Best Internet Providers in Palatine, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Palatine, IL
Palatine 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Palatine.
Ranks compare Palatine with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Palatine, IL at a Glance
Palatine 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 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 Palatine ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Palatine, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Palatine 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 Palatine, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.50% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Palatine?
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 Palatine
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless 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
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
How Palatine Compares to Places Its Size
Palatine's report card score is tied 694th of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 180th of 749.
| Measure | Palatine | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Cook County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 13.2% | 732nd of 749 | 39.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,071 Mbps | Tied 640th of 749 | 2,635 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.9 | Tied 480th of 749 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | Tied 361st of 749 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 21% | Tied 163rd of 749 | 18% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 115th of 749 | 95% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 96% | Tied 96th of 749 | 91% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | Tied 120th of 749 | 76% | 75% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 89% | Tied 195th of 749 | 80% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $112,738 | 227th of 749 | $94,315 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | Tied 624th of 749 | 16% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 13.2% of homes in Palatine, against 39.1% across Cook County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Palatine are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 21% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $112,738 (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 Palatine
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Palatine?
EarthLink Fiber in Palatine, IL
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,931 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Palatine homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,931 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 Palatine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Palatine, IL
Availability:
13.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,931 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 13.2% of Palatine homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,931 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 Palatine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Palatine?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Palatine, IL
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.5% of Palatine homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 61 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 city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Palatine, IL
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Palatine homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Palatine, IL
Availability:
95.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.8% of Palatine homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 46 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 7.7 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Palatine, IL
Availability:
92.0%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
354 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 92.0% of Palatine homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 354 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 25 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Palatine, IL
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.0% of Palatine homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 10, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Palatine?
XFINITY Cable in Palatine, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,868 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Palatine homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,868 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 215 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in Palatine, IL
Availability:
3.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 3.6% of Palatine homes. Across the city, 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 Palatine?
EarthLink DSL in Palatine, IL
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.2% of Palatine homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 75 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Palatine from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Palatine, IL
Availability:
87.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.2% of Palatine homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 75 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Palatine from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Palatine by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Palatine has 1 neighborhood and 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Palatine
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Park | 4,064 | 6.0% | 1,775 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 88/100 |
ZIP codes in Palatine
How Palatine Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Palatine that have their own pages are all within 6 miles. Among them, Lake Zurich has the most homes with fiber (30.7%) and Barrington the fewest (0.0%); Palatine has 13.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palatine (this page) | 70,571 | 13.2% | 2,071 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 83/100 |
| Arlington Heights | 81,430 | 24.7% | 2,542 Mbps | 8 | B- | 79/100 |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,106 | 12.7% | 2,088 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 86/100 |
| Wheeling | 38,603 | 26.7% | 2,732 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 75/100 |
| Rolling Meadows | 24,251 | 22.5% | 2,669 Mbps | 8.1 | B- | 75/100 |
| Lake Zurich | 21,337 | 30.7% | 3,211 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 88/100 |
| Barrington | 15,116 | 0.0% | 1,744 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 86/100 |
| Long Grove | 10,064 | 2.0% | 1,802 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 92/100 |
| Inverness | 7,721 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.9 | C | 92/100 |
| Kildeer | 5,869 | 19.3% | 2,226 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 94/100 |
| Deer Park | 4,932 | 24.2% | 2,115 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 90/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Palatine?
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 Palatine
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| e-vergent | 60 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Palatine. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Palatine Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Palatine 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 92.0% coverage in Palatine.
At a national level, based on 4726 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 Palatine Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Palatine, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Palatine 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 | ||
| 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 Palatine
Based on data reported by Palatine 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 Palatine. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,868 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 | Palatine 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 | ||
| 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 Palatine?
Of the providers in Palatine, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Palatine 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 Palatine, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Palatine
| ISP / Tech Type | Palatine 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 | ||
| 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
October 08, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Palatine?
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 Palatine 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 Palatine is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Palatine, available to 100.0% 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.