Cable
Xfinity
$45/mo for 5 years*
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Best Internet Providers in Illinois 2026 – Plans, Prices & Coverage
The Chicago area has strong cable and fiber competition. Downstate and farm country look very different. Confirm at your exact address.
Illinois internet comparison table
Price conditions: Prices marked with * are advertised starting offers, not guaranteed quotes. Spectrum $30 is a 100 Mbps introductory offer for 12 months; Xfinity $45 is a 300 Mbps offer for eligible new customers with AutoPay and paperless billing; AT&T Fiber $50 assumes eligible AutoPay and paperless billing; T-Mobile $35 requires an eligible voice line (otherwise $50 with AutoPay); Verizon $35 requires eligible mobile service and AutoPay (otherwise its 5G Home starting price is higher). Taxes, fees, plan eligibility and local availability vary. Verify the exact offer at your address.
| Provider | Type | Starting price* | Speed range* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | ~$40–$45/mo | 300 Mbps+ |
| AT&T Fiber | Fiber | ~$35/mo | 300 Mbps–5 Gbps |
| WOW! | Cable / Fiber | Varies | Hundreds of Mbps–gig |
| Metronet | Fiber | Varies | Up to multi-gig |
| T-Mobile 5G Home | 5G Home | ~$35–$50/mo | Mid-tier wireless |
| Verizon 5G Home | 5G Home | From ~$35/mo | Varies by signal |
| Starlink | Satellite | From ~$55/mo | ~50–220+ Mbps |
Fiber
AT&T Fiber
From $50/mo*
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WOW!
Varies
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Metronet
Varies
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T-Mobile 5G Home
$50/mo AutoPay; $35/mo eligible voice line*
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Starlink
From ~$55/mo
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Rural Illinois
Downstate towns and farms often have limited wired service. Check fixed wireless and 5G home, then satellite.
FAQ
Is fiber in Chicago?
In many neighborhoods. AT&T Fiber is address-specific.
Cable in Chicago suburbs?
Xfinity serves many; WOW! serves some. Compare where they overlap.
FCC map & provider pages checked October 28, 2026. Affiliate disclosure.
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