Best Internet Providers in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
South Lawndale has 6 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Cable, Fiber, 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 Lawndale.
Ranks compare South Lawndale with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL at a Glance
South Lawndale Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
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Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Fiber
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Fixed Wireless
T-Mobile Home Internet
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Fixed Wireless
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 Lawndale ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in South Lawndale 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 Lawndale, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.42% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in South Lawndale?
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 Lawndale, Chicago
- 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
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
How South Lawndale Compares to the Rest of Chicago
South Lawndale's report card score is tied 97th of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 89th of 135.
| Measure | South Lawndale | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 15.5% | Tied 81st of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 1,935 Mbps | 77th of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6 | Tied 114th of 135 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.1 | Bricktown and Near South Side (9.5) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | Tied 16th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 112th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 93% | Tied 87th of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 88% | Tied 75th of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 61% | Tied 112th of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 71% | Tied 88th of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $60,723 | 96th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | Tied 34th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 15.5% of homes in South Lawndale, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in South Lawndale are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $60,723 (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 Lawndale
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in South Lawndale?
EarthLink Fiber in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,691 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 13.8% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,691 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 Lawndale from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
13.8%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,691 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 13.8% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,691 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 Lawndale from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
1.7%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 1.7% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in South Lawndale?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
74 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.4% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 74 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 14 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
69.9%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
54 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 69.9% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 54 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 9.7 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
66.5%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
473 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 66.5% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 473 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 34 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in South Lawndale?
XFINITY Cable in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
98.5%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,626 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 98.5% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,626 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 150 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in South Lawndale?
EarthLink DSL in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 81.2% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 79 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in South Lawndale from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Availability:
81.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 81.2% of South Lawndale homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 79 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 16 Mbps throughout the neighborhood. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in South Lawndale from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How South Lawndale Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to South Lawndale that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Claremont Cottages has the most homes with fiber (57.2%) and West Garfield Park the fewest (0.0%); South Lawndale has 15.5%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lawndale (this page) | 36,651 | 15.5% | 1,935 Mbps | 6 | C | 52/100 |
| Brighton Park | 35,695 | 18.1% | 1,894 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 58/100 |
| North Lawndale | 34,186 | 2.8% | 1,878 Mbps | 6.1 | C | 50/100 |
| Lower West Side | 22,185 | 14.1% | 1,883 Mbps | 5.9 | C | 59/100 |
| Crawford | 18,305 | 9.1% | 2,144 Mbps | 5.6 | C | 39/100 |
| Bohemian California | 17,051 | 2.4% | 1,929 Mbps | 5.7 | C | 42/100 |
| West Garfield Park | 10,928 | 0.0% | 1,858 Mbps | 5.7 | C- | 48/100 |
| Corwith | 9,275 | 30.8% | 2,220 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 52/100 |
| Ducktown | 8,933 | 42.1% | 1,998 Mbps | 6.9 | B- | 59/100 |
| Mount Pleasant | 4,544 | 21.1% | 1,586 Mbps | 6.4 | C+ | 68/100 |
| Claremont Cottages | 3,755 | 57.2% | 3,498 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in South Lawndale?
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 Lawndale
| 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 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for South Lawndale Internet Providers
Based on 309 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for South Lawndale 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 66.5% coverage in South Lawndale.
At a national level, based on 4725 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 Lawndale Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in South Lawndale, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | South Lawndale 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 |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in South Lawndale
Based on data reported by South Lawndale 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 Lawndale. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,626 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 Lawndale 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 | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in South Lawndale?
Of the providers in South Lawndale, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in South Lawndale 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 Lawndale, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in South Lawndale
| ISP / Tech Type | South Lawndale 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 | ||
| 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 South Lawndale?
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 Lawndale 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 Lawndale is Verizon.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in South Lawndale, available to 98.7% 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.