Fiber Optic Internet Providers and TV Companies in Harvard, IL


In Harvard there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 73.96% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 7,721 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 Harvard, IL.

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Harvard, IL Availability Maps

 

Fiber Internet Service Providers in Harvard

SURF Internet | Fiber

Availability:

71.20%

Avg. Speed:

8,000 Mbps

Sharon Telephone Company | Fiber

Availability:

1.87%

Avg. Speed:

350 Mbps

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 Harvard are not shown.

 

Harvard Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

Viasat Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

Up to 150 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Harvard is fiber internet available?

Harvard, IL map of fiber internet availability
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Fiber is available in 73.96% of Harvard. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Surf. Call one of the companies with service in Harvard above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Harvard?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Harvard.

Harvard, IL map of the fastest fiber internet speeds
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The average Harvard home can get up to 7,721 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 8,000 Mbps, which 71.20% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Harvard.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the south parts of Harvard, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Harvard?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Harvard you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the city.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.20% of Harvard homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 14.02% of the city.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.61%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Harvard homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Harvard, along with details on where in Harvard and at what speeds.

SURF Internet Fiber in Harvard, IL

Surf fiber coverage

About 71.20%, or 9,077 people, have Surf fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the south, central, north, east, northwest, northeast, southwest, and west Harvard area. Surf is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Harvard.

 

SURF Internet fiber download speeds

Surf is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harvard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Surf fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harvard. The fastest plan anyone in Harvard can order from Surf goes up to 8,000 Mbps, and all Harvard customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to SURF Internet customers in Harvard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

SURF Internet fiber upload speeds

In Harvard download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Surf fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Surf is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Harvard fiber providers. Surf offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harvard is up to 8,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Surf's Harvard fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 8,000.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Harvard, IL

Sharon Telephone Company fiber coverage

About 1.87%, or 238 people, have Sharon Telephone Company fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northwest and northeast Harvard area. Sharon Telephone Company is a small internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Harvard.

 

Sharon Telephone Company fiber download speeds

Sharon Telephone Company is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Harvard. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sharon Telephone Company fiber is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Harvard. The fastest plan anyone in Harvard can order from Sharon Telephone Company goes up to 350 Mbps, and all Harvard customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Sharon Telephone Company customers in Harvard. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 350.0 Mbps

 

Sharon Telephone Company fiber upload speeds

In Harvard download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Sharon Telephone Company fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sharon Telephone Company is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Harvard fiber providers. Sharon Telephone Company offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Harvard is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Sharon Telephone Company's Harvard fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Harvard Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Harvard or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Harvard compare to the rest of Illinois?

Fiber internet speeds in Harvard are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 7,721 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 73.96% in Harvard.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Harvard are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip CodeInternet Coverage
6003369.60%
6101266.99%
531849.36%
5358599.77%
531250.47%
Zip CodeInternet Coverage
531956.41%
600343.52%
531910.84%
6009846.12%
6015233.75%

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