TV and Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois
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Internet providers in Chicago, Illinois
T-Mobile Home Internet
64% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 245 Mbps
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Get a $300 virtual prepaid Mastercard® when you sign up for Home Internet
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15-day free trial to see how well T-Mobile 5G operates in your home.
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FREE 2-day shipping.
Get $300 back for joining. Sign up for T-Mobile Home Internet online to get a $300 Virtual Prepaid Mastercard® back. Get Offer
XFINITY
100% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
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Access millions of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the US.
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Optimize your home network with xFi.
Online Exclusive: Get Xfinity Internet at select speeds and enjoy an Amazon.com gift card up to $200! For new customers only. Ends 3/21 Get Offer
AT&T Fiber
43% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 5000 Mbps
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Get AT&T Fiber free for 6 months when you get AT&T Wireless when purchasing a new smartphone on installment. 6 mos free via reward card. Re
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Get help anytime with 24/7 customer service.
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Enjoy reliable wireless home networking.
Get an additional $50 AT&T Visa® Reward Card when you sign up for AT&T Fiber and enter promo code EXTRA50 at checkout or when you call in to order. Get Offer
Earthlink
47% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 5000 Mbps
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Download as much as you want with unlimited data.
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Enjoy free virus and spam protection.
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Pay less to rent your modem/router.
No Contract
Astound Broadband
69% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 1200 Mbps
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Get the help you need with 24/7 customer support.
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Protect your network with McAfee® Security Suite.
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Enjoy speeds fast enough for home networking.
Hughesnet *
99% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
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Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Mastercard® via rebate. Offer ends 1/7/25.
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Cheapest residential satellite in the US
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Transparent contracts
Viasat *
100% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 150 Mbps
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Quick, simple installation.
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Get affordable high-speed satellite internet for harder-to-reach areas, including rural and remote locations.
Google Fiber Webpass
34% available in Chicago
Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
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Unlimited data included in all plans
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Fast and easy free installation
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Uploads as fast as downloads
No Contract
Free Installation
Equipment Included
Unlimited Data
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
*Satellite internet provider customer ratings from HighSpeedInternet.com
Internet providers in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider | Pricesstarting at* | Max downloadspeeds up to | Features | Areaavailability* | |
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| T-Mobile | $35.00/mo. | 245 Mbps | Get a $300 virtual prepaid Mastercard® when you sign up for Home Internet | 64% | View Plans for T-Mobile |
| Xfinity | $14.95/mo. | 2000 Mbps | Access millions of Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the US. | 100% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 5000 Mbps | Get AT&T Fiber free for 6 months when you get AT&T Wireless when purchasing a new smartphone on installment. 6 mos free via reward card. Re | 43% | |
| Earthlink | $49.95/mo. | 5000 Mbps | Download as much as you want with unlimited data. | 47% | View Plans for Earthlink |
| Astound Broadband | $19.99/mo. | 1200 Mbps | Get the help you need with 24/7 customer support. | 69% | View Plans for Astound Broadband |
| Hughesnet | $49.99/mo. | 100 Mbps | Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Mastercard® via rebate. Offer ends 1/7/25. | 99% | View Plans for Hughesnet |
| Viasat | $84.99/mo. | 150 Mbps | Quick, simple installation. | 100% | View Plans for Viasat |
| Google Fiber Webpass | $60.00/mo. | 1000 Mbps | Unlimited data included in all plans | 34% | View Plans for Google Fiber Webpass |
*Pricing subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas.
TV providers in Chicago, Illinois
Xfinity TV from Comcast
Access to 185+ Channels
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Get the ultimate entertainment experience with Xfinity X1.
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Live TV, DVR, sports and streaming apps all in one place.
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Say it and see it with the Xfinity Voice Remote.
DIRECTV
Access to 330+ Channels
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Record 200+ hours on the Genie HD DVR.
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Watch 1,000s of titles On Demand.
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Save money by bundling with select AT&T wireless plans.
WOW! TV
Access to 75+ Channels
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Thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows.
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Record up to 6 HD shows at once.
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Month-to-month plans available
Astound Broadband Cable
Access to 285+ Channels
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Sync recorded shows to your mobile devices.
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Watch TV in every room with a TiVo DVR system.
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Get 1,000s of shows On Demand.
DISH TV
Access to 290+ Channels
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Enjoy a 3-year price guarantee.
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Watch hundreds of HD channels.
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Access the most powerful Home DVR, the Hopper 3.
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
TV providers in Chicago, Illinois
| Provider | Prices starting at* | Channel count | Features | |
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| Xfinity | $20.00/mo. | 185+ | Get the ultimate entertainment experience with Xfinity X1. | View Plans for Xfinity |
| DIRECTV | $64.99/mo. | 330+ | Record 200+ hours on the Genie HD DVR. | View Plans for DIRECTV |
| WOW! | $/mo. | 75+ | Thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows. | View Plans for WOW! |
| Astound Broadband | $83.80/mo. | 285+ | Sync recorded shows to your mobile devices. | View Plans for Astound Broadband |
| DISH | $79.99/mo. | 290+ | Enjoy a 3-year price guarantee. | View Plans for DISH |
TV and internet packages in Chicago, Illinois
DIRECTV + AT&T Internet
Access to 330+ Channels
Speeds up to 75 Mbps
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Record 200+ hours on the included Genie HD DVR.
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Access AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots across the US.
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Watch 1,000s of titles On Demand.
Xfinity Cable TV & Internet from Comcast
Access to 185+ Channels
Speeds up to 1300 Mbps
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Additional $30/mo. savings when you qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program.
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Choose from a range of fast, reliable internet speeds.
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Live TV, DVR, sports and streaming apps all in one place.
WOW! TV + Internet
Access to 75+ Channels
Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
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Thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows.
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Record up to 6 HD shows at once.
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Month-to-month plans available.
Astound Broadband Cable TV & Internet
Access to 285+ Channels
Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
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Sync recorded shows to your mobile devices.
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Get 1,000s of shows On Demand.
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Get the help you need with 24/7 customer support.
Availability, channels, and speeds displayed are not guaranteed.
TV and internet in Chicago, IL
Being the third-largest metropolis in the US, Chicago offers more choices in local TV and internet service than most other cities, from both big brands and smaller regional providers. Finding a good deal in the Windy City should be as easy as stumbling into a pro game (Chicago is a serious sports town).
What are the best TV providers in Chicago?
- DIRECTV—NFL SUNDAY TICKET
- DISH—Powerful Hopper 3 DVR
- Xfinity—X1 receiver/DVR with built-in apps
- Astound Broadband powered by RCN—No-contract packages
- WOW!—Low-priced plans
What are the best internet providers in Chicago?
- AT&T Fiber—Fast fiber internet
- Xfinity—Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide
- Astound Broadband powered by RCN—Eero Plus Wi-Fi security
- WOW!—No data caps
Cable internet comes in as a close second to fiber, and Chicago has three providers that offer it: giant Xfinity (99% coverage) and smaller companies like RCN (22%) and WOW (16%). HughesNet and Viasat satellite internet are also available, but with all of the other internet choices in Chicago, we can’t recommend them. Satellite internet is slow, expensive, and best avoided if possible.
TV choices are even better in Chicago, with six providers that can hook you up: DIRECTV, DISH, Xfinity, RCN, and WOW. DIRECTV and DISH are satellite TV services; Xfinity, RCN, and WOW are cable.
All six of these companies feature similar packages loaded with popular channels across different pay tiers. But DIRECTV has the edge in sports (only DIRECTV carries NFL SUNDAY TICKET—a must-have for most football fans). Also, of the six, RCN and WOW have more limited availability in Chicago than the bigger TV players on the list.
Streaming Providers in Chicago, IL
| Streaming Type | Customer Rating (Out of 5) | Features | Prices | Area Availability | |
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| YouTube TV | Livestreaming + On demand | 4.5 | 100+ channels, Simultaneous streams: 1–3 | $64.99/mo. | 100% |
| Amazon Prime Video | Livestreaming + On demand | 4.2 | 18,000+ movies, Simultaneous streams: 1–3 | $12.99/mo. | 100% |
| Hulu | Livestreaming + On demand | 4.2 | 70+ channels, Simultaneous streams: 1-2 | $5.99-$70.99/mo. | 100% |
| Sling TV | Livestreaming + On demand | 3.9 | 30-50 channels, Simultaneous streams: 1–4 | $35.00-$50.00/mo. | 100% |
| HBO Max | On demand | 4.5 | Every HBO series on demand, Simultaneous streams: 1-3 | $14.99/mo. | 100% |
| Disney+ | On demand | 4.5 | Up to 4k resolution, Simultaneous streams: 1–4 | $7.99/mo. | 100% |
| Netflix | On demand | 4.3 | 4,500+ movies, Simultaneous streams: 1–4 | $8.99-$17.99/mo. | 100% |
Chicago, Illinois FAQ
How can I watch TV without cable or satellite service?
If you want absolutely free TV, get an antenna—there are plenty of local broadcast channels to enjoy at no cost.
Internet-based streaming TV services charge monthly fees, but they’re almost always cheaper than those of cable or satellite. On-demand services (like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video) offer thousands of shows and movies; livestreaming TV providers (like Sling TV and YouTube TV) emulate the live TV channels and interface of cable, usually with a high-capacity cloud DVR.
Who has the fastest internet in Chicago?
Xfinity and RCN’s cable internet, thanks to recent DOCSIS 3.1 upgrades, can hit download speeds up to 940 Mbps. Meanwhile, AT&T Fiber gets up to 940 Mbps—with 880 Mbps upload speeds.
The major difference is this: fiber internet allows for equal (or close to equal) download and upload speeds, while cable’s upload speeds still max out at around 35 Mbps. If your internet usage doesn’t involve heavy file uploading (home-business owners take note), either type should meet your household’s needs.
- AT&T Fiber: download speeds up to 940 Mbps, upload speeds to 880 Mbps
- Xfinity: download speeds up to 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps), upload speeds to 35 Mbps
- RCN: download speeds up to 940 Mbps, upload speeds to 20 Mbps
How can I learn which TV and internet provider services are available in Chicago?
Don’t want to click through every TV and internet provider’s site to find out who services your neighborhood? We’ve made it easy with CableTV.com’s availability map—just enter your zip code once, and we’ll give you all the services available in your area.
Is Xfinity available in Chicago?
Xfinity offers internet plans starting as low as $19.99 per month in Chicago.
Is Verizon internet available in Chicago?
Verizon Fios doesn’t offer internet service in Chicago, but AT&T and Google Fiber both offer fiber internet packages in the Windy City.
* For the first 12 months with a 1-year agreement.
† For 12 months with a 2-Year Agreement + AutoPay & Paperless Billing.
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