63/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Network Cabling And Installation Companies in Buffalo Grove, IL (2026)
242 network cabling and installation companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Buffalo Grove: MTC Networks, LLC, IFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Computer Zone USA, 341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 242 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
242 Buffalo Grove network cabling and installation companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 95 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 242 rated IT firms.
Top 10 network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTC Networks, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (140) | Chicago, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago | 63 | 5.0★ (69) | Chicago, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | True North Tek LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (47) | McHenry, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Chicago Data Cabling | 62 | 5.0★ (28) | Wheaton, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Chicago Network Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (14) | Niles, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Nestech Computers Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (220) | Albany Park, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Art's Wired Electronics LLC | 59 | 4.7★ (56) | Chicago, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | AML Electric and Communications Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (79) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | EMPIST® | 58 | 4.6★ (72) | Chicago, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | SafePoint IT | 58 | 5.0★ (244) | Palatine, 5 mi away | — | — |
The 242 best network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Based in Chicago, 21 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 23 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 21 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 11 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany Park, 18 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 220 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 18 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 EMPIST®
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 SafePoint IT
Based in Palatine, 5 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 FQCTech
Based in Franklin Park, 17 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wauconda, 13 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 21 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews, the most in Buffalo Grove.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 10 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Av-techs
Based in Round Lake Beach, 24 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 29 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#18 LeadingIT
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#19 Genuity
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Lake County Data
Based in Gurnee, 16 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 30 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 XL.net
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 LeadingIT
Based in Woodstock, 27 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Network cabling and installation companies ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 242 ranked network cabling and installation companies here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Buffalo Grove
20 more network cabling and installation companies within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Voltage Communications | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Advanced Business Networks Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Azerics Company | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| CelereTech, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Chicagotech | In Buffalo Grove | |
| CNT Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| CTFLY | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Datastrive | Managed IT Services Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Diamond web solutions | In Buffalo Grove | |
| Diffraction Cloud | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Frontier Networks LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Fullerton Engineering Consultants LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| iTeleco | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Kace Communications | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| LapTech Computer Repair Services | 4.8★ (38) | In Buffalo Grove |
| Project Resource Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Red Door Shield by Red Door Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Simple Solutions Technology, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Total Service Telecom | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| TURNkey | 4.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Buffalo Grove network cabling and installation companies
We scored 242 Buffalo Grove network cabling and installation companies on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Buffalo Grove data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a network cabling company
- Ask which licence, permits and inspections your job needs locally, and who arranges them.
- Ask for a site survey and a written quote that lists cable type, number of runs and testing.
- Make sure each run is tested and certified, and that you receive the results.
- Check whether the firm also installs and configures switches and Wi-Fi, or only the cabling.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a network cabling company
- Which licence do you hold for low-voltage work here, and will you pull the permit?
- Which cable category and brand do you install, and is there a manufacturer warranty?
- Will every run be tested and labelled, and will we receive the test results?
- Who handles the network equipment and Wi-Fi after the cabling is in?
- How do you handle work in occupied offices or after hours?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best network cabling company in Buffalo Grove?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked network cabling company in Buffalo Grove, IL is MTC Networks, LLC with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews. Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago (#2) and True North Tek LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 242 network cabling and installation companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many network cabling and installation companies are there in Buffalo Grove?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 242 network cabling and installation companies serving Buffalo Grove, IL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove work on weekends?
95 of 242 ranked network cabling and installation companies post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago (#2), True North Tek LLC (#3) and Chicago Data Cabling (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Buffalo Grove network cabling and installation companies have?
The median Google rating among 242 rated network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Computer Zone USA has the most, 341 reviews, and ranks #13. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank network cabling and installation companies?
Each network cabling company gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do network cabling and installation companies outside Buffalo Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Buffalo Grove city center, our service radius for network cabling and installation companies. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can network cabling and installation companies pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a network cabling company do?
Network cabling companies design and install structured cabling (Cat6, fibre), racks, Wi-Fi access points and network equipment in offices, warehouses and new buildings.
How are network cabling and installation companies in Buffalo Grove ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does network cabling and installation, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
Does network cabling need a licence?
It depends on where you are. Some states and provinces license low-voltage or limited-energy work (California’s C-7 low voltage classification and Washington’s limited energy specialty are examples) and many cities require permits. Ask the firm which licence and permits apply to your job.
What should we get when the cabling is finished?
Labelled cables and patch panels, test results for every run and a floor plan showing where each run goes. Those records make later changes and fault-finding much faster.
Update log for Buffalo Grove
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 242 network cabling and installation companies serving Buffalo Grove.
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