In Herod there are 2 residential Fiber providers covering 98.04% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,970 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.
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Fiber Internet Service Providers in Herod
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 Herod are not shown.
Herod Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Herod is fiber internet available?

Fiber Internet Availability Key
Fiber is available in 98.04% of Herod. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Cable One. Call one of the companies with service in Herod above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is fiber internet in Herod?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Herod.

Fiber Internet Speed Key
The average Herod home can get up to 2,970 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 7,000 Mbps, which 37.25% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 60.78% of homes can only purchase plans up to 500 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Herod.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the west parts of Herod, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Herod?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Herod you live. In general, satellite competes most often with fiber in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.04% of Herod 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 1.96% of Herod homes.
Fiber Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Herod, along with details on where in Herod and at what speeds.
Shawnee Communications Fiber in Herod, IL

Shawnee Communications fiber coverage
About 98.04%, or 200 people, have Shawnee Communications fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Herod area. Shawnee Communications is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Herod.
Shawnee Communications fiber download speeds
Shawnee Communications is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herod. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Shawnee Communications fiber is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Herod. The fastest plan anyone in Herod can order from Shawnee Communications goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 500 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Herod customers is up to 570 Mbps.
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- 14.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 86.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Shawnee Communications fiber upload speeds
In Herod download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Shawnee Communications fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Shawnee Communications is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Herod fiber providers. Shawnee Communications offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herod is up to 500 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 500.0 Mbps
Sparklight Fiber in Herod, IL

Sparklight fiber coverage
About 37.25%, or 76 people, have Sparklight fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, central, northeast, south, and northwest Herod area. Sparklight is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Herod.
Sparklight fiber download speeds
Sparklight is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Herod. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Sparklight fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Herod. The fastest plan anyone in Herod can order from Sparklight goes up to 7,000 Mbps, and all Herod customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Sparklight fiber upload speeds
In Herod download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for Sparklight fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Sparklight is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Herod fiber providers. Sparklight offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Herod is up to 7,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 7,000.0 Mbps
Herod Fiber by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Herod or any of the areas nearby.
How does fiber internet in Herod compare to the rest of Illinois?
Fiber internet speeds in Herod are much faster versus the average speeds in Illinois: 0.00 Mbps in Illinois versus 2,970 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Illinois is 0.00% versus 98.04% in Herod.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Herod 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Hicks, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Somerset, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Sparks Hill, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Gross, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rudement, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Humm Wye, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Mitchellsville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Elizabethtown, IL: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Delwood, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pankeyville, IL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Reedyville, KY: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Regal, MO: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Rego, IN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Reidsburg, PA: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Republic, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Reserve, KS: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- North Egremont, MA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Rialto, TN: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Ridge, MD: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Riverside Park, NE: less fiber coverage, slower speeds


