Chicago, IL Cable TV Providers
Find TV providers in Chicago, IL
1. DIRECTV
- 100% available in Chicago
- Satellite TV service provider
- TV channels up to 150+
- Prices from $69.99/mo for 75+ channels
DIRECTV
DIRECTV in Chicago is the best TV provider for an estimated 100% of households. The company offers Chicago residents up to 150 channels and deals start at $49.99 to $164.97 per month.
DIRECTV Deals for April 2025 in Chicago, IL
| Deal | Includes | Number of channels | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV ENTERTAINMENT | TV | 75+ | $69.99 |
| DIRECTV CHOICE ™ | TV | 105+ | $84.99 |
| DIRECTV ULTIMATE | TV | 140+ | $114.99 |
| DIRECTV PREMIER | TV | 150+ | $159.99 |
2. Xfinity
- 97.7% available in Chicago
- Cable TV service provider
- TV channels up to 200+
- Bundle internet options up to 987 Mbps
- Prices from $30.00/mo for 10+ channels
Xfinity TV
Xfinity in Chicago is available to an estimated 97% of households. The company offers Chicago residents up to 200 channels and prices range from $30.00 to $90.00 per month.
Xfinity Deals for April 2025 in Chicago, IL
| Deal | Includes | Number of channels | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Basic TV | TV | 10+ | $30.00* |
| *Requires Auto Pay and EcoBill enrollment. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, Broadcast TV Fee (up to $10.00/mo.), Regional Sports Fee (up to $8.25/mo.) and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the term agreement. Additional outlet service fee applies for multi-room viewing. | |||
| Xfinity Performance Starter + Basic + Xfinity Voice | TV, Internet (up to 25 Mbps) | 10+ | $50.00* |
| *Price for 12 months. Requires Auto Pay and EcoBill enrollment. 1-year minimum term agreement required. Early termination fee applies if all Xfinity services (other than Xfinity Mobile) are cancelled during the agreement term. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, Broadcast TV Fee (up to $10.00/mo.), Regional Sports Fee (up to $8.25/mo.) and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the term agreement. Additional outlet service fee applies for multi-room viewing. | |||
| Xfinity Extra TV | TV | 125+ | $70.00* |
| *Requires Auto Pay and EcoBill enrollment. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, Broadcast TV Fee (up to $10.00/mo.), Regional Sports Fee (up to $8.25/mo.) and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the term agreement. Additional outlet service fee applies for multi-room viewing. | |||
| Xfinity Preferred TV | TV | 200+ | $90.00* |
| *Requires Auto Pay and EcoBill enrollment. Equipment, installation, taxes and fees, Broadcast TV Fee (up to $10.00/mo.), Regional Sports Fee (up to $8.25/mo.) and other applicable charges extra, and subject to change during and after the term agreement. Additional outlet service fee applies for multi-room viewing. | |||
3. RCN
- 97.7% available in Chicago
- Cable TV service provider
- TV channels up to 295+
- Bundle internet options up to 1 Gbps
- Prices from $34.99/mo for 70+ channels and up to 25 Mbps download speed
RCN TV
RCN in Chicago is the most widely available TV provider with the most channels for an estimated 97% of households. The company offers Chicago residents up to 295 channels and prices vary from $34.99 to $119.99 per month.
RCN Deals for April 2025 in Chicago, IL
| Deal | Includes | Number of channels | Monthly Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCN 25 Mbps Internet, Digital Basic TV | TV, Internet (up to 25 Mbps) | 70+ | $34.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN 25 Mbps Internet, Digital Basic TV, Phone | TV, Internet (up to 25 Mbps) | 70+ | $44.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN Signature TV | TV | 295+ | $64.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN Gig Internet, Digital Basic TV | TV, Internet (up to 1000 Mbps) | 70+ | $64.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN 25 Mbps Internet, Signature TV | TV, Internet (up to 25 Mbps) | 295+ | $74.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN Gig Internet, Digital Basic TV, Phone | TV, Internet (up to 1000 Mbps) | 70+ | $74.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN 25 Mbps Internet, Signature TV, Phone | TV, Internet (up to 25 Mbps) | 295+ | $84.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN Gig Internet, Signature TV | TV, Internet (up to 1000 Mbps) | 295+ | $109.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
| RCN Gig Internet, Signature TV, Phone | TV, Internet (up to 1000 Mbps) | 295+ | $119.99* |
| *Price for 12 months. No contract required. | |||
4. Access Media 3
- 2.7% available in Chicago
- Cable TV service provider
- Bundle internet options up to 100 Mbps
Access Media 3 TV
Access Media 3 in Chicago is available to an estimated 3% of households.
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4 TV Providers in Chicago, IL
Chicago has three main wired TV providers including Xfinity, RCN and AT&T. The most channels available to homes in Chicago is 295. DIRECTV offers satellite TV plans starting at $35.00* plus taxes per month. Cord cutters will need to check their local ISPs for the best speeds and most data for streaming.
| Provider | Connection | Number of channels | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | Satellite TV | Up to 150+ | 100% |
| Xfinity | Cable TV | Up to 200+ | 98% |
| RCN | Cable TV | Up to 295+ | 98% |
| Access Media 3 | Cable TV | -- | 3% |
| Provider | Connection | Number of channels | Availability |
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Local TV Channels (Over-the-Air) in Chicago, IL
| Channel | Affiliate | Network | Signal | Operating From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | WBBM | CBS | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 5-1 | WMAQ | NBC | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 7-1 | WLS- | ABC | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 9-1 | WGNT | CW | Strong | Portsmouth, VA |
| 11-1 | WTTW | PBS | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 20-1 | WYCC | PBS | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 26-1 | WCIU | IND | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 32-1 | WFLD | FOX | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 38-1 | WCPX | ION | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 44-1 | WSNS | TELEMUNDO | Strong | Chicago, IL |
| 50-1 | WPWR | MYTV | Strong | Gary, IN |
| 60-1 | WXFT | TELEFUTURA | Strong | Aurora, IL |
| 62-1 | WJYS | IND | Strong | Hammond, IN |
| 66-1 | WGBO | UNIVISION | Strong | Joliet, IL |
| 56-1 | WYIN | PBS | Moderate | Gary, IN |
| 16-1 | WNDU | NBC | Weak | South Bend, IN |
| 22-1 | WSBT | CBS | Weak | South Bend, IN |
| 35-1 | WWTO | TBN | Weak | La Salle, IL |
| 4-1 | WTMJ | NBC | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 6-1 | WITI | FOX | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 10-1 | WMVS | PBS | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 12-1 | WISN | ABC | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 18-1 | WVTV | CW | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 24-1 | WCGV | MYTV | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 28-1 | WSJV | FOX | No Signal | Elkhart, IN |
| 34-1 | WNIT | PBS | No Signal | South Bend, IN |
| 36-1 | WMVT | PBS | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 46-1 | WHME | IND | No Signal | South Bend, IN |
| 55-1 | WPXE | ION | No Signal | Kenosha, WI |
| 58-1 | WDJT | CBS | No Signal | Milwaukee, WI |
| 68-1 | IND | No Signal | , |
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