Best Internet Providers in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Near South Side has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Near South Side.
Ranks compare Near South Side with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in Near South Side, Chicago, IL at a Glance
Near South Side Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
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Fiber
Cable
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 Near South Side ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Near South Side, Chicago, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Near South Side based on 315 Illinois customer reviews, and Google Fiber 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 Near South 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 Near South Side, Chicago
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
How Near South Side Compares to the Rest of Chicago
Near South Side's report card score is tied 40th of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 55th of 135.
| Measure | Near South Side | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 43.8% | 51st of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,526 Mbps | 44th of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 9.5 | Tied 1st of 135 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Tied with Bricktown |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 1.8 | Tied 124th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 32% | Tied 15th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 99% | Tied 3rd of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 67th of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 77% | Tied 46th of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 90% | Tied 23rd of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $120,471 | 20th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 119th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 43.8% of homes in Near South Side, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in Near South Side are smaller than the US average (1.8 people against 2.7); 32% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $120,471 (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 Near South Side
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Near South Side?
EarthLink Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,895 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 32.3% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,895 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 Near South Side from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
32.3%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,895 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 32.3% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,895 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 Near South Side from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
20.2%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 20.2% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Near South Side?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
92.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
864 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.9% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 864 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 64 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
91.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
77 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.7% of Near South 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 77 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 15 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
83.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
63 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.9% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 63 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 neighborhood.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
57.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
881 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 57.4% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 881 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Zentro Fixed Wireless.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
41.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
856 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 41.1% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 856 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Near South Side?
XFINITY Cable in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
93.6%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,512 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 93.6% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,512 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 119 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
78.4%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 78.4% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Near South Side?
EarthLink DSL in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.3% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has 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 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Near South Side from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
Availability:
93.3%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
43 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.3% of Near South Side homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has 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 20, with an average of 8.1 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Near South Side from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Near South Side Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Near South Side that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Loop has the most homes with fiber (67.8%) and Locks the fewest (0.0%); Near South Side has 43.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Near South Side (this page) | 28,877 | 43.8% | 2,526 Mbps | 9.5 | B | 63/100 |
| Bridgeport | 26,873 | 12.1% | 1,337 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 66/100 |
| Loop | 21,162 | 67.8% | 2,558 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Printers Row | 21,136 | 52.8% | 2,542 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 66/100 |
| Greektown | 20,100 | 58.5% | 3,117 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 74/100 |
| Armour Square | 13,816 | 4.9% | 1,356 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 42/100 |
| Douglas | 13,296 | 15.5% | 1,627 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 48/100 |
| Pilsen | 9,468 | 1.8% | 1,678 Mbps | 5.5 | C- | 63/100 |
| University Village | 8,714 | 24.0% | 2,138 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 62/100 |
| Bronzeville | 7,257 | 27.9% | 2,208 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 66/100 |
| Locks | 6,874 | 0.0% | 1,681 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 72/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Near South 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 Near South Side
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Near South Side Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Near South 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 92.9% coverage in Near South Side.
At a national level, based on 4839 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Google Fiber is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.23 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Near South Side Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Near South Side, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Near South 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 | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (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 Near South Side
Based on data reported by Near South 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 Near South Side. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,512 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 | Near South 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 | (2) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | 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 Near South Side?
Of the providers in Near South Side, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Near South 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 Near South Side, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Near South Side
| ISP / Tech Type | Near South 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 | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (2) | (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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Near South 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 Near South 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 Near South Side is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Near South Side, available to 93.7% 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.