Internet providers in Highland Park, IL
Highland Park is a city in Illinois with about 30,229 residents and roughly 13,845 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Highland Park, IL
Share of residential locations in Highland Park 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 | 97% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 77% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 53% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | HughesNet | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 3 | Viasat | 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 Highland Park
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park?
Fiber reaches about 18% of locations in Highland Park, so it is available in parts of the area but not everywhere. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 64% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 67% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 91% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Highland Park that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Highland Park at a glance
About 93% of households in Highland Park have a broadband subscription, 4 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 Highland Park?
Yes, in part. About 18% of residential locations in Highland Park can get fiber, 100% can get cable, and about 64% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Highland Park?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Highland Park, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Highland Park?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Highland Park, and 4 cover at least half. Satellite (HughesNet, Starlink, Viasat) 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 Highland Park?
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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