Internet Provider Reviews in Des Plaines, IL

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AT&T — Fiber internet
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45% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile Home Internet — 5G Home internet
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72% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Astound — Cable & Fiber internet
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69% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
XFINITY — Cable internet
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99% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Icon Thumbsup Very Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Earthlink — 5G Home & Fiber internet
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45% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Viasat — Satellite internet
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92% available in Des Plaines, IL Icon Thumbsup Reliable Icon Tooltip  Dark con Cancellation fee con Requires contract
e-vergent — Fixed Wireless internet
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99% available in Des Plaines, IL
Astound — Cable & Fiber internet
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69% available in Des Plaines, IL
Viasat — Satellite internet
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92% available in Des Plaines, IL
Comcast Business — Cable internet
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99% available in Des Plaines, IL
NHC — Cable, Fiber & Satellite internet
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99% available in Des Plaines, IL
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Earthlink Business — Fiber & Fixed Wireless internet
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86% available in Des Plaines, IL
e-vergent — Fixed Wireless internet
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76% available in Des Plaines, IL
Ooma — Wireless LTE internet
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50% available in Des Plaines, IL
AT&T Business — Fiber internet
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45% available in Des Plaines, IL
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Zayo Group — DSL, Fiber, Fixed Wireless & Other Copper Wireline internet
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24% available in Des Plaines, IL
Xfinity Mobile— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Visible— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Mint— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee con Requires contract
Tello Mobile— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
T-Mobile— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
AT&T Wireless— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract
Verizon Wireless— Mobile internet
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pro No cancellation fee pro No required contract

Best internet providers in Des Plaines, IL

For those living in Des Plaines, Illinois, the choice for high-speed internet is primarily between two providers with nearly identical, city-wide coverage. Xfinity’s cable internet is available to 99% of residents, while AT&T’s network, which includes up to 5 Gbps of fiber speeds, reaches 97% of homes. This extensive overlap of cable and fiber gives nearly every household in the city a choice of top-tier providers and technologies.

How to get free wi-fi in Des Plaines, IL

Even if you don’t live nearby, free internet in Des Plaines, IL is simple to find. Stick to well‑marked public access points, avoid entering financial details, and bring a portable charger for longer sessions. Des Plaines Public Library at 1501 Ellinwood Street. Frisbee Senior Center at East Northwest Highway. Lakeview Center at 1177 Howard Avenue. Little Bulgaria Center at 832 Lee Street. Des Plaines City Hall at 1420 Miner Street.

AT&T Fiber
AT&T
pro Speeds up to 5000 Mbps
pro Fiber connections
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile Home Internet
pro Speeds up to 498 Mbps
pro 5G + Home connections

Cheapest internet providers in Des Plaines, IL

The cheapest internet providers get you a reliable connection at an affordable price. You may have to settle for slower speeds, but you can also find promos and discounts. Hot tip: Look for providers with unlimited data and no extra fees to save even further.

Provider
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Astound Broadband
$30Cable + Fiber
Xfinity
$30Cable
AT&T Fiber
$34Fiber

Fastest internet plans and providers in Des Plaines, IL

The fastest internet providers can get you gigabit or even multi-gigabit speeds. Not everyone needs a 1,000Mbps connection or faster, but it’s worth the investment if you’re a power user or live in a large household.

Provider
Max Download Speed
Connection Type
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AT&T Fiber
5000 MbpsFiber
Earthlink
5000 Mbps5G Home + Fiber
Xfinity
2000 MbpsCable

Most reliable internet plans in Des Plaines, IL

A reliable internet connection means you get a stable connection and consistent speeds day in, day out, without the worry of sudden slowdowns or outages. You also get top-rated customer service and technical support in case things do go awry. Fiber is the most reliable internet you can get, so we recommend that if it’s available.

Provider
Reliability rating
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T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
3.9 out of 5 stars3.935G Home
Xfinity
3.9 out of 5 stars3.91Cable
AT&T Fiber
3.8 out of 5 stars3.8Fiber

Frequently asked questions about internet in Des Plaines, IL

The fastest internet in Des Plaines is AT&T with speeds up to 5000 Mbps.

The cheapest internet in Des Plaines is Astound with prices starting at $30.

Fiber internet is available in Des Plaines, AT&T has 45.33% coverage.

Internet connection options in Des Plaines, IL

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Fiber Availability

45%

Renowned for its reliability, fiber can reach download and upload speeds up to 10,000Mbps. While it isn’t available everywhere, it’s the best internet you can get.

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Cable Availability

91%

Cable is bread-and-butter internet—widely available, often affordable, and very fast, delivering download speeds that range anywhere from 25Mbps to 1,200Mbps

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DSL Availability

0%

DSL maxes out at 100Mbps, but many DSL customers get much slower speeds than that. DSL is becoming obsolete, but it’s still a solid option in rural areas.

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Satellite Availability

92%

Satellite is available practically everywhere, even in the most remote parts of the country. It’s costly and comes with strict data limits and slow speeds, so use it as a last resort.

Internet in Des Plaines, IL at a glance

Internet provider averages in
Des Plaines, IL
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Average download speed

257 Mbps

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Average upload speed

93 Mbps

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Average latency time

9 ms

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Average cost of internet

$89/mo

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Number of internet providers

19

Internet availability faster than 100 Mbps

The number of households in each region that have access to 100 Mbps internet.

Des Plaines

99%

Illinois

99%

U.S.A.

92%

Des Plaines Internet Value Score

We came up with this score by dividing the average cost of each provider in Des Plaines, IL with the average speeds they offered.

$0.34 per Mbps

National average: $0.63

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