Coverage at a Glance
Percentage of Glen Ellyn addresses where each technology is available.
How Glen Ellyn Compares
Fiber availability vs. neighbors and nearby cities
* Fiber % = residential addresses with fiber available.
Coverage Map
Explore internet availability across Glen Ellyn. Click any area to see coverage details and providers.
Cable Internet
The reliable choice for most households
Glen Ellyn has excellent cable infrastructure. Xfinity and Astound Broadband cover virtually every address, offering speeds that handle video calls, 4K streaming, and multiple devices with ease.
What cable delivers
- Speeds up to 2,000 Mbps download
- Available at 100% of addresses
- Reliable for everyday use
- Multiple providers = competitive pricing
Good to know
- Upload speeds are slower (10-35 Mbps typical)
- Speeds can slow during peak evening hours
- Prices often increase after promo periods
5G Home Internet
The fast-growing alternative you might not know about
12% of U.S. households now use 5G home internet, up from virtually zero in 2020. Getting started can be as easy as picking up a device from your local T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T store and plugging it into the wall at home — no technician visit, no drilling holes, no waiting for an appointment.
What 5G home delivers
- Simple self-install — no technician
- Often $25-50/month (cheaper than cable)
- No contracts at most providers
- No data caps on most plans
Good to know
- Speeds vary by location (100-300 Mbps typical)
- Weather and network traffic can affect performance
- Not ideal for competitive gaming
- Check availability at your specific address
Fiber Internet
The gold standard — where available
Fiber-optic internet is the fastest and most reliable technology available. It delivers symmetrical speeds (upload = download) and doesn't slow down during peak hours. The catch? It's currently available at only 6.8% of Glen Ellyn addresses.
What fiber delivers
- Symmetrical speeds (upload = download)
- Up to 7,000 Mbps in some areas
- Rock-solid reliability
- Best latency for gaming & video calls
Good to know
- Only 6.8% of addresses currently served
- May require installation appointment
- Premium pricing at higher tiers
Which Option Is Right for You?
Family Streaming
→ Cable
Reliable speeds for multiple devices
Remote Worker
→ Fiber or Cable
Consistent connection for video calls
Budget-Conscious
→ 5G Home
Lowest monthly cost, no contracts
Gamer
→ Fiber
Lowest latency, fastest uploads
Renter
→ 5G Home
No installation, take it when you move
Content Creator
→ Fiber
Fast uploads for video/streaming
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Only 6.8% of Glen Ellyn addresses have fiber internet available as of June 2025. The main fiber providers are ClearWave and AT&T Fiber.
About This Data
This report uses location-level data from the FCC Broadband Data Collection (June 2025), which shows service availability reported by internet providers for each address in the Glen Ellyn ZIP code (60137).
This data is self-reported by ISPs to the FCC, so some information may be inaccurate. If you believe your address is incorrectly listed, you can file a challenge with the FCC.