Best Internet Providers in Waukegan, IL
All 6 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan has 6 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 Waukegan.
Ranks compare Waukegan with the 749 US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waukegan, IL at a Glance
Waukegan Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
XFINITY
Connection
Customer Rating
Cable
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
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 Waukegan ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waukegan, IL?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Waukegan 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 Waukegan, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 97.75% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
How Waukegan Compares to Places Its Size
Waukegan's report card score is tied 643rd of 749 and its connectivity index is tied 559th of 749.
| Measure | Waukegan | Rank among US small cities (50,000 to 99,999 people) | Lake County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 24.9% | 703rd of 749 | 24.0% | 47.6% | 71.5% | Aloha, OR and Shawnee, KS (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,455 Mbps | 553rd of 749 | 2,655 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Layton, UT (9,808 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7.5 | Tied 367th of 749 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Guaynabo, PR (14.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | Tied 164th of 749 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Pacoima, CA and Spring Valley, NY (4.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 8% | Tied 646th of 749 | 20% | 16% | 15% | Danville, CA and Potomac, MD and 2 more (39%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 431st of 749 | 97% | 95% | 96% | Atascocita, TX and Eastvale, CA and 8 more (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 89% | Tied 605th of 749 | 95% | 91% | 91% | Centreville, VA and Danville, CA and 2 more (99%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 71% | Tied 637th of 749 | 83% | 75% | 76% | Flower Mound, TX and Johns Creek, GA and 1 more (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 74% | Tied 619th of 749 | 87% | 81% | 81% | Sammamish, WA (99%) |
| Median household income | $75,667 | 522nd of 749 | $124,748 | $95,616 | $93,246 | Potomac, MD ($227,882) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | Tied 297th of 749 | 17% | 16% | 16% | East Lansing, MI (58%) |
Fiber reaches 24.9% of homes in Waukegan, against 24.0% across Lake County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Waukegan are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 8% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,667 (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 Waukegan
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waukegan?
EarthLink Fiber in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,753 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,753 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 Waukegan from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
24.9%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,753 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 24.9% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,753 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 Waukegan from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waukegan?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
97.8%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
59 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.8% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 59 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 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
91.2%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
608 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 91.2% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 608 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 45 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
86.5%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
39 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.5% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 39 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 6.2 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
55 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.7% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 55 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 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waukegan?
XFINITY Cable in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
99.8%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,918 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 99.8% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,918 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 228 Mbps throughout the city.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waukegan?
EarthLink DSL in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 97.6% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, 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 city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Waukegan from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Waukegan, IL
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
79 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 97.6% of Waukegan homes. Across the city, 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 city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Waukegan from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Internet in Waukegan by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waukegan has 2 ZIP codes with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waukegan
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waukegan
How Waukegan Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waukegan that have their own pages are all within 7 miles. Among them, Gages Lake has the most homes with fiber (33.7%) and Great Lakes the fewest (0.0%); Waukegan has 24.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan (this page) | 86,540 | 24.9% | 2,455 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 61/100 |
| Gurnee | 37,278 | 24.8% | 3,067 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 81/100 |
| Zion | 24,250 | 0.0% | 1,791 Mbps | 6.2 | C- | 60/100 |
| Beach Park | 15,474 | 22.9% | 2,567 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 75/100 |
| North Chicago | 15,451 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 55/100 |
| Great Lakes | 14,506 | 0.0% | 2,000 Mbps | 4.6 | D+ | 92/100 |
| Lake Bluff | 9,692 | 31.1% | 1,999 Mbps | 7.7 | B- | 87/100 |
| Gages Lake | 8,892 | 33.7% | 2,919 Mbps | 7.5 | B- | 82/100 |
| Park City | 8,093 | 0.4% | 1,962 Mbps | 7 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Green Oaks | 5,489 | 1.6% | 2,012 Mbps | 7.3 | C+ | 89/100 |
| Wadsworth | 5,073 | 22.4% | 2,845 Mbps | 6.3 | C+ | 80/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan
| AT&T | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| EarthLink | 5,000 |
| XFINITY from Comcast | 2,000 |
| Verizon | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| e-vergent | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waukegan Internet Providers
Based on 288 reviews from Illinois internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waukegan 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 91.2% coverage in Waukegan.
At a national level, based on 4604 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 Waukegan Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waukegan, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukegan Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | 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 | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waukegan
Based on data reported by Waukegan 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 Waukegan. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,918 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 | Waukegan Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | 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 | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Waukegan?
Of the providers in Waukegan, customers rate Verizon the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waukegan 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 Waukegan, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waukegan
| ISP / Tech Type | Waukegan Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (0) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (1) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | 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 Waukegan?
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 Waukegan 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 Waukegan is Verizon.
- XFINITY from Comcast, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waukegan, available to 99.8% 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.