Best Internet Providers in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Lower West Side has 7 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Lower West Side.
Ranks compare Lower West Side with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL at a Glance
Lower West Side 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
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Lower West Side ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.72% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side, Chicago
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
How Lower West Side Compares to the Rest of Chicago
Lower West Side's report card score is tied 102nd of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 69th of 135.
| Measure | Lower West Side | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 14.1% | Tied 84th of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,883 Mbps | 84th of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 5.9 | Tied 117th 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 | 2.4 | Tied 78th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 16% | Tied 60th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 95% | Tied 52nd of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 52nd of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 75% | Tied 53rd of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 79% | Tied 60th of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $78,736 | 65th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 34th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 14.1% of homes in Lower West Side, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in Lower West Side are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 16% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $78,736 (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 Lower West Side
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Lower West Side?
EarthLink Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
1,364 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.1% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 1,364 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 Lower West Side from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
1,364 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.1% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 1,364 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 Lower West Side from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Lower West Side?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
62 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
516 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.6% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 516 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 39 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
43.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
53 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 43.8% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 53 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 9.4 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
1.8%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.8% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Lower West Side?
XFINITY Cable in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,840 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.3% of Lower West Side homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,840 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 207 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
1.9%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 1.9% of Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side?
EarthLink DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 90.5% of Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
90.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
91 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 90.5% of Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Lower West Side Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Lower West Side that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Claremont Cottages has the most homes with fiber (57.2%) and Locks the fewest (0.0%); Lower West Side has 14.1%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Side (this page) | 22,185 | 14.1% | 1,883 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 59/100 |
| Near West Side | 31,661 | 32.2% | 2,161 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 58/100 |
| Bridgeport | 26,873 | 12.1% | 1,337 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 66/100 |
| Bohemian California | 17,051 | 2.4% | 1,929 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 42/100 |
| Armour Square | 13,816 | 4.9% | 1,356 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 42/100 |
| Pilsen | 9,468 | 1.8% | 1,678 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 63/100 |
| Ducktown | 8,933 | 42.1% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| University Village | 8,714 | 24.0% | 2,138 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 62/100 |
| Locks | 6,874 | 0.0% | 1,681 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 72/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 4,544 | 21.1% | 1,586 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Claremont Cottages | 3,755 | 57.2% | 3,498 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Lower West Side Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Lower West Side 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 92.6% coverage in Lower West Side.
At a national level, based on 4830 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 Lower West Side Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Lower West Side, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Lower West Side Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Lower West Side
Based on data reported by Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,840 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 | Lower West Side Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | 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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Lower West Side?
Of the providers in Lower West Side, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Lower West Side
| ISP / Tech Type | Lower West Side Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | 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 Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Lower West Side, available to 99.3% 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.