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Internet Providers in Harvard, Illinois

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  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Mediacom
    • Viasat
    • EarthLink
    • Rise Broadband
    • HughesNet
    • AT&T
    • E-Vergent Wireless
    • Starlink
    • Verizon
    • Always ON
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  • Availability

Home Internet in Harvard, IL

  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 55%
    Harvard speed tests confirm high speeds for Spectrum
  • 2. Mediacom
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 8.3%
  • 3. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 50.3%
  • 5. Rise Broadband
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 91.2%
  • 6. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 7. AT&T
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: IPBB, 5G Internet
    Availability: 68.8%
  • E-Vergent Wireless
    Speeds Up To
    60 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 7.8%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Verizon
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 19.8%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 50.3%

Best Internet Providers in Harvard, IL

Harvard, Illinois, residents have a range of internet solutions to choose from, but Spectrum stands out with a powerful combo of cable and fiber connection. Spectrum plans cover 55% of Harvard homes, starting at a monthly rate of $49.99. With a potential download speed of 1 Gbps, Spectrum is an excellent pick for households with substantial bandwidth needs, such as intensive gaming or remote work.

Another solid choice is AT&T Internet, which provides an IPBB connection to 46% of homes in Harvard. While AT&T's maximum download speed of 100 Mbps doesn't compete with Spectrum's, its $55 monthly rate offers great value to those looking for dependable internet on a budget.

Looking at broad coverage in Harvard, fixed wireless connection takes the lead with nearly 96% availability. Cable and DSL connections are readily available too, covering 62% and 50% of homes respectively. However, fiber connection lags behind, only covering 2% of the area. Satellite connectivity mirrors the widespread fixed wireless coverage, ensuring consistent internet service to every corner of Harvard, no matter how remote.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • AT&T
  • Always ON
68.77%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
  • Mediacom
55.02%

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Internet Provider Store Locations in Harvard, IL

Provider Connection Types in Harvard, IL

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Harvard, IL
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
49.69%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
61.99%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
2.15%

List of Internet Providers in Harvard, IL

Provider Type Top Speed
Spectrum Cable 1 Gbps
Mediacom Cable 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
AT&T IPBB, 5G Internet 25 Mbps
E-Vergent Wireless Fixed Wireless 60 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Verizon 5G Internet 50 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Harvard, IL

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Mediacom $19.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $99.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Rise Broadband $55/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
AT&T Internet $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps IPBB, 5G Internet
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Verizon $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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