Best Internet Providers in North Chicago, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in North Chicago, IL
North Chicago has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. 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 3 available internet technologies in North Chicago.
Ranks compare North Chicago with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in North Chicago, IL at a Glance
North Chicago Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 North Chicago ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in North Chicago, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in North Chicago 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 North Chicago, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 95.85% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in North Chicago?
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 North Chicago
How North Chicago Compares to Places Its Size
North Chicago's report card score is in the bottom 11% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 33%.
| Measure | North Chicago | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Lake County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 0.0% | bottom 2% | 24.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,000 Mbps | bottom 42% | 2,655 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.4 | bottom 45% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.0 | top 11% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | bottom 39% | 20% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | bottom 23% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 19% | 83% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 60% | bottom 6% | 87% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $61,839 | bottom 17% | $124,748 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 19% | top 10% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 0.0% of homes in North Chicago, against 24.0% across Lake County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in North Chicago are larger than the US average (3.0 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $61,839 (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 North Chicago
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in North Chicago?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in North Chicago, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in North Chicago?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
95.9%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
64 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.9% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 64 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 city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
90.4%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
365 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.4% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 365 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 26 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
72.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
34 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 72.5% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 34 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 5.0 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
22.4%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 22.4% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in North Chicago?
XFINITY Cable in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
2,000 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.5% of North Chicago 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 North Chicago?
EarthLink DSL in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 93.0% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in North Chicago from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in North Chicago, IL
Availability:
93.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
67 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 93.0% of North Chicago homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 67 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 14 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in North Chicago from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in North Chicago by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
North Chicago has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in North Chicago
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in North Chicago
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60064 | 15,647 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 58/100 |
How North Chicago Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to North Chicago that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Libertyville has the most homes with fiber (34.3%) and Great Lakes the fewest (0.0%); North Chicago has 0.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago (this page) | 15,451 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 55/100 |
| Waukegan | 86,540 | 24.9% | 2,455 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Gurnee | 37,278 | 24.8% | 3,067 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 81/100 |
| Libertyville | 23,893 | 34.3% | 3,227 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 88/100 |
| Lake Forest | 19,386 | 16.4% | 1,980 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Beach Park | 15,474 | 22.9% | 2,567 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Great Lakes | 14,506 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 92/100 |
| Lake Bluff | 9,692 | 31.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 87/100 |
| Park City | 8,093 | 0.4% | 1,962 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Green Oaks | 5,489 | 1.6% | 2,012 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Mettawa | 726 | 0.0% | 1,798 Mbps | 6.8 | C | 76/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in North Chicago?
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 North Chicago
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| e-vergent | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
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Customer Ratings for North Chicago Internet Providers
Based on 288 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for North Chicago 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 90.4% coverage in North Chicago.
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 North Chicago Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in North Chicago, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | North Chicago Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in North Chicago
Based on data reported by North Chicago ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in North Chicago. 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 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 | North Chicago 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 | ||
| 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 |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in North Chicago?
Of the providers in North Chicago, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in North Chicago 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 North Chicago, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in North Chicago
| ISP / Tech Type | North Chicago Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | (0) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 North Chicago?
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 North Chicago 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 North Chicago is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in North Chicago, available to 99.5% 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.