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Best Network Cabling And Installation Companies in Portage Park, IL (2026)

251 network cabling and installation companies ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Portage Park: Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago, IFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: Computer Zone USA, 341 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 251 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

251 Portage Park network cabling and installation companies are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 103 open Saturdays and 64 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 251 rated IT firms.

Top 10 network cabling and installation companies in Portage Park at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 network cabling and installation companies in Portage Park at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago655.0★ (69)Chicago, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2MTC Networks, LLC645.0★ (140)Chicago, 10 mi away——
3Chicago Data Cabling625.0★ (28)Wheaton, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Nestech Computers Inc.624.9★ (220)Albany Park, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Chicago Network Solutions625.0★ (14)Niles, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Art's Wired Electronics LLC614.7★ (56)Chicago, 2 mi away——
7True North Tek LLC615.0★ (47)McHenry, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8EMPIST®614.6★ (72)Chicago, 9 mi away——
9Computer Zone USA594.8★ (341)Chicago, 5 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
10FQCTech585.0★ (14)Franklin Park, 11 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 251 best network cabling and installation companies in Portage Park, 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.

  1. Based in Chicago, 10 mi away

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  2. Based in Wheaton, 18 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1502 E Illinois St, Wheaton, IL 60187
  3. Based in Niles, 6 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7146 W Lill St, Niles, IL 60714
  4. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.7★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4938 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
  5. Based in McHenry, 39 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 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.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1819 N Dot St Ste 7A, McHenry, IL 60050
  6. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 4.6★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 W Monroe St #400, Chicago, IL 60603
  7. Based in Chicago, 5 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews, the most in Portage Park.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 10 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1340 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
  8. Based in Franklin Park, 11 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 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.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
  9. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    651 W Washington Blvd #103, Chicago, IL 60661
  10. Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    600 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60661
  11. #16 XL.net

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1 E Erie St Ste 525 #244, Chicago, IL 60611
  12. Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
  13. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer networking service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    205 N Michigan Ave Suit 810, Chicago, IL 60601
  14. Based in Aurora, 27 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4267 Meridian Pkwy, Aurora, IL 60504
  15. Based in Gurnee, 9 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 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.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  16. Based in Orland Park, 22 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13647 SW Hwy, Orland Park, IL 60462
  17. Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Audio visual equipment repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3538 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60609

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 251 ranked network cabling and installation companies here; the rest are on their profiles.

network cabling and installation companies in Portage Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Surge Solutions - IT Services Chicago565.0★ (44)12 mi
27Mader Solutions LLC565.0★ (9)20 mi
28SafePoint IT565.0★ (244)18 mi
29TekkEez Tech Repair564.6★ (73)7 mi
30ITGuy Solutions564.7★ (122)18 mi
31Sphinx Computer554.9★ (132)12 mi
32Shartega IT555.0★ (123)7 mi
33AJ Technology Company - Managed IT Support & Services Chicago554.8★ (72)25 mi
34Corporate Technologies554.8★ (32)8 mi
35Elite Fiber Optics554.1★ (9)6 mi
36Advanced Data Technologies, Inc554.6★ (10)27 mi
37KINITRON NETWORKS555.0★ (13)21 mi
38ITGuy Solutions555.0★ (10)15 mi
39Tech SMART Electronics Solutions554.4★ (110)5 mi
40Southlake Telecommunications554.0★ (8)39 mi
41Business Technology Solutions555.0★ (91)3 mi
42Atlantic Construction Companies, Inc.554.0★ (4)30 mi
43Equinix Data Centers - E Cermak Road, Chicago554.2★ (59)10 mi
44Netvelo, Inc.554.8★ (8)23 mi
45Av-techs555.0★ (90)38 mi
46Flowing Through Connections, Inc.555.0★ (7)10 mi
47Handled IT Partners544.9★ (21)5 mi
48Sifu Techs PC & Mac, Mobile Repair Genius LLC544.8★ (36)4 mi
49National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company544.5★ (12)19 mi
50AlignLayerNine545.0★ (117)11 mi

Also serving Portage Park

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.

Unranked network cabling and installation companies serving Portage Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABC Voltage Communications5.0★ (2)9 mi
AK NETWORKIn Portage Park
Azerics Company3.0★ (2)7 mi
Chicagoland Electri-Comm Inc.5.0★ (2)15 mi
CNT Tech5.0★ (2)14 mi
CTFLY5.0★ (2)19 mi
Datastrive | Managed IT Services Chicago5.0★ (2)1 mi
Diffraction Cloud5.0★ (2)4 mi
Frontier Networks LLC.5.0★ (2)18 mi
iTeleco5.0★ (2)15 mi
JMA Consulting - Chicago Managed IT Services Company5.0★ (2)8 mi
Net Voice Now, LLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Project Resource Solutions4.5★ (2)6 mi
Red Door Shield by Red Door Technologies5.0★ (2)1 mi
Saganashkee Tech5.0★ (2)20 mi
Simple Solutions Technology, LLC5.0★ (2)6 mi
SkyView Technology, Inc - IT Support and Managed IT Services in Chicago5.0★ (2)9 mi
Total Service Telecom5.0★ (2)11 mi
TURNkey4.0★ (2)14 mi
Volle Technical Development3.5★ (2)20 mi

How we ranked Portage Park network cabling and installation companies

We scored 251 Portage Park 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Portage Park data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a network cabling company

  1. Ask which licence, permits and inspections your job needs locally, and who arranges them.
  2. Ask for a site survey and a written quote that lists cable type, number of runs and testing.
  3. Make sure each run is tested and certified, and that you receive the results.
  4. Check whether the firm also installs and configures switches and Wi-Fi, or only the cabling.
  5. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  6. 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 Portage Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best network cabling company in Portage Park?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked network cabling company in Portage Park, IL is Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. MTC Networks, LLC (#2) and Chicago Data Cabling (#3) follow. We ranked 251 network cabling and installation companies on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many network cabling and installation companies are there in Portage Park?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 251 network cabling and installation companies serving Portage Park, 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 Portage Park work on weekends?

103 of 251 ranked network cabling and installation companies post Saturday hours and 64 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Network Installation Data Cabling WiFi Security Camera Chicago (#1), Chicago Data Cabling (#3) and Nestech Computers Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Portage Park network cabling and installation companies have?

The median Google rating among 251 rated network cabling and installation companies in Portage Park is 5.0★, with a median of 13 reviews. Computer Zone USA has the most, 341 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Portage Park count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Portage Park 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 Portage Park 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 Portage Park

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 251 network cabling and installation companies serving Portage Park.