Best Internet Providers in West Town, Chicago, IL
All 8 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in West Town, Chicago, IL
West Town 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 West Town.
Ranks compare West Town with the 135 neighborhoods in Chicago.
The Best Internet in West Town, Chicago, IL at a Glance
West Town 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
DSL
Fixed Wireless
Astound Broadband
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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 West Town ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in West Town, Chicago, IL?
AT&T is the highest-rated internet provider in West Town 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 West Town?
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 West Town, Chicago
- XFINITY - cable coverage map
- AT&T - fiber coverage map
- EarthLink - fiber coverage map
- Astound Broadband - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Zentro - fixed wireless coverage map
- Astound Broadband - cable coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Google Fiber - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
How West Town Compares to the Rest of Chicago
West Town's report card score is tied 19th of 135 and its connectivity index is tied 27th of 135.
| Measure | West Town | Rank among neighborhoods in Chicago | Chicago | Cook County | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 88.0% | Tied 17th of 135 | 40.1% | 39.1% | 71.5% | North Mayfair and Wicker Park (100.0%) |
| Average top speed | 2,744 Mbps | 38th of 135 | 2,907 Mbps | 2,635 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Schorsch (4,365 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 8.5 | Tied 23rd 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 | 2.0 | Tied 111th of 135 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Garfield Manor (3.6) |
| Workers who work from home | 36% | 7th of 135 | 17% | 18% | 15% | Andersonville (42%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 98% | Tied 17th of 135 | 96% | 95% | 96% | Gold Coast and Greektown (100%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 23rd of 135 | 92% | 91% | 91% | Andersonville and Bricktown and 3 more (97%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 85% | Tied 13th of 135 | 78% | 76% | 76% | Ravenswood Gardens (93%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 91% | Tied 19th of 135 | 83% | 80% | 81% | Greektown and Loop and 2 more (97%) |
| Median household income | $134,187 | 15th of 135 | $102,722 | $94,315 | $93,246 | Wicker Park ($187,651) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 11% | Tied 119th of 135 | 16% | 16% | 16% | Hyde Park (37%) |
Fiber reaches 88.0% of homes in West Town, against 40.1% across Chicago and 39.1% across Cook County. Households in West Town are smaller than the US average (2.0 people against 2.7); 36% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $134,187 (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 West Town
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in West Town?
Astound Broadband Fiber in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
83.3%
Customer Rating:
(21)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Fiber service to 83.3% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Fiber has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
EarthLink Fiber in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(6)
Avg. Download Speed
3,540 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fiber service to 43.2% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink Fiber has speeds up to 3,540 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 West Town from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T Fiber in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
43.2%
Customer Rating:
(542)
Avg. Download Speed
3,540 Mbps
AT&T offers Fiber service to 43.2% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T Fiber has speeds up to 3,540 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 West Town from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in West Town?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
97.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
90 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 97.7% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 90 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.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
90.9%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
657 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.9% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 657 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 48 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of West Town 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
77.2%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
45 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.2% of West Town 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 7.6 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Zentro Fixed Wireless in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
16.6%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
736 Mbps
Zentro Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 16.6% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, Zentro Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 736 Mbps, with speeds from 25 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 West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
5.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
975 Mbps
Google Fiber offers Fixed Wireless service to 5.1% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, Google Fiber Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 975 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 West Town?
XFINITY Cable in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
97.4%
Customer Rating:
(2077)
Avg. Download Speed
1,841 Mbps
XFINITY from Comcast offers Cable service to 97.4% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, XFINITY Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,841 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 604 Mbps throughout the neighborhood.
Astound Broadband Cable in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
7.6%
Customer Rating:
(97)
Avg. Download Speed
1,500 Mbps
Astound Broadband offers Cable service to 7.6% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, Astound Broadband Cable has speeds up to 1,500 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in West Town?
EarthLink DSL in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 96.1% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 81 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 West Town from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in West Town, Chicago, IL
Availability:
96.1%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
81 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 96.1% of West Town homes. Across the neighborhood, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 81 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 West Town from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
How West Town Compares to Its Neighbors
The 10 neighborhoods nearest to West Town that have their own pages are all within 2 miles. Among them, Wicker Park has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Near West Side the fewest (32.2%); West Town has 88.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Town (this page) | 45,115 | 88.0% | 2,744 Mbps | 8.5 | B+ | 71/100 |
| Near North Side | 81,521 | 62.5% | 2,766 Mbps | 9.2 | B | 68/100 |
| Logan Square | 73,268 | 99.6% | 3,849 Mbps | 9.3 | A | 74/100 |
| Lincoln Park | 61,764 | 51.5% | 2,435 Mbps | 8.5 | B | 73/100 |
| Near West Side | 31,661 | 32.2% | 2,161 Mbps | 7.3 | B- | 58/100 |
| Gold Coast | 22,689 | 68.6% | 2,510 Mbps | 9.4 | B+ | 69/100 |
| Ukrainian Village | 21,881 | 99.9% | 2,415 Mbps | 8.2 | A | 79/100 |
| Wicker Park | 20,494 | 100.0% | 3,047 Mbps | 9.1 | A | 77/100 |
| Greektown | 20,100 | 58.5% | 3,117 Mbps | 8.7 | B | 74/100 |
| Belgravia Terrace | 8,990 | 64.8% | 2,873 Mbps | 8.9 | B | 76/100 |
| Claremont Cottages | 3,755 | 57.2% | 3,498 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 65/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in West Town?
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 West Town
| 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 West Town Internet Providers
Based on 315 reviews from Illinois internet customers, AT&T is the best internet service provider for West Town residents. AT&T was rated at an average of 3.53 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.94 out of 5 stars and 97.7% coverage in West Town.
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 West Town Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in West Town, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | West Town Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | 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 | (2) | (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 West Town
Based on data reported by West Town 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 West Town. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,841 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 | West Town Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| XFINITY | (2) | (210) | (2379) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | 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 | ||
| 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 West Town?
Of the providers in West Town, customers rate AT&T the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in West Town 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 West Town, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in West Town
| ISP / Tech Type | West Town Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | (2) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Astound Broadband | (0) | (21) | (122) | 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 |  (2) | (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
Latasha T.
AT&T Fixed Wireless
November 07, 2025 I am extremely satisfied with my internet provider since its coverage is one of the best and also it is readily available on their websites
An Illinois Customer
AT&T Fiber
October 06, 2025 I love my provider just wish the pricing were so high, as well less outages in area and a timely need for service restoration
An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
June 08, 2023 An Illinois Customer
XFINITY Cable
April 29, 2023 ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 Rate your provider
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Which ISP Should You Choose in West Town?
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 West Town is AT&T.
- 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 West Town is AT&T.
- Viasat, HughesNet, EarthLink, and AT&T has the broadest coverage in West Town, available to 98.0% 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.