Internet Providers in Waukegan, IL

Over 1,333 people in Waukegan found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

90.52% availability
EarthLink Fiber logo

Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

<strong>Authentic fiber connection, from the network to your door.</strong>

#2

Xfinity

87.7% availability
Xfinity logo

Connection Types:

Cable, Television and Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2645)

Comcast customers get access to millions of WiFi hotspots nationwide!

#3

AT&T

90.52% availability
AT&T logo

Connection Types:

Fiber, Television and 5G Home Internet
Speed up to:

1 Gbps

User Review:

(2629)

AT&T Internet offers lightning-fast, high-speed internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps at a great price.

#4

Viasat

98.41% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

#5

HughesNet

99.77% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite and Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

#6

Starlink

97% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite
Speed up to:

400 Mbps

User Review:

(2978)

Fast Satellite Internet available almost anywhere on Earth.

Television Only Providers in Waukegan, IL

#1DIRECTV

DIRECTV

Stream DIRECTV over your internet connection...no dish required. Get CHOICE for $89.99/mo. with a 2-year price guarantee, locals, and Regional Sports Networks. Call to learn about channel counts and the premium channels included for the first 3 months!

DIRECTV provides Television in Waukegan, IL

  • Stream over your internet connection; no dish required
  • 2-year price guarantee — no annual contract
  • Preferred video provider
  • New subscriptions to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN UNLIMITED included
  • CHOICE package: 125+ channels, 75k+ Video on demand, locals & RSNs included
  • Self-setup in minutes; no technician needed
DIRECTV television pricing starting at:
$59.99

#2Dish Network

Dish Network

DISH Network is ranked #1 in customer satisfaction by J.D. Power

Dish Network provides Television in Waukegan, IL

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Dish Network television pricing starting at:
$64.99

#1

Best Provider Overall

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Gaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Streaming

EarthLink Fiber

Best Provider for Availability

HughesNet

Waukegan, IL - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Waukegan, IL has a total of 20 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 3 DSL providers, 6 Fixed Wireless providers and 3 Satellite providers.


Waukegan sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan, where the old port and lakeside neighborhoods still anchor the city. As you head inland, roads and growth cluster around the I‑94 corridor and the Union Pacific rail line. Fiber is widely available in downtown Waukegan and the lakefront neighborhoods near Sheridan Road, while south-side postwar subdivisions remain largely served by cable. That history of industrial waterfront and midcentury suburban expansion means newer builds and apartment conversions often get full fiber with strong uploads for video calls and cloud backups, while houses farther from the main corridors tend to see cable's higher downloads but weaker uploads and occasional evening slowdowns.

Compare Waukegan, IL Internet Providers Ranked by Fastest Speed


Use the below tables to compare high-speed internet service providers with internet speeds as well as data caps in Waukegan, Illinois

Your Best Internet Service Option By Usage

Fastest Internet Speeds in Waukegan, Illinois

Internet Provider Types in Waukegan, Illinois

  • Cable - 72.99%
  • DSL - 90.52%
  • Fixed Wireless - 100%
  • Satellite - 100%

Widest Coverage Providers in Waukegan, Illinois

Below is a list of the Fiber Internet options in Waukegan, Illinois with up to Gigabit connections. Search Fiber-optic internet plans and internet packages.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. AT&T - 1 Gbps - Fiber, Television and 5G Home Internet
  3. Cyberonic - 11 Mbps - Fiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless
  4. Level 3 Communications - Fiber, DSL and Copper
  5. Zayo Group - Fiber, Copper and Fixed Wireless

Here are the internet providers that have the best availability in Waukegan, Illinois, ranked by quality of service and fast speeds.

  1. EarthLink Fiber - 5 Gbps - Fiber
  2. HughesNet - 100 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  3. Viasat - 150 Mbps - Satellite and Phone
  4. Starlink - 400 Mbps - Satellite
  5. AT&T - 1 Gbps - Fiber, Television and 5G Home Internet
  6. Xfinity - 2 Gbps - Cable, Television and Phone

Frequently Asked Questions about Waukegan, IL

Which provider offers the best internet service in Waukegan, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Waukegan, IL, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and pricing starting at $39.95.

How many internet providers provide service in Waukegan, IL?

There are currently 6 providers that offer internet service in Waukegan, IL.

What providers offer internet service in Waukegan, IL.

HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink, EarthLink Fiber, AT&T and Xfinity offer internet service in Waukegan, IL.

What is the cheapest internet provider in Waukegan, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the cheapest internet provider in Waukegan, IL, with pricing starting at $39.95.

What provider has the fastest speeds in Waukegan, IL?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Waukegan, IL, with maximum speeds reaching 5 Gbps.

Compare Internet Providers in Waukegan, Illinois by Coverage Area

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.E-Vergent.com logoE-Vergent.com15 Mbps4 MbpsFixed Wireless100.00%
2.HughesNet logoHughesNetView Plans100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite and Phone99.77%
3.Viasat logoViasatView Plans150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite and Phone98.41%
4.Starlink logoStarlink400 Mbps44 MbpsSatellite97.00%
5.EarthLink Fiber logoEarthLink FiberView Plans5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber90.52%
6.AT&T logoAT&TView Plans1 Gbps1 GbpsFiber, Television and 5G Home Internet90.52%
7.Cyberonic logoCyberonic11 Mbps11 MbpsFiber, Cable, DSL, Copper and Fixed Wireless90.52%
8.Xfinity logoXfinity2 Gbps1 GbpsCable, Television and Phone87.70%
9.JAB Broadband logoJAB Broadband5 Mbps1 MbpsFixed Wireless48.90%
10.Global Capacity logoGlobal Capacity6 Mbps~DSL and Copper1.41%
11.Business Only Broadband logoBusiness Only Broadband~~Fixed Wireless~
12.T-Mobile 5G Home Internet logoT-Mobile 5G Home Internet~~Fixed Wireless, Mobile and 5G Home Internet~
13.Level 3 Communications logoLevel 3 Communications~~Fiber, DSL and Copper~
14.Zayo Group logoZayo Group~~Fiber, Copper and Fixed Wireless~

Free wireless internet access points in Waukegan, IL

Waukegan Public Library
128 North County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 623-2041