Internet providers in Des Plaines, IL

Internet in Des Plaines

Moving towns or switching internet providers can be confusing and stressful. Comparing internet providers against the averages in the Des Plaines area can help you choose the right internet and get back to your life.

Des Plaines Residential Internet Coverage

Des Plaines, a northern Chicago suburb that sits close to O'Hare International Airport, is served by a wide variety of internet service providers and technologies. Some of the options you can explore include DSL, fiber optic, and cable.

AT&T brings consistent high-speed connections to Des Plaines and other Chicagoland cities. The network sprawls across all of Des Plaines, stretching to reach Rand in the north and Mount Prospect in the south. The network runs from Dempster in the west to Oakton in the east.

Xfinity is a major cable provider in Des Plaines. Its network is fairly similar to what AT&T offers, covering the whole city and many other Chicago suburbs.

WOW! offers several upload and download speeds in Des Plaines, offering plans at various price points. Like other ISPs, WOW! covers most major Chicagoland areas. Some covered neighborhoods include Algonquin, downtown, Touhy, Mount Prospect, and Oakton.

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Average download speed
154.43 Mbps

Average upload speed
55.56 Mbps

Average latency (ping)
16.1 ms

Average jitter
30.04 ms

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What is the best internet provider in Des Plaines?

AT&T - Great value
EarthLink - Multiple service types available
Xfinity - High speeds widely available
Hughesnet - Perfect for rural areas
Viasat - Widely available

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Summary of Des Plaines internet providers

Provider	Type	Download speeds up to	User rating	Order online
AT&T	Fiber	5000 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for AT&T
EarthLink	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.0/5	View Plans for EarthLink
Xfinity	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.5/5	View Plans for Xfinity
Astound Broadband	Cable	1200 Mbps	3.0/5	View Plans for Astound Broadband
Hughesnet	Satellite	100 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Hughesnet
Viasat	Satellite	150 Mbps	3/5	View Plans for Viasat
ispMint	DSL	100 Mbps	4.5/5
Easy Internet Now	Fiber	5000 Mbps	4.5/5
Urban Communications	Fixed Wireless	10 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for Urban Communications
e-vergent	Fixed Wireless	60 Mbps	N/A	View Plans for e-vergent