Best Internet Providers in Riverwoods, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Riverwoods, IL
Riverwoods has 6 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 Riverwoods.
Ranks compare Riverwoods with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Riverwoods, IL at a Glance
Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Riverwoods, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 96.21% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Riverwoods?
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 Riverwoods
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
How Riverwoods Compares to Places Its Size
Riverwoods's report card score is in the top 50% and its connectivity index is in the top 2%.
| Measure | Riverwoods | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Lake County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 14.7% | bottom 18% | 24.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 1,993 Mbps | top 34% | 2,655 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.2 | top 17% | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.8 | top 16% | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 30% | top 3% | 20% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 10% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 97% | top 5% | 95% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 90% | top 3% | 83% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 94% | top 3% | 87% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $177,200 | top 3% | $124,748 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 20% | top 5% | 17% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 14.7% of homes in Riverwoods, against 24.0% across Lake County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Riverwoods are larger than the US average (2.8 people against 2.7); 30% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $177,200 (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 Riverwoods
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Riverwoods?
EarthLink Fiber in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,202 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,202 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 Riverwoods from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
14.7%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,202 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 14.7% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,202 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 Riverwoods from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Riverwoods?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
96.2%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
86 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.2% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 86 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 17 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
95.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.7% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 38 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 6.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
81.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
180 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.1% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 180 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 14 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
19.8%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.8% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 Mbps, with speeds from 50 Mpbs up to 60 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 10 and as high as 10, with an average of 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Riverwoods?
XFINITY Cable in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,702 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,702 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 170 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Riverwoods?
EarthLink DSL in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.1% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 83 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Riverwoods from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Riverwoods, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
83 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.1% of Riverwoods homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 83 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 17 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Riverwoods from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Riverwoods by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Riverwoods
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Riverwoods
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Riverwoods Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Riverwoods that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Northbrook has the most homes with fiber (74.3%) and Bannockburn the fewest (0.0%); Riverwoods has 14.7%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverwoods (this page) | 5,511 | 14.7% | 1,993 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Buffalo Grove | 41,106 | 12.7% | 2,088 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 86/100 |
| Northbrook | 40,569 | 74.3% | 3,733 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 77/100 |
| Wheeling | 38,603 | 26.7% | 2,732 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 75/100 |
| Highland Park | 28,597 | 33.1% | 2,575 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 86/100 |
| Deerfield | 22,193 | 44.2% | 3,131 Mbps | 7.9 | B | 92/100 |
| Lake Forest | 19,386 | 16.4% | 1,980 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 91/100 |
| Prospect Heights | 16,677 | 7.8% | 2,230 Mbps | 7.8 | B- | 61/100 |
| Lincolnshire | 11,490 | 9.4% | 2,005 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 85/100 |
| Highwood | 5,636 | 14.8% | 2,262 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 69/100 |
| Bannockburn | 1,486 | 0.0% | 1,640 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 89/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Riverwoods?
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 Riverwoods
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| 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 Riverwoods. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Riverwoods Internet Providers
Based on 288 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Riverwoods 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 81.1% coverage in Riverwoods.
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 Riverwoods Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Riverwoods, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods
Based on data reported by Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,702 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 | Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods?
Of the providers in Riverwoods, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Riverwoods
| ISP / Tech Type | Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods?
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 Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in Riverwoods, available to 99.7% 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.