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5+ Mbps- Regular browsing
- Music streaming
- Ideal for 1 person
- HD video streaming
- Casual gaming
- Ideal for 1-2 people
- Ultra HD streaming
- Frequent gaming
- Ideal for 2-4 people
- Simultaneous HD streaming
- Simultaneous gaming
- Ideal for 4+
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Technology Type
DSL:
DSL provides internet service via phone cables and is up to ten times faster than dial-up service.
Cable:
Cable provides internet speeds faster than DSL through the same cables used for cable TV.
Satellite:
Satellite internet is widely available, but offers slower speeds due to a far-traveling signal.
Fiber:
Fiber relies on glass strands to relay digital code and is much faster than both DSL and cable.
Available in Evanston
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Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
Available in Evanston
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Internet Provider Availability Map
What is the best internet provider in Evanston?
- AT&T— Great value
- Xfinity— High speeds widely available
- RCN— High customer satisfaction
- Viasat— Widely available
- Atlantic Broadband— No early termination fees
Evanston Residential Internet Coverage
Evanston is a white-collar city on Lake Michigan. It was built prior to World War II and many of the original buildings are still in use. Nearly 10% of the workforce telecommutes and there are many artists who call Evanston home. As a college town, most residents are well-educated and nearly 20% were born in another country. The demands of telecommuting, maintaining a college campus and providing marketing for the artistic community mean Evanston residents depend on their internet connection. Compared to 95% of all Illinois residents, 100% of Evanston residents have access to high-speed internet.
AT&T provides DSL to 100% of residents while Xfinity reaches 98% of residents with their cable internet offering. Atlantic Broadband is beginning to offer fiber optics from Lake Michigan to Crawford Ave. Currently the services is offered to 1& of residents, but this is expected to expand.
Businesses in Evanston have a few additional choices for high-speed internet. Megapath offers copper wire to every commercial venture and DSL to 91% of businesses.
Internet Provider types in Evanston
Internet Provider availability in Evanston,IL
3 Mbps
100%
availability
10 Mbps
100%
availability
25 Mbps
100%
availability
(Internet faster than 25 Mbps)
Summary of Evanston Internet Providers
| Provider | Type | Download speeds up to |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | DSL & Fiber | 100 Mbps |
| Xfinity | Cable | 300 Mbps |
| RCN | Fiber | 1000 Mbps |
| Viasat | Satellite | 25 Mbps |
| Atlantic Broadband | Cable & Fiber | 1000 Mbps |
Customer Reviews of Internet Providers in Evanston
Comcast cable is the fastest available where I am located but it is bundled with TV which is worse than broadcast. Their service repairmen are not particularly knowledgeable and have wasted my time and money more than once.
Craig Unruh Evanston, IL2014-10-19
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