Lake County Digital Growth Initiative

High Speed Internet Access

Thousands of Lake County households are eligible for the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that helps connect families struggling to afford internet service.

Save up to $30 per month on internet costs and receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchase.

 
See if you are eligible to receive discounts through the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) >



What is Lake County Doing to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in the Area?

The Lake County Board created a Special Committee that has been working to better understand the current state of high-speed internet service in Lake County and come up with recommendations for improvement. A breakdown of the population that is unserved and underserved with high-speed internet access can be found below. View a map of fixed broadband coverage in Lake County.


Share Your Thoughts on Broadband in Lake County

Share your opinion by joining our Lake County Broadband Community Meeting on Wednesday, September 13 from 6-8 p.m. at the University Center of the College of Lake County in Grayslake. We want to hear from you.

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Unserved Areas

An unserved area has an internet connection speed of fewer than 25 megabits per second (Mbps) in download speed and 3 Mbps in upload speed.

Incorporated

Population: 9857
Households & Businesses: 1522
Age 18+: 9080
Age Under 18: 777

Unincorporated

Population: 1720
Households & Businesses: 574
Age 18+: 1405
Age Under 18: 315

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Underserved Areas

An underserved area has an internet connection speed of fewer than 100 megabits per second (Mbps) in download speed and 20 Mbps in upload speed.

Incorporated

Population: 1857
Households & Businesses: 1333
Age 18+: 1812
Age Under 18: 45

Unincorporated

Population: 234
Households & Businesses: 94
Age 18+: 188
Age Under 18: 46

Could State and Federal Funding Be Available to Lake County?

Yes, State and Federal funding could be made available to expand high-speed internet access to underserved and unserved communities. Stay connected on the latest news from Lake County by signing up for our email list.

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