8 Best Internet Providers in Hanaford, IL
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| Hanaford ISP Report Card | A- | |
| Download Speed for Most Households | 10,000 Mbps | |
| Number of Internet Service Providers | 8 | |
| Real Hanaford Customer Ratings | 0 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hanaford has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Hanaford.
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Hanaford has 8 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 2 available internet technologies in Hanaford.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hanaford, IL for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your city.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Hanaford ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hanaford, IL?
ProTek Communications is the highest-rated internet provider in Hanaford based on 79 Illinois customer reviews, and ProTek Communications has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hanaford, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hanaford
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hanaford Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hanaford Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on 79 reviews from Illinois internet customers, ProTek Communications is the best internet service provider for Hanaford residents. ProTek Communications was rated at an average of 3.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Illinois, with 4.10 out of 5 stars and 68.1% coverage in Hanaford.
At a national level, based on 2048 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, ProTek Communications is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.00 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hanaford?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hanaford?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Hanaford, the fastest internet in the city comes from ProTek Communications.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hanaford
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| ProTek Communications | 10,000 Mbps | ||
| Sparklight | 7,000 Mbps | ||
| Wisper Internet | 400 Mbps | ||
| Verizon | 300 Mbps | ||
| Southern Illinois Wireless Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| AT&T | 25 Mbps | ||
| EarthLink | 25 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 25 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hanaford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hanaford Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hanaford ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through ProTek Communications. The company offers speeds up to 10,000 Mbps in Hanaford. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with ProTek Communications. This indicates ProTek Communications reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hanaford?
Illinois customers rate ProTek Communications as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
ProTek Communications received a local rating of 2.00 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hanaford customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hanaford, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hanaford
| ISP / Tech Type | Hanaford Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| Verizon | (0) | (10) | (723) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (14) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (47) | (924) | View Plans | ||
| Sparklight | (0) | (5) | (73) | View Plans | ||
| Wisper Internet | (0) | (1) | (2) | View Plans | ||
| ProTek Communications | (0) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (11) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| 4SIWI | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Hanaford Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the city and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Hanaford below, including the metrics used and how Hanaford compares to the rest of Illinois and nation.
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Hanaford | Illinois | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hanaford that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 100.00% | 44.05% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 10,000 Mbps | 2,791 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Hanaford. | 5.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 4% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 90% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 80% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 29% | 74% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 29% | 75% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hanaford ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hanaford is A-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hanaford is high with a score of 19 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hanaford have done a very poor job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hanaford ISP Report Card evaluates the city on availability and speed metrics compared to other cities in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a city needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
80% of Hanaford households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 29% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 14% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 29% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 29% subscribe to it. A very low number of Hanaford residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring Cities Compare to Hanaford?
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 18 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 35 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 16 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 19 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A
- Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hanaford Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hanaford is 2.5, which is smaller than the Illinois average of 2.6 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Hanaford's average household income is $60,227 which is much lower than the Illinois average of $93,298 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.
Hanaford also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Illinois average of 16%. Additionally, 4% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in Illinois who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hanaford has a very low need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hanaford households are more technology-disengaged. 90% of households have some sort of computing device, 65% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 86% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hanaford?
Sparklight Fiber in Hanaford, IL
Sparklight offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, Sparklight Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 7,000 Mbps
ProTek Communications Fiber in Hanaford, IL
ProTek Communications offers Fiber service to 100.0% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, ProTek Communications Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10,000 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hanaford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no cable providers available in Hanaford, IL.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hanaford?
According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Hanaford, IL.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hanaford?
4SIWI Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
Southern Illinois Wireless Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 100.0% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, 4SIWI Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
Wisper Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 98.8% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, Wisper Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 282 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 400 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 30, with an average of 26 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.1% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 300 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 65.0% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.9% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Hanaford, IL
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 26.9% of Hanaford homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hanaford?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Hanaford is ProTek Communications.
- The fastest internet provider should be ProTek Communications. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, ProTek Communications may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hanaford is ProTek Communications.
- HughesNet, ProTek Communications, Sparklight, Viasat, and Southern Illinois Wireless Internet has the broadest coverage in Hanaford, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Hanaford compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hanaford stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Hanaford's A- ISP Report Card and 19 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 30 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 33 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 23 / 100
- ISP Report Card: F
- Digital Connectivity Index: 3 / 100
- ISP Report Card: D+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 40 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C
- Digital Connectivity Index: 49 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 46 / 100
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