2,865 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Asia on Argyle | 16,658 | 14.6% | 1,788 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Granville Gardens | 14,775 | 1.4% | 1,558 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 65/100 |
| Bowmanville | 13,243 | 16.4% | 2,134 Mbps | 6.2 | C+ | 74/100 |
| West Ravenswood | 10,912 | 25.8% | 2,013 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 75/100 |
| Cuyler | 8,881 | 84.3% | 3,175 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Andersonville | 7,298 | 47.7% | 1,778 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 77/100 |
| Ravenswood Gardens | 4,412 | 76.3% | 3,444 Mbps | 8.6 | B+ | 81/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lincoln Square?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, 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, 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 Lincoln Square
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lincoln Square Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for Lincoln Square residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. XFINITY from Comcast wins for second-place in Illinois, with 5.00 out of 5 stars and 99.9% coverage in Lincoln Square.
At a national level, based on 4734 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 Lincoln Square Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lincoln Square, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Square Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T |  (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband |  (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lincoln Square
Based on data reported by Lincoln Square ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in Lincoln Square. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,000 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Square Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lincoln Square?
Of the providers in Lincoln Square, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lincoln Square 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.
AT&T is rated 5.00 out of 5 for price, which is much higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. XFINITY from Comcast is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 5.00 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Lincoln Square, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lincoln Square
| ISP / Tech Type | Lincoln Square Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
AT&T Fiber
March 01, 2026 Andy
XFINITY Cable
February 25, 2023 I have really enjoyed my experience with Xfinity/Comcast. The price is really unbeatable compared to what I have paid in other places with other providers. I get a huge discount for also using Xfinity Mobile, and I also got a pretty good free phone for setting up my plan. All told I will receive promotional pricing for over 2 years, at which point I will reexamine my internet needs.
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
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 09, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Lincoln Square?
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 Lincoln Square is AT&T.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. 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 Lincoln Square is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Lincoln Square, 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.