8 Best Internet Providers in Pine Grove, Chicago, IL

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Above are the top 4 providers in Pine Grove, Chicago, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Pine Grove, Chicago, IL?

Astound Broadband is the best internet provider in Pine Grove based on Chicago customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Astound Broadband had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Pine Grove, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Astound Broadband is an option for 100.00% of the neighborhood.

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Pine Grove, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Pine Grove

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Pine Grove Internet Providers

Based on 306 reviews from Chicago internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for Pine Grove residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 3.61 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Zentro Internet wins for second-place in Chicago, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 28.9% coverage in Pine Grove.

At a national level, based on 4340 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Zentro Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.97 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Pine Grove?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the neighborhood, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Astound Broadband. 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 Pine Grove

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	AT&T	5,000 Mbps
	EarthLink	5,000 Mbps
	XFINITY from Comcast	2,000 Mbps
	Astound Broadband	1,500 Mbps
	Google Fiber	1,000 Mbps
	Zentro Internet	1,000 Mbps
	Verizon	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Pine Grove

Based on data reported by Pine Grove ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 5,000 Mbps in Pine Grove. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,541 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the neighborhood rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Astound Broadband. This indicates Astound Broadband reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Pine Grove?

Chicago customers rate Astound Broadband as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Astound Broadband received a local rating of 4.20 out of 5, which is about average for the average across all internet providers in the country. Zentro Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Pine Grove customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Pine Grove, Chicago, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Pine Grove

Pine Grove Internet Health Assessment

ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the neighborhood and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Pine Grove below, including the metrics used and how Pine Grove compares to the rest of Chicago and nation.

Pine Grove ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Pine Grove	Illinois	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Pine Grove that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	31.77%	36.25%	67.25%
	Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area.	1,809 Mbps	2,718 Mbps	3,293 Mbps
	Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Pine Grove.	8.6	7.3	6.8

 

Pine Grove Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Pine Grove	Illinois	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.5	2.7	2.7
	Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city.	31%	15%	14%
	Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households.	99%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	89%	91%	90%
	Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households.	82%	78%	75%
	Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service.	82%	78%	76%

Pine Grove ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Pine Grove is B-, which is much better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Pine Grove is high with a score of 67 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Pine Grove have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Pine Grove ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.

89% of Pine Grove households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 82% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 3% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 9% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.

As you can see in the table above, while 82% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 82% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Pine Grove residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.

For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.

How do Neighboring Neighborhoods Compare to Pine Grove?

How Much Speed does a Pine Grove Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Pine Grove is 1.5, which is smaller than the Chicago average of 2.7 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Pine Grove's average household income is $86,596 which is about average for the Chicago average of $100,111 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Pine Grove also has 12% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Chicago average of 16%. Additionally, 31% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 15% of residents in Chicago who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Pine Grove has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Pine Grove households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 94% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 98% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Pine Grove?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Pine Grove?

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 Pine Grove is Astound Broadband.
• The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Astound Broadband may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Pine Grove is Astound Broadband.
• Viasat, Verizon, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Pine Grove, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.

How does Pine Grove compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Pine Grove stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Pine Grove's B- ISP Report Card and 67 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.