Best Internet Providers in Harvard, IL
All 12 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Harvard, IL
Harvard has 12 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL 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 Harvard.
Ranks compare Harvard with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Harvard, IL at a Glance
Harvard Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Surf
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
EarthLink
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
AT&T
Connection
Customer Rating
DSL
Fixed Wireless
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 Harvard ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Harvard, IL?
Verizon is the highest-rated internet provider in Harvard based on 123 Illinois customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Harvard?
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 Harvard
- Surf - fiber coverage map
- Spectrum - cable coverage map
- Verizon - fixed wireless coverage map
- T-Mobile Home Internet - fixed wireless coverage map
- Mediacom - cable coverage map
- Rise Broadband - fixed wireless coverage map
- Spectrum - fiber coverage map
- AT&T - fixed wireless coverage map
- EarthLink - fixed wireless coverage map
- Fox Valley - fixed wireless coverage map
- AT&T - dsl coverage map
- EarthLink - dsl coverage map
- Sharon Telephone Company - fiber coverage map
- e-vergent - fixed wireless coverage map
- Frontier - dsl coverage map
How Harvard Compares to Places Its Size
Harvard's report card score is in the top 40% and its connectivity index is in the bottom 33%.
| Measure | Harvard | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | McHenry County | Illinois | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 73.6% | bottom 42% | 44.7% | 47.6% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 5,949 Mbps | top 15% | 4,192 Mbps | 3,187 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 7 | top 42% | 7.7 | 7.3 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 15% | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 6% | bottom 14% | 16% | 16% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 98% | 95% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 89% | bottom 30% | 96% | 91% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 66% | bottom 19% | 82% | 75% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 78% | bottom 38% | 88% | 81% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $75,707 | bottom 37% | $113,476 | $95,616 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 17% | top 19% | 15% | 16% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 73.6% of homes in Harvard, against 44.7% across McHenry County and 47.6% across Illinois. Households in Harvard are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $75,707 (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 Harvard
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Harvard?
Surf Fiber in Harvard, IL
Availability:
71.2%
Customer Rating:
(20)
Avg. Download Speed
8,000 Mbps
SURF Internet offers Fiber service to 71.2% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Surf Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 8,000 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Harvard, IL
Availability:
3.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 3.7% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company Fiber in Harvard, IL
Availability:
1.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
350 Mbps
Sharon Telephone Company offers Fiber service to 1.2% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Sharon Telephone Company Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 350 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Harvard?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
96.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
66 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.4% of Harvard homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 66 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 12 Mbps throughout the city.
Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
96.0%
Customer Rating:
(15)
Avg. Download Speed
56 Mbps
Rise Broadband offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.0% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 56 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 11 Mbps throughout the city.
Verizon Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(362)
Avg. Download Speed
183 Mbps
Verizon offers Fixed Wireless service to 77.1% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Verizon Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 183 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 14 Mbps throughout the city.
EarthLink Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(4)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
EarthLink offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.8% of Harvard homes. Across the city, EarthLink Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
AT&T Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
37.8%
Customer Rating:
(205)
Avg. Download Speed
44 Mbps
AT&T offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.8% of Harvard homes. Across the city, AT&T Fixed Wireless has speeds up to 44 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 7.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Fox Valley Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
37.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
38 Mbps
Fox Valley Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 37.1% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Fox Valley Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 38 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 5.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 9.2 Mbps throughout the city.
e-vergent Fixed Wireless in Harvard, IL
Availability:
10.3%
Customer Rating:
(1)
Avg. Download Speed
35 Mbps
e-vergent offers Fixed Wireless service to 10.3% of Harvard homes. Across the city, e-vergent Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 35 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 10, with an average of 4.5 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Harvard?
Spectrum Cable in Harvard, IL
Availability:
79.6%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 79.6% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Mediacom Cable in Harvard, IL
Availability:
5.6%
Customer Rating:
(82)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Mediacom offers Cable service to 5.6% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Mediacom Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Harvard?
EarthLink DSL in Harvard, IL
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(5)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
EarthLink offers DSL service to 70.5% of Harvard homes. Across the city, EarthLink DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. EarthLink DSL is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Harvard from EarthLink in terms of customer satisfaction.
AT&T DSL in Harvard, IL
Availability:
70.5%
Customer Rating:
(304)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
AT&T offers DSL service to 70.5% of Harvard homes. Across the city, AT&T DSL has speeds up to 11 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 100 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city. AT&T DSL is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Harvard from AT&T in terms of customer satisfaction.
Frontier DSL in Harvard, IL
Availability:
2.3%
Customer Rating:
(58)
Avg. Download Speed
12 Mbps
Frontier Communications offers DSL service to 2.3% of Harvard homes. Across the city, Frontier DSL is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 12 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 90 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 5.0, with an average of 1.1 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Harvard by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Harvard has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Harvard
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Harvard
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60033 | 13,719 | 69.4% | 5,556 Mbps | 6.9 | B | 55/100 |
How Harvard Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Harvard that have their own pages are all within 11 miles, 5 of them in Wisconsin. Among them, Sharon, WI has the most homes with fiber (99.4%) and Hartland the fewest (0.0%); Harvard has 73.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard (this page) | 12,748 | 73.6% | 5,949 Mbps | 7 | B | 55/100 |
| Walworth, WI | 3,681 | 19.3% | 1,006 Mbps | 7.6 | C+ | 61/100 |
| Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI | 3,286 | 5.5% | 1,119 Mbps | 6.2 | C | 64/100 |
| Hebron | 2,425 | 17.4% | 756 Mbps | 7.3 | C | 71/100 |
| Sharon, WI | 2,145 | 99.4% | 875 Mbps | 6.7 | B | 69/100 |
| Capron | 2,041 | 66.6% | 5,280 Mbps | 7.8 | B+ | 50/100 |
| Hartland | 1,020 | 0.0% | 537 Mbps | 6.7 | D+ | 33/100 |
| Franklinville | 870 | 0.0% | 893 Mbps | 7.4 | C- | 64/100 |
| Fontana, WI | 579 | 31.1% | 1,000 Mbps | 6.7 | C | 66/100 |
| Lawrence | 220 | 65.5% | 539 Mbps | 6.4 | C | 56/100 |
| Linton, WI | 201 | 88.6% | 1,407 Mbps | 7.4 | B | 70/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Harvard?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by Verizon. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, SURF Internet 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 Harvard
| e-vergent | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| SURF Internet | 8,000 |
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Mediacom | 1,000 |
| Sharon Telephone Company | 350 |
| Verizon | 300 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| Rise Broadband | 100 |
| AT&T | 100 |
| EarthLink | 100 |
| Fox Valley Internet | 100 |
| Frontier Communications | 90 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Harvard Internet Providers
Based on 123 reviews from Illinois internet customers, Verizon is the best internet service provider for Harvard residents. Verizon was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Illinois, with 3.00 out of 5 stars and 80.3% coverage in Harvard.
At a national level, based on 4487 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 Harvard Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Harvard, Illinois, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Harvard Overall | Illinois Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon |  (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) |  (1) |  (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Harvard
Based on data reported by Harvard ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through SURF Internet. The company offers speeds up to 8,000 Mbps in Harvard. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 8,000 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 Verizon. This indicates Verizon reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Harvard Speed | Illinois Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Harvard?
Of the providers in Harvard, customers rate Spectrum the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Harvard where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Illinois or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
Spectrum is rated 2.87 out of 5 for price, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. AT&T is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Harvard, Illinois, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Harvard
| ISP / Tech Type | Harvard Affordability | Illinois Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | (1) | (9) | (816) | View Plans | ||
| AT&T | (0) | (51) | (1051) | View Plans | ||
| Frontier | (0) | (5) | (177) | View Plans | ||
| Mediacom | (0) | (20) | (93) | View Plans | ||
| Rise Broadband | (0) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (15) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| Surf | (0) | (4) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (1) | (12) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (18) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| e-vergent | (0) | (0) | (1) | View Plans | ||
| EarthLink | (0) | (0) | (15) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Fox Valley | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans | ||
| Sharon Telephone Company | (0) | (0) | (0) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Illinois
Customer Reviews
An Illinois Customer
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless
February 22, 2026 The pricing is not too bad. We have had much more expensive in the past. But it is constantly going out, sometimes for upwards of 16 hours! And it does not work for online gaming, which is a big negative in our household.
An Illinois Customer
Verizon Fixed Wireless
May 07, 2025 ISPReports User
Pavlov Media Fiber
November 13, 2026 Carol
McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
October 26, 2026 Fast, friendly service. Appreciate being able to get quick help by calling. Actually get a person on the phone
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McDonough Telephone Cooperative Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Harvard?
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 Harvard is Verizon.
- The fastest internet provider should be SURF Internet. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Verizon may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Harvard is Spectrum.
- Viasat, T-Mobile Home Internet, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Harvard, available to 96.4% 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.