Internet providers in Chicago Heights, IL
Chicago Heights is a city in Illinois with about 26,938 residents and roughly 12,916 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Chicago Heights, IL
Share of residential locations in Chicago Heights where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xfinity | Cable | 99% | |
| 2 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 93% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 66% | |
| 4 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 65% | Check availability |
| 5 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 41% | Check availability |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What to know about internet in Chicago Heights
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Chicago Heights, about 99%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, Astound Broadband, T-Mobile Home Internet, and Verizon), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
What technologies are available in Chicago Heights?
Fiber is limited in Chicago Heights, reaching about 0% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 73% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 75% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Chicago Heights that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Chicago Heights at a glance
About 85% of households in Chicago Heights have a broadband subscription, 5 points below the Illinois average of 89%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023).
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Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Chicago Heights?
Yes, in part. About 0% of residential locations in Chicago Heights can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 73% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Chicago Heights?
Xfinity reports service to about 99% of residential locations in Chicago Heights, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Chicago Heights?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Chicago Heights, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Chicago Heights?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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