In Raritan there are 7 residential internet providers covering 97.53% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 962 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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7 Internet Service Providers in Raritan
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 Raritan are not shown.
Raritan Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 97.53% of Raritan. 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 McDonough Telephone Cooperative. Now you can call companies in Raritan with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Raritan?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Raritan.
Internet Speed Key
The average Raritan home can get up to 962 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 1,000 Mbps, which 90.11% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 2.47% of homes can only purchase plans up to 300 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Raritan.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Raritan, and slower in the northeast areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Raritan?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Raritan you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 90.11% of Raritan homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 7.42%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.47% of Raritan homes.
Internet Market Health in Raritan
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Raritan 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 Raritan based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 1.5 (very unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.6 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Raritan internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Raritan homes have between 1 and 2 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber and fixed wireless, 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. Raritan internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 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, Raritan badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Raritan, along with details on where in Raritan and at what speeds.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber in Raritan, IL
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber coverage
About 90.11%, or 255 people, have McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Raritan area. McDonough Telephone Cooperative is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Raritan.
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber download speeds
McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other fiber providers in the area, McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from McDonough Telephone Cooperative goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Raritan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber upload speeds
In Raritan download speeds tend to be equal to than upload speeds for McDonough Telephone Cooperative fiber. Compared to other ISPs, McDonough Telephone Cooperative is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Raritan fiber providers. McDonough Telephone Cooperative offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Raritan is up to 1,000 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
US Cellular Fixed Wireless in Raritan, IL
US Cellular fixed wireless coverage
About 43.11%, or 122 people, have US Cellular fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the central, northwest, northeast, north, east, south, southwest, and southeast Raritan area. US Cellular is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Raritan.
US Cellular fixed wireless download speeds
US Cellular is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, US Cellular fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from US Cellular goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Raritan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
US Cellular fixed wireless upload speeds
In Raritan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for US Cellular fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, US Cellular is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Raritan fixed wireless providers. US Cellular offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Raritan 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 Raritan, IL
Nextlink fixed wireless coverage
About 27.56%, or 78 people, have Nextlink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, north, northwest, east, and southeast Raritan area. Nextlink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Raritan.
Nextlink fixed wireless download speeds
Nextlink is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Nextlink fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from Nextlink goes up to 700 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 300 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Raritan customers is up to 500 Mbps.
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- 9.0% up to 700.0 Mbps
- 82.1% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 9.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Nextlink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Raritan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Nextlink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Nextlink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Raritan 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 Raritan is up to 300 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 100 Mbps. On average, Nextlink customers can get speeds up to 137 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 9.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
- 19.2% up to 200.0 Mbps
- 71.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Raritan, IL
EarthLink fixed wireless coverage
About 20.49%, or 58 people, have EarthLink fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, central, north, and east Raritan area. EarthLink is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Raritan.
EarthLink fixed wireless download speeds
EarthLink is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, EarthLink fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from EarthLink goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Raritan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
EarthLink fixed wireless upload speeds
In Raritan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for EarthLink fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, EarthLink is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Raritan fixed wireless providers. EarthLink offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Raritan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Raritan, IL
AT&T fixed wireless coverage
About 20.49%, or 58 people, have AT&T fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the northeast, southeast, central, north, and east Raritan area. AT&T is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Raritan.
AT&T fixed wireless download speeds
AT&T is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Raritan. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, AT&T fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Raritan. The fastest plan anyone in Raritan can order from AT&T goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Raritan customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
AT&T fixed wireless upload speeds
In Raritan download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for AT&T fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, AT&T is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Raritan fixed wireless providers. AT&T offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Raritan is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Raritan Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Raritan or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Raritan compare to the rest of Illinois?
Internet speeds in Raritan are slower versus the average speeds in Illinois: 2,791 Mbps in Illinois versus 962 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Illinois is 99.02% versus 97.53% in Raritan.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Raritan 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
- Media, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Stronghurst, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Smithshire, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Swan Creek, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Roseville, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Olena, IL: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Terre Haute, IL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Blandinsville, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Sciota, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Walnut Grove, IL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Bena, MN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Yorktown, NJ: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Asher, KY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant Grove, TN: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Point Isabel, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Point Breeze, DE: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pogy, MI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant View, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pleasant View, IN: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Pleasant Valley, WA: more internet coverage, faster speeds