TV and Internet Providers in Chicago, Illinois
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Internet providers in Chicago, Illinois
T-Mobile Home Internet
62% available in 60007
Speeds up to 245 Mbps
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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
Xfinity Internet from Comcast
100% available in 60007
Speeds up to 2000 Mbps
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Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program for an additional $30/mo. Savings
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Choose from a range of fast, reliable internet speeds.
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Stay connected with over 20 million Xfinity WiFi hotspots nationwide.
AT&T Internet
64% available in 60007
Speeds up to 75 Mbps
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Get help anytime with 24/7 customer service.
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Access AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots across the US.
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Enjoy reliable wireless home networking.
Earthlink
68% available in 60007
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.
Hughesnet *
99% available in 60007
Speeds up to 100 Mbps
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Cheapest residential satellite in the US
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Order now and receive a $100 Prepaid Card. Valid thru 5/29/24
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Transparent contracts
Viasat Satellite Internet *
98% available in 60007
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 60007
Speeds up to 1000 Mbps
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Over 99.9% reliability.
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Fast and easy free installation.
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No data caps.
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 Home Internet | $50.00/mo. | 245 Mbps | 15-day free trial to see how well T-Mobile 5G operates in your home. | 62% | View Plans for T-Mobile Home Internet |
| Xfinity | $24.99/mo. | 2000 Mbps | Qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program for an additional $30/mo. Savings | 100% | View Plans for Xfinity |
| AT&T | $55.00/mo. | 75 Mbps | Get help anytime with 24/7 customer service. | 64% | View Plans for AT&T |
| Earthlink | $49.95/mo. | 5000 Mbps | Download as much as you want with unlimited data. | 68% | View Plans for Earthlink |
| Hughesnet | $64.99/mo. | 100 Mbps | Cheapest residential satellite in the US | 99% | View Plans for Hughesnet |
| Viasat | $84.99/mo. | 150 Mbps | Quick, simple installation. | 98% | View Plans for Viasat |
| Google Fiber Webpass | $70.00/mo. | 1000 Mbps | Over 99.9% reliability. | 34% | View Plans for Google Fiber Webpass |
*Pricing subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas.
TV providers in Chicago, Illinois
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
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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| 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! |
| 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.
AT&T Internet + DIRECTV
Access to 300+ Channels
Speeds up to 75 Mbps
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Connect multiple devices at once. Stream on your own screen.
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Bundle fiber-powered AT&T Internet with a DIRECTV package
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DIRECTV brings you every live NFL game, every Sunday with NFL SUNDAYTICKET.
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.
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.
‡ For the first 12 months.
§ For 12 mos. plus taxes and RSN fee.
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