In Harlan there are 2 residential Cable providers covering 82.62% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all Cable internet providers in Harlan, IA.
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Cable Internet Service Providers in Harlan
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Harlan are not shown.
Harlan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Harlan is cable internet available?
Cable Internet Availability Key
Cable is available in 82.62% of Harlan. Areas in green have cable internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Call one of the companies with service in Harlan above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is cable internet in Harlan?
The map below shows maximum cable internet speeds by area in Harlan.
Cable Internet Speed Key
The average Harlan home can get up to 1,000 Mbps on their cable internet plan. The fastest cable download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 82.62% of residents can get.
Is cable the fastest internet I can get in Harlan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harlan you live. In general, fiber competes most often with cable in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.46% of Harlan homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Harlan homes.
Cable Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harlan, along with details on where in Harlan and at what speeds.
Mediacom Cable in Harlan, IA
Mediacom cable coverage
About 82.62%, or 4,872 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Harlan area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Harlan.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is one of the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlan. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlan. The fastest plan anyone in Harlan can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Harlan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Harlan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Harlan cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlan is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities Cable in Harlan, IA
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable coverage
About 3.09%, or 182 people, have Harlan Municipal Utilities cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west and southwest Harlan area. Harlan Municipal Utilities is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Harlan.
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable download speeds
Harlan Municipal Utilities is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harlan. Versus other cable providers in the area, Harlan Municipal Utilities cable is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harlan. The fastest plan anyone in Harlan can order from Harlan Municipal Utilities goes up to 100 Mbps, and all Harlan customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities cable upload speeds
In Harlan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Harlan Municipal Utilities cable. Compared to other ISPs, Harlan Municipal Utilities is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Harlan cable providers. Harlan Municipal Utilities offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harlan is up to 100 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
Harlan Cable by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harlan or any of the areas nearby.
How does cable internet in Harlan compare to the rest of Iowa?
Cable internet speeds in Harlan are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 1,000 Mbps in the city. The state has similar cable availability compared to the city. Average cable coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 82.62% in Harlan.
What zip codes have cable internet?
Cable internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harlan are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does cable internet look like in other cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
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