From the Loop, River North and the Fulton Market District, organizations across Chicago rely on their networks to serve customers and keep teams productive. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor that sources and compares technology providers for Chicago businesses without charging a fee.
Major employers here span finance, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare and professional services. We work with single-site companies and multi-location enterprises alike, and can keep your existing 312, 773 and 872 numbers when you change providers.
Business internet providers in Chicago
Fiber, cable, fixed wireless and 5G are all in play for Chicago businesses. Which ones reach your suite, and at what cost, depends on the building, so we check every address rather than rely on coverage maps.
Regional, cable and fiber providers in our portfolio with network in Illinois include Astound Business Solutions, Bluebird Fiber, Brightspeed Business, Comcast Business, Everstream, Frontier, Metronet and Rise Broadband.
We also source Chicago locations through national and global providers such as 365 Data Centers, ACC Business, Access One, AireSpring, Arelion, ark data centers, AT&T, BCN, Broadvoice and CallTower, along with fixed wireless, cellular and satellite options where wired service is limited.
Provider availability varies by street address and building. We verify serviceability for each of your locations before recommending a design. View all providers.
Services we source for Chicago businesses
Connectivity in Chicago
- Dedicated Internet Access
- Business Broadband
- Fixed Wireless Internet
- Internet Failover and Backup
- SD-WAN
- Ethernet Private Line
- 5G and LTE Wireless Internet
- Satellite Internet
Voice and collaboration in Chicago
- Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)
- Hosted PBX and Business VoIP
- SIP Trunking
- POTS Line Replacement
- Microsoft Teams Voice
- Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
Cloud and security in Chicago
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Managed Firewall
- Colocation
- Backup as a Service (BaaS)
- Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS)
- Managed IT Services
- Managed Wi-Fi and LAN
Industries we advise in Chicago
Our recommendations reflect the compliance, uptime and budget realities of each sector.
- Healthcare
- Financial Services
- Logistics and Transportation
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Retail
How it works
- Share your addresses and goals. Call (702) 603-4355 or use the form on this page.
- We check availability. We identify every viable provider for each Chicago location.
- You compare quotes. Pricing, terms and service levels are presented side by side.
- We manage delivery. We coordinate the order, installation and any escalations.
Also serving Illinois
Connectivity Counsel is based in Las Vegas, Nevada and advises businesses nationwide. Elsewhere in Illinois we support Aurora. See the Illinois overview or all locations.
Frequently asked questions
Which business internet providers are available in Chicago?
Availability depends on the exact address. Chicago businesses can typically choose among fiber, cable, fixed wireless and cellular providers. Connectivity Counsel checks every provider for your location and returns comparable quotes.
How long does it take to install fiber internet in Chicago?
If the building is already connected to a provider's fiber, installation commonly takes 30 to 60 days. If construction is required, it can take 90 days or longer. We confirm timelines per provider and can arrange temporary wireless service in the interim.
Can I keep my 312 phone numbers if I switch providers?
Yes. Local and toll-free numbers can be ported to a new provider. We manage the porting process so service is not interrupted.
Does Connectivity Counsel have an office in Chicago?
Connectivity Counsel is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada and serves Chicago businesses remotely, working with providers that have local networks and technicians in Illinois.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for services in Chicago?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.