Best Internet Providers in St. Charles, IL
All 9 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in St. Charles, IL
St. Charles has 9 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 St. Charles.
Ranks compare St. Charles with the 1,383 US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in St. Charles, IL at a Glance
St. Charles Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
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Fiber
DSL
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AT&T
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Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Metronet
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Fiber
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 St. Charles ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in St. Charles, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in St. Charles 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 St. Charles, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 98.78% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in St. Charles?
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 St. Charles
- Metronet - fiber coverage map
- 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
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- Blast Communications - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How St. Charles Compares to Places Its Size
St. Charles's report card score is in the top 32% and its connectivity index is in the top 23%.
| Measure | St. Charles | Rank among US suburban and regional cities (25,000 to 49,999 people) | Kane County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 80.2% | bottom 47% | 58.2% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 25 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 4,373 Mbps | top 31% | 3,591 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Hixson, TN (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | top 23% | 8.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | San Lorenzo, CA (13) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 46% | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Kiryas Joel, NY (5.1) |
| Workers who work from home | 18% | top 30% | 17% | 16% | 15% | Venice, CA (47%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | top 13% | 97% | 95% | 96% | 16 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 95% | top 24% | 94% | 91% | 91% | 13 places at 99% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 86% | top 17% | 81% | 75% | 76% | Burke, VA and Colleyville, TX and 3 more (94%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | top 15% | 86% | 81% | 81% | University Park, TX (99%) |
| Median household income | $129,705 | top 20% | $114,232 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Scarsdale, NY ($244,191) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 47% | 17% | 16% | 16% | Rexburg, ID (71%) |
Fiber reaches 80.2% of homes in St. Charles, against 58.2% across Kane County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in St. Charles are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 18% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $129,705 (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 St. Charles
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in St. Charles?
Metronet Fiber in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
79.7%
Customer Rating:
(74)
Avg. Download Speed
5,120 Mbps
Metronet offers Fiber service to 79.7% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, Metronet Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 5,120 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,617 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 11.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,617 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 St. Charles from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
11.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,617 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 11.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,617 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 St. Charles from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in St. Charles?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
87 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 87 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
217 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.1% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 217 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 St. Charles, IL
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 95.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
42.7%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
46 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 42.7% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 46 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 10 Mbps throughout the city.
Blast Communications Fixed Wireless in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
1.4%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
75 Mbps
Blast Communications offers Fixed Wireless service to 1.4% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, Blast Communications Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 75 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in St. Charles?
XFINITY Cable in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
99.7%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,383 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.7% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,383 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 2,000, with an average of 108 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in St. Charles?
EarthLink DSL in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 95.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 78 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in St. Charles from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
95.2%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
78 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 95.2% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 78 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in St. Charles from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in St. Charles, IL
Availability:
2.6%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
32 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.6% of St. Charles homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 32 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 115 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 7.0, with an average of 2.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in St. Charles by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
St. Charles has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in St. Charles
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in St. Charles
How St. Charles Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to St. Charles that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Geneva has the most homes with fiber (97.4%) and Campton Hills the fewest (13.1%); St. Charles has 80.2%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles (this page) | 42,557 | 80.2% | 4,373 Mbps | 8.3 | B+ | 83/100 |
| West Chicago | 33,339 | 14.1% | 2,414 Mbps | 6.7 | C+ | 81/100 |
| Geneva | 29,717 | 97.4% | 5,032 Mbps | 8.6 | A | 90/100 |
| Batavia | 28,456 | 89.2% | 4,772 Mbps | 8 | A- | 82/100 |
| South Elgin | 24,686 | 97.1% | 5,001 Mbps | 8.7 | A | 88/100 |
| Campton Hills | 12,679 | 13.1% | 1,606 Mbps | 7.7 | C+ | 94/100 |
| Elburn | 9,758 | 82.0% | 4,393 Mbps | 9 | B+ | 74/100 |
| Wayne | 5,227 | 37.2% | 2,674 Mbps | 6.8 | B- | 80/100 |
| Mooseheart | 1,307 | 68.4% | 4,236 Mbps | 8.1 | B+ | 96/100 |
| Lafox | 348 | 57.5% | 3,453 Mbps | 8.3 | B | 74/100 |
| Wayne Center | 26 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 2.3 | D | 84/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in St. Charles?
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, Metronet 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 St. Charles
| Frontier Communications | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Metronet | 5,120 |
| AT&T | 5,000 |
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 100 |
| Blast Communications | 75 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for St. Charles Internet Providers
Based on 296 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for St. Charles 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 96.1% coverage in St. Charles.
At a national level, based on 4856 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 St. Charles Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in St. Charles, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Charles Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in St. Charles
Based on data reported by St. Charles ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Metronet. The company offers speeds up to 5,120 Mbps in St. Charles. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 5,120 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 | St. Charles Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) | (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in St. Charles?
Of the providers in St. Charles, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in St. Charles 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. Metronet is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 4.33 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in St. Charles, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in St. Charles
| ISP / Tech Type | St. Charles Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Metronet | (0) |  (3) | (76) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | 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 | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Blast Communications | (0) | (0) | (0) | 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 St. Charles?
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 St. Charles is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Metronet. 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 St. Charles is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in St. Charles, 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.