Best Internet Providers in Uptown, Chicago, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Uptown has 8 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 Uptown.
Ranks compare Uptown with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in Uptown, Chicago, IL at a Glance
Uptown Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
Astound Broadband
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Uptown ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Uptown, Chicago, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Uptown 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 Uptown, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 99.31% of the neighborhood.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Uptown?
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 Uptown, Chicago
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Google Fiber - 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 Uptown Compares to the Rest of Chicago
Uptown's report card score is tied 50th of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 60th of 135.
| Measure | Uptown | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 23.8% | 68th of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,178 Mbps | 59th of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.3 | 27th 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 | 1.7 | Tied 127th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 34% | Tied 12th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | Tied 28th of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 90% | Tied 52nd of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 79% | Tied 36th of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 86% | Tied 36th of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $79,325 | 64th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | Tied 127th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 23.8% of homes in Uptown, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in Uptown are smaller than the US average (1.7 people against 2.7); 34% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $79,325 (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 Uptown
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Uptown?
EarthLink Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,631 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 18.2% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,631 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 Uptown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
18.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,631 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 18.2% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,631 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 Uptown from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Astound Broadband Fiber in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
9.6%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 9.6% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Uptown?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
84 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.3% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 84 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 neighborhood.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
787 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 787 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 59 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
76.1%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
49 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 76.1% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 49 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 8.3 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
19.5%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
774 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 19.5% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 774 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.
Google Fiber Fixed Wireless in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
13.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
974 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 13.1% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 974 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 Google Fiber Fixed Wireless.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Uptown?
XFINITY Cable in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,673 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 100.0% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,673 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 179 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
100.0%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 100.0% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Uptown?
EarthLink DSL in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 99.5% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 82 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 Uptown from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Uptown, Chicago, IL
Availability:
99.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
82 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 99.5% of Uptown homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 82 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 Uptown from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How Uptown Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to Uptown that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Roscoe Village has the most homes with fiber (86.6%) and Asia on Argyle the fewest (14.6%); Uptown has 23.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown (this page) | 39,965 | 23.8% | 2,178 Mbps | 8.3 | B- | 62/100 |
| Lake View | 88,240 | 62.3% | 2,299 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 73/100 |
| Edgewater | 48,998 | 23.3% | 1,733 Mbps | 7.9 | B- | 61/100 |
| Asia on Argyle | 16,658 | 14.6% | 1,788 Mbps | 8.1 | C+ | 53/100 |
| Pine Grove | 14,411 | 31.8% | 1,893 Mbps | 8.6 | B- | 66/100 |
| West Ravenswood | 10,912 | 25.8% | 2,013 Mbps | 7.2 | B- | 75/100 |
| Lincoln Square | 10,647 | 18.0% | 2,010 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| North Center | 9,054 | 82.8% | 3,513 Mbps | 9.3 | B+ | 80/100 |
| Cuyler | 8,881 | 84.3% | 3,175 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 79/100 |
| Andersonville | 7,298 | 47.7% | 1,778 Mbps | 8.8 | B- | 77/100 |
| Roscoe Village | 6,509 | 86.6% | 3,476 Mbps | 9.4 | A- | 82/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Uptown?
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 Uptown
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband | 1,500 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Zentro Internet | 1,000 |
| Google Fiber | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Uptown Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Uptown 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 99.1% coverage in Uptown.
At a national level, based on 4839 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 Uptown Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Uptown, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Uptown Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY |  (3) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Uptown
Based on data reported by Uptown 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 Uptown. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,673 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 | Uptown Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (1) | (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 | ||
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) |  (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Uptown?
Of the providers in Uptown, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Uptown 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 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 Uptown, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Uptown
| ISP / Tech Type | Uptown Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astound Broadband | (4) | (21) | (122) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (1) | (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 | ||
| GFiber | (0) | (0) | (105) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
AT&T DSL
June 10, 2026 An Illinois Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
February 18, 2026 The internet is unreliable sometimes, especially when windy or poor weather outside. However, overall it is pretty easy to connect. I have had no issues with routers or installation. I have not needed to use customer service yet, so unsure how that aspect is for quality.
An Illinois Customer
Astound Broadband Fiber
November 16, 2025 
RoJo J.
Redwood Cable
June 25, 2025 I use a third-party Internet provider called Redwood Internet, which is a provider that my landlord, Flats Inc., in Chicago, Illinois, has an agreement with. I'm not certain if Redwood Internet uses or has a partnership with Xfinity, or Verizon, or Astound, or AT&T, but they do a really great job. In the six months I have had Redwood Internet as my Internet provider, I have only had one outage, and they were very responsive and communicated with me via phone frequently. In fact, they communicated more than any other Internet provider I've ever used in my 30+ years of living in the City of Chicago. They were able to fix my outage quickly and I was very satisfied by their customer service!
An Illinois Customer
Astound Broadband Cable
May 23, 2025 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Uptown?
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 Uptown is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- 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 Uptown is AT&T.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, AT&T, and Astound Broadband has the broadest coverage in Uptown, 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.