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Overview of internet satisfaction and availability in Illinois
Internet providers received an average satisfaction rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars from customers in Illinois.
That ranks Illinois 27th nationwide for internet customer satisfaction.
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3.7/5 average customer satisfaction rating
27th
national ranking for customer satisfaction
$71.52 average price per payment for internet, per household
90.4% of the time, advertised speeds meet household needs
3.6/5 average customer service rating of internet services
3.7/5 average reliability rating of services state-wide
Population:
12,518,071 people
2.51 average people per household
$73,962 average income per household
42 average age per household
59% of population employed
4% higher than national average
Ranked 19th nationally
1% higher than national average
Ranked 24th nationally
22% higher than national average
Ranked 7th nationally
6% higher than national average
Ranked 13th nationally
Fastest internet providers in Illinois
| Provider | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Availability | Order online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezeline | 241.66 Mbps | 160.42 Mbps | 70.14% | View Plans for Breezeline |
| i3 Broadband | 196.95 Mbps | 155.94 Mbps | 56.15% | View Plans for i3 Broadband |
| CTI Fiber | 196.87 Mbps | 194.35 Mbps | 16.07% | View Plans for CTI Fiber |
| Wabash Mutual Telephone Company | 195.44 Mbps | 82.99 Mbps | 88.47% | View Plans for Wabash Mutual Telephone Company |
| Conway Corporation | 192.36 Mbps | 35.07 Mbps | 91.73% | View Plans for Conway Corporation |
Internet by tech type
| Internet tech type | Avg download speed | % of people with access | % availability | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5G Home | 204.64 Mbps | 94.6% | 90.08% | See all providers |
| Cable | 861.03 Mbps | 97.25% | 87.82% | See all providers |
| DSL | 295.69 Mbps | 81.64% | 79.64% | See all providers |
| Fiber | 2373.35 Mbps | 75.28% | 81.26% | See all providers |
| Fixed Wireless | 53 Mbps | 91.09% | 74.25% | See all providers |
| LTE Home | 99 Mbps | 26.43% | 99% | See all providers |
| Satellite | 63.2 Mbps | 100% | 100% | See all providers |
Best cities for internet in Illinois
Cities in Illinois with the fastest internet
| City | Avg download speed | Avg upload speed | Fiber availability | Fastest provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club Hills | 345.47 Mbps | 22.44 Mbps | 96% | XFINITY |
| Midlothian | 278.77 Mbps | 16.45 Mbps | 96% | XFINITY |
| Lockport | 235.41 Mbps | 27.08 Mbps | 62% | XFINITY |
| Wood River | 217.13 Mbps | 100.68 Mbps | 84% | AT&T |
| Brookfield | 207.3 Mbps | 107.92 Mbps | 95% | AT&T |
| North Aurora | 206.69 Mbps | 26.85 Mbps | 70% | Verizon Wireless |
| Highland Park | 204.27 Mbps | 25.67 Mbps | 93% | Verizon Wireless |
Country Club Hills is the best city in Illinois for internet, shooting to the top of the list thanks to a combination of record-setting average download speeds, wide fiber-optic internet availability, and the presence of a reliable and well-rated internet provider. Midlothian and Lockport also earn top rankings, according to our data.
The most connected cities in Illinois
| City | Population | Percent with access to high speed internet | Percent with access to fiber internet | Percent with access to 3+ providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,695,835 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Springfield | 139,584 | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| Peoria | 132,813 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Joliet | 147,100 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Aurora | 208,456 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Rockford | 181,218 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Schaumburg | 76,801 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Elgin | 121,595 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Chicago is the most internet-connected city in Illinois. Chicago makes it to the top of the list due to the high number of its residents who have access not only to high-speed internet, but also to fiber internet specifically. A large number of Chicago's residents also have access to three or more internet providers—an uncommon number of options compared to the rest of the state. Springfield and Peoria also make it to the top of our list.
Top cities in Illinois
Chicago
Population: 2,695,835
Median income: $69,834
105.8 Mbps
avg. download speed
38.59 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Aurora
Population: 208,456
Median income: $105,835
164.01 Mbps
avg. download speed
49.43 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Rockford
Population: 181,218
Median income: $55,250
176.05 Mbps
avg. download speed
20.08 Mbps
avg. upload speed
100% have access to high speed internet
100% have access to fiber internet
100% have access to 3 or more providers
Methodology
HighSpeedInternet.com relies on proprietary and exclusive data to analyze the customer and provider trends presented on this page. We analyze millions of results from our speed test tool to determine average statewide speeds, fastest speeds, and availability. Our annual customer satisfaction survey provides us with data for developing the satisfaction rating. We also draw from data provided to us directly by internet providers to determine available tech types and average speeds.