Best Internet Providers in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
All 7 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
South Evanston 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 neighborhood. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in South Evanston.
The Best Internet in South Evanston, Evanston, IL at a Glance
South Evanston Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this neighborhood 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 Evanston ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Evanston, Evanston, IL?
Astound Broadband is the highest-rated internet provider in South Evanston based on 315 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Evanston?
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 Evanston, Evanston
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How South Evanston Compares to the Rest of Evanston
Fiber reaches 9.2% of homes in South Evanston, against 13.4% across Evanston and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in South Evanston are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 35% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $108,455 (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 Evanston
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Evanston?
Astound Broadband Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
7.5%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 7.5% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
2,436 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 4.8% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 2,436 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 South Evanston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
4.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
2,436 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 4.8% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 2,436 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 South Evanston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Evanston?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
93 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 93 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 18 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
84.0%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 84.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 45 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 7.5 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
81.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
361 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 81.5% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 361 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 neighborhood.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
8.7%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
903 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 8.7% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 903 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Zentro Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Evanston?
XFINITY Cable in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,849 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,849 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 209 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 99.1% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Evanston?
EarthLink DSL in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 100.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 85 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 neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Evanston from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Evanston, Evanston, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
85 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 100.0% of South Evanston homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 85 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 neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Evanston from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How South Evanston Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Evanston that have their own pages are all within 4 miles. Among them, Gross Point (Wilmette) has the most homes with fiber (78.7%) and Granville Gardens (Chicago) the fewest (1.4%); South Evanston has 9.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Evanston (this page) | 17,871 | 9.2% | 1,957 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 77/100 |
| West Ridge (Chicago) | 63,167 | 6.8% | 1,746 Mbps | 6.9 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Rogers Park (Chicago) | 56,784 | 5.4% | 1,658 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 59/100 |
| Edgewater (Chicago) | 48,998 | 23.3% | 1,733 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Downtown | 18,113 | 9.9% | 1,951 Mbps | 7.9 | C+ | 60/100 |
| North Park (Chicago) | 17,414 | 64.3% | 2,865 Mbps | 7.7 | B | 72/100 |
| Granville Gardens (Chicago) | 14,775 | 1.4% | 1,558 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 65/100 |
| Lincoln Square (Chicago) | 10,647 | 18.0% | 2,010 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Gross Point (Wilmette) | 7,322 | 78.7% | 4,219 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 93/100 |
| Andersonville (Chicago) | 7,298 | 47.7% | 1,778 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 77/100 |
| Central Street Merchant District | 7,057 | 21.5% | 2,524 Mbps | 7.6 | B- | 82/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Evanston?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by AT&T. 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 Evanston
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Evanston Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Astound Broadband is the best internet service provider for South Evanston residents. Astound Broadband was rated at an average of 3.52 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. AT&T wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.53 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in South Evanston.
At a national level, based on 4734 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 Evanston Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Evanston, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Evanston Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband |  (3) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T |  (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Evanston
Based on data reported by South Evanston ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through XFINITY from Comcast. The company offers speeds up to 2,000 Mbps in South Evanston. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,849 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 AT&T. This indicates AT&T reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Evanston Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XFINITY | (3) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (3) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Evanston?
Of the providers in South Evanston, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Evanston 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.
AT&T is rated 3.43 out of 5 for price, which is lower 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 Evanston, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Evanston
| ISP / Tech Type | South Evanston Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Zentro | (0) | (6) | (9) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (3) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (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
Nicole S
Astound Broadband Cable
March 15, 2025 They use Verizon's towers to derive the 5G service an so it's quite reliable and fast. I'm a little concerned about what the rates will be like after the one year trial, and how challenging it could become to negotiate down our rates.
An Illinois Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
December 28, 2024 An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 05, 2023 I have had comcast for the last five years and hate their service. Unfortunately, they are the only provider in my area so I am stuck with them, but I have consistently had issues with their internet at every apartment I've lived in. At one place, we had a technician come out who told us there was issues with the wires going to our apartment, but he ghosted us without fixing the issue. Because we were unwilling to go through their hours-long customer service again, we gave up on getting our internet fixed.
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 16, 2023 An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 04, 2023 Classical political economy already showed why public infrastructure should be either provide free or at cost so as to reduce the cost of doing business. So why is my internet provider ( and Others) trying to extract as much money from the public?
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Which ISP Should You Choose in South Evanston?
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 Evanston is Astound Broadband.
- The fastest internet provider should be XFINITY from Comcast. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, AT&T may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in South Evanston is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South Evanston, 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.