In Bradford there are 8 residential internet providers covering 98.32% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 903 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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8 Internet Service Providers in Bradford
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 Bradford are not shown.
Bradford Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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 maps for all providers in Bradford
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Internet service is available in 98.32% of Bradford. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Mediacom. Now you can call companies in Bradford with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Bradford?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Bradford.
Internet Speed Key
The average Bradford home can get up to 903 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 84.74% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.44% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Bradford.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Bradford, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Bradford?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Bradford you live. If speed is your main concern, cable will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for less than 1% of Bradford homes.
- Cable is fastest for 84.74% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for 1.44%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 12.14%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.68% of Bradford homes.
Internet Market Health in Bradford
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Bradford internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Bradford based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.5 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Bradford internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Bradford homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fixed wireless, dsl, and cable, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Bradford internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Bradford needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Bradford, along with details on where in Bradford and at what speeds.
Frontier Communications DSL in Bradford, IL
Frontier DSL coverage
About 89.78%, or 747 people, have Frontier DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bradford area. Frontier is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bradford.
Frontier Communications DSL download speeds
Frontier is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Frontier DSL is the fastest. There are 5 different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from Frontier goes up to 115 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bradford customers is up to 56 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 115.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 90.0 Mbps
- 24.5% up to 70.0 Mbps
- 27.2% up to 45.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
Frontier Communications DSL upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Frontier DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Frontier is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bradford DSL providers. Frontier offers 4 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 7.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Frontier customers can get speeds up to 3.2 Mbps.
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- 7.5% up to 7.0 Mbps
- 17.5% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 51.7% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 23.3% up to 1.0 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Bradford, IL
Mediacom cable coverage
About 84.74%, or 705 people, have Mediacom cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, north, west, southeast, northwest, southwest, and east Bradford area. Mediacom is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Bradford.
Mediacom cable download speeds
Mediacom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other cable providers in the area, Mediacom cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from Mediacom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Bradford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Mediacom cable upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Mediacom cable. Compared to other ISPs, Mediacom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bradford cable providers. Mediacom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 50 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 50.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL in Bradford, IL
EarthLink DSL coverage
About 1.32%, or 11 people, have EarthLink DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Bradford area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bradford.
EarthLink DSL download speeds
EarthLink is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, EarthLink DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from EarthLink goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bradford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
EarthLink DSL upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink DSL. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bradford DSL providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL in Bradford, IL
AT&T DSL coverage
About 1.32%, or 11 people, have AT&T DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central Bradford area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Bradford.
AT&T DSL download speeds
AT&T is one of the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other DSL providers in the area, AT&T DSL is one of the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from AT&T goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Bradford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
AT&T DSL upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T DSL. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is one of the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and one of the slowest compared to other Bradford DSL providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Bradford, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 94.83%, or 789 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bradford area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bradford.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from Nextlink goes up to 400 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Bradford customers is up to 388 Mbps.
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- 95.8% up to 400.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 100.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Bradford fixed wireless providers. Nextlink offers 3 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 100 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 97 Mbps.
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- 95.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
- 3.3% up to 20.0 Mbps
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Bradford, IL
Verizon fixed wireless coverage
About 93.87%, or 781 people, have Verizon fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Bradford area. Verizon is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Bradford.
Verizon fixed wireless download speeds
Verizon is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Bradford. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Verizon fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Bradford. The fastest plan anyone in Bradford can order from Verizon goes up to 300 Mbps, and all Bradford customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Verizon fixed wireless upload speeds
In Bradford download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Verizon fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Verizon is average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Bradford fixed wireless providers. Verizon offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Bradford is up to 20 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
Bradford Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Bradford or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Bradford compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Bradford are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 903 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 98.32% in Bradford.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Bradford are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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
- Broadmoor, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Lombardville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Milo, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Castleton, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Camp Grove, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Whitefield, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Osceola, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Buda, IL: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Tiskilwa, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Dublin, NC: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Wentworth, NH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waterville, WI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Buckman, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wallsburg, UT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Calwood, MO: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hadensville, VA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Jamaica, VT: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Laughlin A F B, TX: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Meadville, MO: less internet coverage, faster speeds