Best Internet Providers in South Chicago Heights, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Chicago Heights, IL
South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights.
Ranks compare South Chicago Heights with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in South Chicago Heights, IL at a Glance
South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Chicago Heights, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.63% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Chicago Heights?
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 South Chicago Heights
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable 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
How South Chicago Heights Compares to Places Its Size
South Chicago Heights's report card score is in the bottom 41% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 32%.
| Measure | South Chicago Heights | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Cook County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 3.4% | bottom 11% | 39.1% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,122 Mbps | top 29% | 2,635 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.2 | top 35% | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 26% | 18% | 16% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 91% | bottom 29% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 79% | bottom 13% | 91% | 91% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 50% | 76% | 75% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 77% | top 43% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $59,839 | bottom 24% | $94,315 | $95,616 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 22% | top 3% | 16% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 3.4% of homes in South Chicago Heights, against 39.1% across Cook County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in South Chicago Heights are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $59,839 (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 South Chicago Heights
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Chicago Heights?
Surf Fiber in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
3.4%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 3.4% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Chicago Heights?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
99.6%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.6% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 81 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
83.7%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
220 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 83.7% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 220 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 16 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
70.4%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
33 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 70.4% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 33 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 4.9 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Chicago Heights?
XFINITY Cable in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,909 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,909 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 226 Mbps throughout the city.
Astound Broadband Cable in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
16.3%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 16.3% of South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights?
EarthLink DSL in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 87.8% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Chicago Heights from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Chicago Heights, IL
Availability:
87.8%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
61 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 87.8% of South Chicago Heights homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has 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 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Chicago Heights from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in South Chicago Heights by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in South Chicago Heights
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in South Chicago Heights
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How South Chicago Heights Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to South Chicago Heights that have their own pages are all within 5 miles. Among them, Flossmoor has the most homes with fiber (49.8%) and Ford Heights the fewest (0.0%); South Chicago Heights has 3.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chicago Heights (this page) | 4,026 | 3.4% | 2,122 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 38/100 |
| Chicago Heights | 28,352 | 1.5% | 1,910 Mbps | 6.8 | C+ | 56/100 |
| Park Forest | 20,867 | 43.6% | 3,149 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 70/100 |
| Crete | 14,688 | 30.3% | 3,657 Mbps | 7.1 | B- | 68/100 |
| Richton Park | 13,000 | 28.5% | 2,742 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 69/100 |
| Steger | 11,269 | 24.0% | 3,423 Mbps | 6.7 | B- | 46/100 |
| Sauk Village | 10,024 | 0.0% | 1,762 Mbps | 5.6 | C- | 74/100 |
| Flossmoor | 9,822 | 49.8% | 3,494 Mbps | 7.8 | B | 91/100 |
| University Park | 7,585 | 6.1% | 2,091 Mbps | 7.2 | C+ | 73/100 |
| Olympia Fields | 4,739 | 34.8% | 3,000 Mbps | 7.4 | B- | 68/100 |
| Ford Heights | 1,813 | 0.0% | 1,987 Mbps | 6.3 | C | 29/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Chicago Heights?
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 South Chicago Heights
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in South Chicago Heights. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for South Chicago Heights Internet Providers
Based on 313 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Chicago Heights 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 83.7% coverage in South Chicago Heights.
At a national level, based on 4750 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 South Chicago Heights Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Chicago Heights, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Chicago Heights Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Chicago Heights
Based on data reported by South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,909 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 | South Chicago Heights Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Chicago Heights?
Of the providers in South Chicago Heights, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Chicago Heights
| ISP / Tech Type | South Chicago Heights Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | 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 | (0) | (210) | (2379) | 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 South Chicago Heights?
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 South Chicago Heights 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 South Chicago Heights is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in South Chicago Heights, 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.