Best Internet Providers in Harlan, IA
All 10 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Harlan, IA
Harlan has 10 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, DSL, Cable, and Fixed Wireless internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Harlan.
Ranks compare Harlan with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Harlan, IA at a Glance
Harlan Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
FMCTC
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Mediacom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Harlan Municipal Utilities
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Windstream
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Harlan ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Harlan, IA?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Harlan based on Iowa customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Harlan, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 86.42% of the city.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Harlan?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
Coverage map for each provider in Harlan
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Harlan Municipal Utilities - fiber coverage map
- FMCTC - fiber coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- Windstream - dsl coverage map
- Mediacom - fiber coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Western Iowa Wireless - fixed wireless coverage map
- Nextlink - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Harlan Municipal Utilities - cable coverage map
How Harlan Compares to Places Its Size
Harlan's report card score is in the top 29% and its connectivity index is in the top 48%.
| Measure | Harlan | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Shelby County | Iowa | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 99.0% | top 16% | 96.8% | 84.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 908 Mbps | bottom 16% | 894 Mbps | 3,256 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 6.6 | top 26% | 5 | 6.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.5 | top 45% | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 12% | top 34% | 13% | 12% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 87% | bottom 11% | 91% | 95% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 85% | bottom 33% | 88% | 89% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 41% | 72% | 72% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 67% | bottom 26% | 75% | 78% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $75,858 | top 47% | $74,798 | $82,468 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 16% | top 17% | 13% | 16% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 99.0% of homes in Harlan, against 96.8% across Shelby County and 84.3% across Iowa. Households in Harlan are smaller than the US average (2.5 people against 2.7); 12% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,858 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Harlan
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Harlan?
FMCTC Fiber in Harlan, IA
Availability:
89.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
400 Mbps
FMCTC offers Fiber service to 89.0% of Harlan homes. Across the city, FMCTC Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 400 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities Fiber in Harlan, IA
Availability:
82.6%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities offers Fiber service to 82.6% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Harlan Municipal Utilities Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Fiber in Harlan, IA
Availability:
8.4%
Customer Rating:
(7)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Fiber service to 8.4% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Mediacom Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Harlan?
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
99.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
248 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 99.1% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 248 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 6.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 17 Mbps throughout the city.
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
86.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
50 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 86.4% of Harlan homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 50 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 8.7 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Harlan homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
54.7%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
25 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 54.7% of Harlan homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 25 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 3.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
14.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
297 Mbps
Western Iowa Wireless offers Fixed Wireless service to 14.1% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Western Iowa Wireless Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 297 Mbps, with speeds from 200 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 70 and as high as 100, with an average of 99 Mbps throughout the city.
Nextlink Fixed Wireless in Harlan, IA
Availability:
6.2%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
395 Mbps
Nextlink offers Fixed Wireless service to 6.2% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Nextlink Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 395 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 700 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 300, with an average of 145 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Harlan?
Mediacom Cable in Harlan, IA
Availability:
83.1%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 83.1% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities Cable in Harlan, IA
Availability:
3.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
Harlan Municipal Utilities offers Cable service to 3.1% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Harlan Municipal Utilities Cable has speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Harlan?
Windstream DSL in Harlan, IA
Availability:
80.8%
Customer Rating:
(52)
Avg. Download Speed
115 Mbps
Windstream offers DSL service to 80.8% of Harlan homes. Across the city, Windstream DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 115 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 300 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Harlan by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Harlan has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Harlan
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|
ZIP codes in Harlan
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51537 | 6,498 | 99.8% | 885 Mbps | 6.3 | B | 50/100 |
How Harlan Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Harlan that have their own pages are all within 12 miles. Among them, Westphalia has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Portsmouth the fewest (66.0%); Harlan has 99.0%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan (this page) | 5,897 | 99.0% | 908 Mbps | 6.6 | B | 49/100 |
| Shelby | 1,075 | 81.7% | 1,580 Mbps | 4.9 | C+ | 39/100 |
| Irwin | 656 | 96.8% | 464 Mbps | 1.9 | C- | 68/100 |
| Earling | 638 | 95.1% | 916 Mbps | 2.7 | C- | 29/100 |
| Panama | 528 | 85.0% | 862 Mbps | 3.5 | C- | 63/100 |
| Portsmouth | 459 | 66.0% | 708 Mbps | 3.7 | D+ | 59/100 |
| Westphalia | 398 | 100.0% | 653 Mbps | 5.6 | B- | 61/100 |
| Tennant | 250 | 94.8% | 561 Mbps | 4.3 | C | 45/100 |
| Kirkman | 228 | 98.7% | 477 Mbps | 1.8 | C- | 67/100 |
| Jacksonville | 194 | 100.0% | 731 Mbps | 1.8 | C | 62/100 |
| Red Line | 56 | 100.0% | 454 Mbps | 1.3 | C | 71/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Harlan?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Windstream. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Harlan Municipal Utilities and Mediacom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Harlan
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | 1,000 |
| Nextlink | 700 |
| FMCTC | 400 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| Windstream | 300 |
| Western Iowa Wireless | 300 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Harlan Internet Providers
Based on 37 reviews from Iowa internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Harlan residents. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.40 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Verizon wins for second-place in Iowa, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 99.1% coverage in Harlan.
At a national level, based on 2436 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Harlan Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Harlan, Iowa, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlan Overall | Iowa Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Harlan
Based on data reported by Harlan ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Harlan Municipal Utilities and Mediacom. These internet providers offer speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Harlan. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
However, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Windstream. This indicates Windstream reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlan Speed | Iowa Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) |  (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Harlan?
Of the providers in Harlan, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Harlan where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Iowa or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Verizon is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.75 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Harlan, Iowa, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Harlan
| ISP / Tech Type | Harlan Affordability | Iowa Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (5) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Verizon | (0) | (4) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| Harlan Municipal Utilities | (1) | (1) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (1) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Windstream | (0) | (3) | (99) | View Plans | ||
| Nextlink | (0) | (1) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (22) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| Western Iowa Wireless | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| FMCTC | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Iowa
Customer Reviews
Steve S.
ImOn Communications Fiber
November 04, 2026 Install was sloppy, wire hanging inside and outside. My main issue was the price kept increasing. The customer support took over a hour to speak to someone and then another hour of testing before they would isue replacement equipment.
ISPReports User
Metronet Fiber
October 14, 2026 great
Tim W
ImOn Communications Fiber
October 08, 2026 Poor signal strength intermittent speeds and I need the signal I pay for
Diane
Comelec Internet Services
September 01, 2026 Great so far. Brian Evans did a great job. Give him a 5
ISPReports User
Partner Communications Cooperative Fiber
July 01, 2026 awful. the key advantage of fiber technology is symmetrical upload and download speeds - fiber optic with pcctel is unreliable and awful. rarely have had symmetrical speeds with this service do NOT recommend pcctel
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Harlan?
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 Harlan is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Harlan Municipal Utilities and Mediacom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Windstream may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Harlan is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Verizon, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Harlan, available to 99.1% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.