Internet providers in Northbrook, IL
Northbrook is a village in Illinois with about 34,642 residents and roughly 16,448 residential locations that internet providers can report on. The table below compares the providers that report service here.
Compare internet providers in Northbrook, IL
Share of residential locations in Northbrook 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 | 98% | Check availability |
| 3 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 91% | Check availability |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 86% |
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 Northbrook
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook?
Fiber is widely available: about 52% of locations in Northbrook can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 76% of locations. DSL is still reported for about 43% of locations, which can be a fallback where fiber and cable do not reach. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 99% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Northbrook that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
Northbrook at a glance
About 94% of households in Northbrook 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 Northbrook?
Yes, in part. About 52% of residential locations in Northbrook 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 Northbrook?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Northbrook, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Northbrook?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook?
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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