Internet providers in Gurnee, IL
Gurnee is a village in Illinois with about 30,486 residents and roughly 13,801 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Gurnee, IL
Share of residential locations in Gurnee 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 | AT&T | Fiber, DSL, Fixed wireless | 94% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 84% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 81% | |
| 5 | American Heartland Fiber Networks | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 12% |
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 Gurnee
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Gurnee, about 100%. 4 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile Home Internet), 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 Gurnee?
Fiber is limited in Gurnee, reaching about 11% of locations. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 76% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 72% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 97% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Gurnee that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Gurnee at a glance
About 95% of households in Gurnee have a broadband subscription, 5 points above 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 Gurnee?
Yes, in part. About 11% of residential locations in Gurnee can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 76% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Gurnee?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Gurnee, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Gurnee?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee?
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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