In Hardin County there are 6 residential Fiber providers covering 77.82% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,503 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 Fiber internet providers in Hardin County, IA.
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Hardin County, IA Availability Maps
Fiber Internet Service Providers in Hardin County
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 Hardin County are not shown.
Hardin County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hardin County is fiber internet available?
Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 77.82% of Hardin County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is MetroNet. Call one of the companies with service in Hardin County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Hardin County?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hardin County.
Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Hardin County home can get up to 2,503 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 5,120 Mbps, which 29.19% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 6.55% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hardin County.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hardin County, and slower in the west areas of the county.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hardin County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hardin County you live. In general, fixed wireless competes most often with fiber in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 76.73% of Hardin County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 5.01% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for 1.08%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 15.72%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.45% of Hardin County homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hardin County, along with details on where in Hardin County and at what speeds.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative Fiber in Hardin County, IA
LightNet fiber coverage
About 30.53%, or 5,153 people, have LightNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, southeast, south, central, northeast, and southwest Hardin County area. LightNet is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hardin County.
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber download speeds
LightNet is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, LightNet fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from LightNet goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for LightNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, LightNet is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. LightNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
MetroNet Fiber in Hardin County, IA
MetroNet fiber coverage
About 29.19%, or 4,927 people, have MetroNet fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the north and northwest Hardin County area. MetroNet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hardin County.
MetroNet fiber download speeds
MetroNet is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, MetroNet fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from MetroNet goes up to 5,120 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
MetroNet fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for MetroNet fiber. Compared to other ISPs, MetroNet is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. MetroNet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 5,120 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 5,120.0 Mbps
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage
About 9.24%, or 1,559 people, have Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest, west, south, and central Hardin County area. Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. Hubbard Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Radcliffe Telephone Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Radcliffe Telephone fiber coverage
About 5.66%, or 956 people, have Radcliffe Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest and west Hardin County area. Radcliffe Telephone is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Radcliffe Telephone fiber download speeds
Radcliffe Telephone is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Radcliffe Telephone fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Radcliffe Telephone goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Radcliffe Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Radcliffe Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Radcliffe Telephone is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. Radcliffe Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Dumont Telephone Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Dumont Telephone fiber coverage
About 2.26%, or 381 people, have Dumont Telephone fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the northeast and north Hardin County area. Dumont Telephone is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Dumont Telephone fiber download speeds
Dumont Telephone is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Dumont Telephone fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Dumont Telephone goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Dumont Telephone fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Dumont Telephone fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Dumont Telephone is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. Dumont Telephone offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association Fiber in Hardin County, IA
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber coverage
About 1.93%, or 325 people, have Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southwest Hardin County area. Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association is one of the smallest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hardin County.
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber download speeds
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hardin County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hardin County. The fastest plan anyone in Hardin County can order from Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association goes up to 500 Mbps, and all Hardin County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber upload speeds
In Hardin County download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association is average where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Hardin County fiber providers. Ellsworth Cooperative Telephone Association offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hardin County is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Hardin County Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hardin County or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Hardin County compare to the rest of Iowa?
Fiber internet speeds in Hardin County are much faster versus the average speeds in Iowa: 0.00 Mbps in Iowa versus 2,503 Mbps in the county. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Iowa is 0.00% versus 77.82% in Hardin County.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hardin County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does fiber internet look like in other counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Grundy County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Hamilton County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Black Hawk County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Webster County, IA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Buchanan County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Calhoun County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delaware County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Sac County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ida County, IA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Dubuque County, IA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Benton County, IN: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, OK: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, MT: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Blaine County, ID: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming County, WV: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Big Horn County, WY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Big Horn County, MT: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bienville Parish, LA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bibb County, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Bethel Census Area, AK: less fiber coverage, slower speeds