Ranked #1 in Highland
Based in Chicago, 28 mi away
Ranked #1 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.
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Best overall in Highland: Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago, IFR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Computer Zone USA, 341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 177 ranked; ranked #16.
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177 Highland network cabling and installation companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 73 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 177 rated IT firms.
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 | Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago | 62 | 5.0★ (69) | Chicago, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Always A Solution Computer Services | 61 | 5.0★ (202) | Chesterton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | MTC Networks, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (140) | Chicago, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Southlake Telecommunications | 59 | 4.0★ (8) | Gary, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Chicago Data Cabling | 59 | 5.0★ (28) | Wheaton, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Cloudbusters, Inc. | 59 | 4.8★ (36) | Crown Point, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | EMPIST® | 58 | 4.6★ (72) | Chicago, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Nestech Computers Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (220) | Albany Park, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Chicago Network Solutions | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Niles, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Art's Wired Electronics LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (56) | Chicago, 31 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Highland
Based in Chicago, 28 mi away
Ranked #1 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 Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 38 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Gary, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheaton, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Crown Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Albany Park, 31 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Niles, 38 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Chicago, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Orland Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Midlothian, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Chicago, 29 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews, the most in Highland.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Schererville, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Chicago, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Mokena, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications contractor”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palos Heights, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 26 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake in the Hills, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 36 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
We scored 177 Highland 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 Highland 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 |