Internet providers in Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
ZIP code 60018 is in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Des Plaines 60018: local snapshot
About 89% of the 9,812 households in 60018 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Illinois average of 89%. That ranks 60018#521 of 1312 ZIP codes in Illinois for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Des Plaines, Illinois
Share of residential locations in Des Plaines 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 | Astound Broadband | Fiber, Cable | 86% | |
| 4 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 84% | |
| 5 | Verizon | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 70% | Check availability |
| 6 | Everywhere Wireless | Fixed wireless | 1% | |
| 7 | American Heartland Fiber Networks | Fiber, Fixed wireless | <1% |
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 technologies are available in Des Plaines?
Fiber is widely available: about 50% of locations in Des Plaines can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 99% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 93% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Des Plaines that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Des Plaines 60018
Xfinity reports service to the most residential locations in Des Plaines, about 100%. 5 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (Xfinity, AT&T, 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.
Broadband adoption in 60018 (89%) is close to the Des Plaines average of 91%. The median age of residents is 41.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Des Plaines?
Yes, in part. About 50% of residential locations in Des Plaines can get fiber, 99% can get cable, and about 99% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Des Plaines?
Xfinity reports service to about 100% of residential locations in Des Plaines, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Des Plaines?
5 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Des Plaines, and 5 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 Des Plaines 60018?
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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